When a person is possessed by Satan or by demons is the body of that person really taken over or is it only the evil influence from Satan or the demons that is especially high?
In ancient times, people believed that evil spirits (demons) were responsible for many physical (epilepsy, delirium) and most mental (schizophrenia, mania, depression, psychosis, etc.) disorders. A genetic inheritance or difficult circumstances may predispose some to mental illnesses and are not related to demonic possession. Nonetheless, demonic possession exists. We open the door to possession when we delve [...]
Why did God let six million Jews (his own people) die during World War Two?
This is a very good question and requires some scriptural background in order to answer it adequately. God said to Abraham, “Through your offspring all peoples of the earth will be blessed.” This promise was given to Abraham in Genesis 22:18 and again to his son Isaac in Genesis 26:4. In Genesis 22:17 God tells Abraham [...]
We read in Psalm 16:10, "You will not leave my soul in Hades nor allow your Holy One to see decay." Although Peter said that the quote is prophetic since the body of David decayed, could David have been talking about his future resurrection during Judgment Day?
In Acts 2:25-28, the Apostle Peter quotes Psalm 16:8-11 and then explains these verses in Acts 2:29-35. “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him an oath that he [...]
What does it mean: "Michael shall stand up" from Daniel 12:1, and also can you explain verses 1-3?
“And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found [...]
At our church the traditional service was changed to a contemporary one. How should a Christian feel about this situation and what should we do?
We are sorry that the desire to change the service was not first discussed with all the membership before any action was taken. We believe the entire congregation should have been informed that the elders were considering a contemporary service, thereby giving everyone a voice in the matter prior to implementation. We believe church leaders [...]
Recently I made a consecration, followed by baptism. My husband professed verbally that he had made a consecration, but did not want to be baptized. Is his consecration valid? Is he part of the great crowd?
Our understanding of consecration and baptism may be a bit different from your understanding. We will state our view on what we believe each means.To consecrate one’s life to the Lord means that one has made a covenant of sacrifice of self-will in order to do the will of God and, if faithful to that covenant, [...]