If there is no devil (in the form of a snake in Genesis 3:14), to whom did Eve pass the blame?
We read in Genesis 3 that there was a real serpent, and it received a real physical curse to crawl on its belly and eat dust for the duration of its life (Genesis 3:14). But Satan is not a physical being. He can, however, operate in the physical world. He is a spirit being who operates in [...]
Who qualifies to take the Last Supper?
The Lord’s last supper of bread and wine as read in Luke 22: 19, 20 was Jesus’ way of teaching his apostles what they must do to be his true followers. Jesus specifically said, “Do this in remembrance of me,” after he had broken and gave them the bread.This memorial of our Lord’s Supper serves as [...]
What is the interpretation of Deuteronomy 18:17-22?
This wonderful promise is a foretelling of the Messiah. Moses led his people out of the land of Egypt and stood between them and God in all their relationships with Him. He mediated between God and Israel. Peter told us that Jesus was the fulfillment of this promise. “…And he shall send Jesus Christ,… Moses [...]
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 [...]