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.Mathew 16:15-19 (GNB)"What about you?" he asked them. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the [...]
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 [...]
Did our parents raise us so when they get older, we would take care of them?
God does want children to love, respect and care for their parents. He tells us in the fifth commandment (Genesis 20:12) to “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” This commandment is restated in Leviticus 19:3, Deuteronomy 5:16, by Jesus [...]
In 2 Samuel 24, God Himself incited David to take a census of Israel. Why would God do this and then punish Israel for it?
Please compare 2 Samuel 24:1 with 1 Chronicles 21:1 to see the discrepancy.2 Samuel 24:1, "And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah."1 Chronicles 21:1,2: "And Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel. And David [...]
What does the Bible to say about the suicide, especially if the woman is a missionary?
The decision to become a missionary demonstrates a person's heart desire to spend her life in God's service. This, of course, is pleasing to God. We do not know, nor can we appreciate, the many sorrows and trials the woman may have experienced. But God knows, and He will not forget her labors of love to serve Him. This is praiseworthy.Suicide is generally [...]