Can children be left back in rapture because of their parents' sins?
“For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive” 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 (NASB). This text should be of comfort for someone worried about a child or young one who has sinful parents.We are all sinners, and so are [...]
Where is it stated in the Bible that we are NOT to use anointing oil?
Nowhere in the Bible does it say we are not to use anointing oil. However, it is important to consider how and for what purpose anointing oil was used in Bible times, and if it would serve any purpose today. Anointing the body or head with oil was a common practice with the Jews, as [...]
Where is it stated in the Bible that God will no longer speak to His people today?
Nowhere in the Bible does it state that God will no longer speak to His people today. In Old Testament times God often spoke audibly to those he chose to communicate with. When instructions needed to be given, laws delivered, and information conveyed, God spoke directly with some. Notable individuals included Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, [...]
Where is it stated in the Bible that we are NOT supposed to pay tithes?
Nowhere in the Bible does it state we are not to pay tithes. Likewise, nowhere in the Bible does it state Christians are to pay tithes. The tithing system was a divine arrangement made with Israel when they entered the Promised Land. One-tenth of their increase was to be devoted to holy purposes. One-tenth of the [...]
Will you be forgiven for a sin you committed that you knew was wrong before committing the sin?
First, we must acknowledge that we are all imperfect and we all commit sin.1 John 5:17 All unrighteousness is sin…1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.1 John 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and [...]
Who was Jesus talking to on the cross when he said take care of his mother? Was James at the foot of the cross with Mary when Christ died?
John 19:26,27, “When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.” The Gospel of John refers to “the disciple that Jesus [...]