I want to know the meaning of Revelation 7:1 -8. Does it mean that only Israelites are chosen to be the 144.000?
The full number of the elect church could have been from the nation of Israel. (Exod. 19:5, 6), but Rom. 11:7 tells us that the nation failed in their faithfulness. “What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened…” The call to be in the Church was [...]
If someone kills your mom or dad, can you kill them?
You have no right to murder someone. You are not the supreme lawgiver. You are not the final judge. Only the Almighty God is. Everything we do has consequences. The crime of revenge murder can shatter your family, your friends and your community. Fulfilling your own sense of justice could start a feud, a gang [...]
Can a Christian be cremated on death? Does it matter?
In the Garden of Eden, after the fall, mankind was promised “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.”(Genesis 3:19). The standard practice for the nation of Israel in Bible [...]
Is there a useful purpose for defeat and setback?
We are all human. We are certainly imperfect. We will all make mistakes that cause defeats and setbacks. However, if wise, we will learn by trial and error. Sometimes we call that experience. Experience with defeats and setbacks can build character. A character of greater empathy, humility, gratitude and resilience can develop from our failures. [...]
What is the origin of Satan?
Satan (known originally as Lucifer) was one of God's angels in heaven. Satan was originally created good. It was said about Satan, "You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created until unrighteousness was found in you” (Ezekiel 28:15). In fact, he was an angel of a very high order. We know that [...]
Will God forgive committing adultery?
Adultery is a serious sin. It causes deep wounds and pain, not only for those who commit the sin themselves, but also for their spouses and families. Our Lord Jesus emphasized the seriousness of this sin by making marital unfaithfulness the one condition allowed as grounds for divorce and remarriage (Matthew 19:9). And, because marriage is [...]