The holy supper that we take is a symbol of the body and blood of Jesus or is it the real body and blood? Some Christians say it is a symbol, some say it is the real body.
All references are to the New International Version Bible. "...The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way... he took the cup, saying, 'This [...]
Do alcoholics go to heaven? My dad passed away, and I am so worried about him being in the right place. He believed in God but had addiction to alcohol.
First, may we offer to you our heartfelt sympathy over your dad’s passing. Losing a loved one is of course one of the hardest experiences we face in life, one that almost all will experience. Rest assured that the God of creation is aware of all. What you are experiencing or asking about has not [...]
What is the kingdom of God?
Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is heaven,” Matthew 6:10. Since that time, few words have been more fervently offered up in prayer, yet so misunderstood! When we realize that God’s kingdom has two parts – a heavenly and an earthly, the scriptures on the subject become clear. Jesus died to redeem Adam and the whole [...]
Is the Roman Catholic Church a true church established by Jesus Christ?
The tradition that the Roman Catholic Church is the true church established by Jesus Christ is based on the following scripture, which we will need to examine in order to come to the correct conclusion. Mat 16:15-19 (GNB)"What about you?" he asked them. "Who do you say I am?" (16) Simon Peter answered, "You are [...]
Is John the Baptist Elijah?
We will answer this thought-provoking question by explaining the Scriptures that deal directly with your question. First, John 1:21 "And they asked him…Are you Elias? And he said, I am not." John the Baptist was not in a literal way Elijah returned in body form, which some apparently thought. So, what did Jesus mean when [...]
Why do we see in the OT God punishing people for doing evil, but we do not see or hear about God doing it today?
We can offer some thoughts on why this is, but please keep in mind that this is an opinion, of which there are probably many. I am not aware of a "thus saith the Lord" which answers this question directly. Throughout most of the Old Testament, God is dealing strictly with the nation of Israel [...]