Is it against the Bible if a guy grows his hair fairly long looking like a mini afro?
There is nothing anywhere in the Bible that gives a specific length of how long a man’s hair should be. In 1 Corinthians 11:14, Paul states “Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him…” However, he is comparing a man’s hair [...]
Why is Catholicism so different to Christianity? Who invented Catholicism?
First, it is necessary to state in the strongest words, that any criticisms of religious systems focuses only on the departure of that system’s belief and practice from Biblical principles. We are concerned with systems and their errors. Principle—always. People—never. There are saintly people in all church systems including Catholicism and the earnest desire of [...]
Is it wrong to smoke cigarettes and get tattoos? Also, is it wrong to get a tattoo of a cross with mom and dad in it?
Is smoking cigarettes as sin? The Bible does not have a direct law or instruction about smoking. But it is against the spirit of taking care of our bodies. Is getting a tattoo a sin? Yes- The Bible does have a specific law about marking our bodies either by cutting or making marks on our [...]
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 [...]