I had an abortion when I was 16. What will happen when I die?
What a heavy, sad burden you've been bearing since you were 16! You were so young! You must think of that baby every day. And now you wonder what is awaiting you in the next life. First of all, trust not only in God's justice, but trust also in His love! The fact that you [...]
Why do you say tongues ceased, when a few verses later Paul says tongues are for talking to God and tongues edify man?
The texts in question are found in 1 Corinthians 14. Let us look fully at the context of chapter 14 to clearly understand the Apostle’s instructions to us. Verse one is simply stated; pursue love first, then as regarding spiritual gifts, prophesying (“speaking under inspiration”, G4396) is to be the most desired. Verses two through [...]
What is first fruits? My church asks for and collects first fruits every January each year. Should a Christian pay first fruits to his pastor (church)?
(All scriptures are quoted from the New International Version.) In the New Testament we find no mention of "collecting firstfruits" from believers. The word "firstfruits," when used, is as a picture of Christ or His church; e.g., I Corinthians 15:20,23 and II Thessalonians 2:13. In Old Testament times, the Israelites were instructed to "bring the [...]
I do not understand what or who the bride of Christ is. Can you please explain?
The symbol of a marriage is applied to the union between Christ and the body of overcoming believers. The Bible refers to these overcoming saints as the “bride, the "Church of the living God", the "Little Flock", " the First-fruits", "the Firstborn", " a Royal Priesthood", "the Elect", "the Called, Chosen and Faithful”, the "Saints", [...]
What does John 3:16 mean?
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who so ever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” This is a beautiful, amazing scripture. Let’s look at its individual parts. “For GOD so LOVED the World..” The Love that God has for his creation is without [...]
Where in the Bible is one will left behind in the field? What does this mean?
Mat 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Mat 24:41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. These verses come from Matthew 24 , part of our Lord’s Great Prophecy. This is an “end times” [...]