Should a Christian inherit the debts or pay the debts of his/her dead/late relation?
The best answer would depend on more information, such as the type of debt and the relationship to the deceased, however, there are essential biblical concepts that apply to our Christian fiscal responsibility. We are obligated to demonstrate principles of truth, righteousness, wisdom, justice and love as debtors to God for whatever we have. In [...]
What is the entire book of Romans about?
The point of the letter to the Romans is this: Completely dedicate your life to serving God. We need to remember that Paul wrote this letter to the early Christians in Rome which was a mix of Jews and Gentiles. Paul reminds them and us that “all are under sin,” and “there is no one [...]
What is the rapture?
Most translations of the Bible do not contain the word “rapture.” The relatively recent concept made popular by books and movies commonly known as the "rapture” is taken largely from 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17: “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, [...]
In Genesis 6:1, who are the sons of God? What does it mean that the sons of God saw the daughters of men and they took them wives?
To answer the first question, we turn to Jude 1:6 “… and the angels which kept not their first estate but left their own habitation …”. This says that angels descended to earth. The sons of God were angels created by God, and the daughters of men were women born through Adam under sin.When Genesis [...]
If Satan were to ask God for forgiveness, would he be forgiven?
We know "God is love" (1 John 4:16), and we might think of a loving God as always being open to forgiving a sinner who repents. The case of Satan is unique. Satan was created as a beautiful angel, close to the heavenly Father. He challenged the Almighty Jehovah and sinned willfully, with full knowledge [...]
Can Christians sue one another? If so, under what circumstances?
The Apostle Paul gave strong counsel on this subject to the Christians in Corinth. In I Corinthians 6, Paul expresses his disappointment with the believers there. Sadly, some felt it necessary to have their problems and disputes settled in public courts of law rather than amongst themselves. In verse 2, Paul reminds his brethren that [...]