Why was it necessary for the Lord Jesus to be forsaken by God when on the cross?
The subject scripture comes from Matthew 27:46 “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Jesus had always felt the presence of his Father, he had always communed with Him in prayer, and was [...]
Why did Cain hate Abel?
The Lord accepted Abel's offering but not Cain’s. This should not have been considered as a slight upon Cain, but rather as a lesson of instruction. The reason for the acceptance of Abel's offering is apparent--God desired that all offerings should recognize original sin and the necessity for a great sin-offering, the sacrifice of a [...]
What religious denomination is your ministry associated with if any?
We are non-denominational Bible Students striving to follow the faith and character of the early Christian church. Bible Students have been in existence for over 100 years and are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa, India and other countries. Religious denominations have central governing bodies, organizational religious creeds and membership rolls. We have [...]
Where does it say not to cremate?
No where in the Bible does it say that a dead body cannot be cremated. Though the typical way of caring for dead bodies in the Bible was by burial or placing in a tomb, there are no scriptures that tell us we cannot cremate, or burn, dead bodies. What the Bible does tell us [...]
Can a pastor look at porn? My opinion is he should not but my husband tends to disagree. What is your take on this?
Pornography is designed to stimulate sexual feelings. Viewing pornography is part of a cycle of thinking, feeling, and acting which is used to distract and comfort people. When some men (or women) experience emotional pain like emptiness, stress, anxiety, loneliness, boredom, grief, depression, etc., they turn to pornography to alleviate their distress. When they see the arousing pictures of [...]
We know that this world is under the rulership of Satan. Why has the Devil allowed us to preach the word of God if it will go against him?
Satan has not allowed us to preach the Word of God. In other words, we do not have to obtain Satan’s permission to preach. God has put a hedge around all His children and it is God who allows or gives out permission to preach the Truth. Because Satan cannot stop the Word of God [...]