How can I study the Bible and memorize or meditate on the Scriptures?
We offer a good booklet that gives principles helpful for Bible study, with an explanation of how to use Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance. Other Bible study techniques are illustrated, and examples given. You will be given a short overview of God’s purpose in creating mankind and His ultimate desire to perfect all the willing and obedient of [...]
How would you help someone lacking faith?
My first response to your question is that I would pray, asking God to make things clear to me regarding His will in the matter. And then, I would watch the surrounding circumstances to see how God is overruling. The apostle Paul gave instructions to, “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.” [...]
What are the things people usually assume could make them qualify to become Christians, but which cannot?
Jesus gave a clear explanation of what qualifies one to become a Christian in Matthew 16:24, "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." What does this mean? There are two basic steps in becoming a Christian. 1. [...]
Why do I feel afraid to let God in my life?
Psalm 111:10 tells us “The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: his praise endures forever”. Every individual has their own unique experiences and perceptions about what it means to have God in their life. You said you are afraid, and you might [...]
Is Jesus savior of all or just some who are believers and followers of Jesus? What if I was born from other religion; am I doomed to eternal torment?
Jesus is the savior of all. The scriptures say “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). (All means all and that’s a promise). “Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for [...]
What do Luke 14:1-15 mean?
Luke 14:7-11 "And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how theychose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; And he that bade [...]