The period "3 days" appears many times in the Bible. What does it signify when it comes to Christianity? (Namibia)
The number 3 (connected with days) is repeated 75 times in the Bible. When God places emphasis on something repetitively, it is worth noticing. This Bible pattern relates a spiritual truth and then repeats it in a similar fashion in another part of the Bible. This is often the case with the phrase “3 days”. The [...]
Regarding Matthew 6:1-4. Why do many churches opt to lose out on God's blessings, which are better than worldly rewards, by openly conducting charitable acts contrary to the word of God? (Zambia)
Matthew 6:1-4 (ESV), 1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in [...]
What are the Ten Commandments?
They are instructions from God for leading a godly life, teaching us right from wrong regarding our relationships with God and those around us. (1st Commandment, Exodus 20:3, NLT) “You must not have any other god but Me.” This means God should always be FIRST in our hearts and lives, and we should [...]
Why would God let two small children lose both of their grandfathers? (United States)
What a huge loss. Your two little children loved their grandfathers and now they are no longer able to hug, comfort, play, and teach them. The children and you are grieving deeply. We are sad and extend our heart felt sympathies to you, to the boys, and to the rest of the family.? ?But the [...]
How many brothers did Jesus have?
Matthew 1:18-25 (ERV) reveals the record of Jesus’ conception and birth: “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah happened. His mother Mary was engaged to marry Joseph. But before they married, he learned that she was expecting a baby. (She was pregnant by the power of the holy spirit.) Mary’s husband, Joseph, was [...]
How can I conquer the fear of shame and rejection? Can faith conquer the fear of unknown? (Nigeria)
You receive your value from God - not from another person. Whether a person shames or rejects you does not change that you are precious to God (John 16:27). God even knows how many hairs are in your head. Matthew 10:30: “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” 1 Peter 5:7: Therefore, [...]