Did Jeptha (Jephthah) kill his daughter as sacrifice for God? What are the differences between Ur of the Chaldeas, Haran and Mesopotamia?
Ur of the Chaldees, where Abraham and Sarah were from, was a city at the southern end of the Tigris River in what is now Iraq. Haran was a city where Abraham’s father was buried. It is in the southern part of what is now Turkey and a major city in northern Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia means [...]
Having baby out of wedlock, what is the penalty?
All life is precious to God and to Jesus. Your life is precious as is the life of your baby. It is in God’s plan to bless ALL of mankind in due course - regardless of the circumstances that brought them into this life.1 Timothy 2:3-4 “For this is good and acceptable in the sight [...]
I am struggling with having a relationship with God, because I did not have a relationship with my earthly Father. What can I do about that?
God is always open to bringing you closer to Him. “Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh to you,” James 4:8. He desires to bless, comfort, and nurture you. “The Lord is good to all; and his tender mercies are over all his works.” (Psalms 145:9) “…mercy and truth shall go before thy [...]
Is the coming of the Lord near?
The New Testament was written in the Greek language, and it is much more precise than English. There are multiple Greek words, each with their own unique meaning, that have all been translated as the same English word “coming.” So when we try to look into prophesies to discover whether or not our Lord’s “coming” [...]
Why was it important for Jesus to be baptized?
Jesus’ baptism was important because it was an outward sign or symbol of Jesus’ complete dedication of his life to do God’s will. Jesus’ baptism differed from the other baptisms performed by John the Baptist. We are told John baptized others with water for the purpose of repentance (Matthew 3:11). The Bible states Jesus “committed no sin” [...]
Is it necessary for a girl to have a veil on her head when she goes to church?
The most direct answer is found in 1 Corinthians 11: 5-6: "But every woman who [publicly] prays or prophesies, [teaches, reproves, comforts] when she is bareheaded dishonors her head [her husband]; it is the same as [if her head were] shaved. For if the woman will not wear [a head] covering, then she should cut off her hair too…" Amplified Bible. We understand that this [...]