Please enlighten me on Matthew 12:32, "Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come."
Christ died that we may be forgiven for sins that we inherit from the fall of Adam. These are sins that are committed through ignorance, error, and other “weaknesses of the flesh.” However, there are some sins that are not covered by the Redeemer’s death. These are considered willful sins. They are the results of persistence [...]
Do any antichrists currently exist?
The prefix “anti” can mean counterfeit or against, but most importantly, it means “in place of.” Hence, willful opposition to Christ by enemies such as the Roman emperor Nero and others were “anti-Christ” activity. However, those who substitute their own methods for Christ’s methods are the more dangerous anti-Christs. The body of Christ is composed of [...]
What is the importance, power, and potential of an adolescent girl? (Ghana)
An adolescent girl is very important. Her simple idealism, faith, hope, and vigor can be a source of encouragement to other believers. She can begin to serve God with her whole being to His glory. Mary was an adolescent when God favored her to become Jesus’s mother. The LORD was with her. (See Luke 1:28.) [...]
What does the Bible say about Satan?
God created the spirit being we know as Satan. The prophet Isaiah indicates he was once known as “Lucifer.” (see Isaiah 14:12 - KJV uses the term “Lucifer”) He calls him “son of the morning,” but other translations (of the Bible) say “star of the morning,” implying he was bright and beautiful, like a [...]
Would you say that America has come under the judgment of God as we see so many happenings that seem to clearly lineup with the Bible? I'm reminded of the Israelites and their disobedience and idolatrous ways—-God poured out His wrath upon His chosen people.
Yes. In fact, the entire present evil world (Galatians 1:4) is under God’s judgment.Consider the symbolic picture in Revelation 19:11-12, 14-16 (NKJV), 11 “Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 …on His [...]
Does Satan have power to claim, kill or take away someone's life? (Uganda)
Hebrews 2:14 (NIV), “Since the children have flesh and blood, he (Jesus) too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil-’’ How much does Satan have to do with the calamities of the present time (the storms, earthquakes, [...]