Should Christians visit fortune tellers or mediums?
Should Christians visit fortune tellers or mediums? NO! The Bible strongly warns us against fortune tellers, mediums, psychics, witchcraft, and sorcery…and this would include tarot cards, horoscopes, and ouija boards, too! Speaking through Moses, God instructed the people in Deuteronomy (18:9, English Standard Version, 18:10,11 NLT, ) “When you come into the land…you shall [...]
Does Hebrews 5:7 refer to Jesus’ prayers in Gethsemane?
Hebrews 5:7 does refer to Jesus’ prayers in Gethsemane, as recorded in Matthew 26:36-39. This can be inferred from the surrounding verses. In verses 1-4, the Apostle Paul describes the role and characteristics of the Jewish high priests. Starting in verse 5, Paul shifts focus to Jesus and cites Old Testament Scriptures such as Psalms [...]
Please explain Hebrews 2:5-8. Is it saying Jesus will rule the world to come as a man and not as a spirit being with divine nature? If it is true that human and divine natures don't mix, then what is the meaning of these verses?
Hebrews 2:5-8: 5 For He did not subject to angels the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6 But someone has testified somewhere, saying, “What is man, that You think of him? Or a son of man, that You are concerned about him? 7 You have made him for a little while lower than angels; You [...]
What is the meaning of Revelation 22:12?
Revelation 22:12: "Behold, I am coming quickly, and my reward is with me, to reward each one as his work deserves." Verse 12 is in the context of a great vision given to the Apostle John regarding God’s coming kingdom on earth. The highly symbolic language describes “a river of water of life” to show [...]
Did Jesus ever speak in “tongues” while on earth?
There are only three instances where speaking in tongues is recorded in the New Testament - Acts 2:1-11, 10:38-48 and 19:1-8. In each instance, those who spoke were apostles who had been given the gift of the holy spirit, done for very specific purposes with very specific audiences under very specific oversight.The miraculous gift of [...]
Is it a sin to watch horror movies?
Sin is, by definition, something that “misses the mark” and is displeasing to God. Sin usually comes down to a choice. The first man Adam was presented with a choice. God told him he could eat from any tree in the Garden of Eden except one (Genesis 2:16-17). Adam chose to disobey God (Genesis 3:6) [...]