Why did Jesus tell his disciples to buy swords?
Why did Jesus tell his disciples to buy swords? Jesus was a man of peace, who healed the sick and stood up for righteousness at every turn as God’s representative. He carried out his mission perfectly, preaching about God’s kingdom and dying as a ransom for Adam. Does it surprise you to know that [...]
What is the meaning of 1 Peter 3:18 (NKJV), “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the spirit”?
“For Christ suffered once…” When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he was begotten to a new spirit life by receiving the holy spirit (God's power and influence). The next 3 1/2 years until he was crucified were spent daily sacrificing his own will and human life to do only God’s will. Jesus faithfully [...]
How does God save us step by step? (Cameroon)
Acts 17:27 (NKJV), “so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;” First a person must seek God. He must be longing for something better - for righteousness. James 4:8 (NKJV), “Draw near to God [...]
Who does God plan to save and how does He plan to do this? (United States)
This is a great question. First, how we are saved? 1 Timothy 2:3-5, “…God our Savior…desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge (“epignosis” - understanding) of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a [...]
What is sin and what can we do about it?
Sin is anything that misses the mark of God’s perfect, divine standards, like a bullseye on a target where God’s standards are represented by the innermost circle. What we say, do and think can be sinful. Humans have one BIG thing in common: we are all sinners. Romans (3:23, NLT) says, “For everyone has [...]
What role did God have in our lives drawing us to Himself before salvation? (United States)
When you speak of salvation, are you referring to when you consecrated your life to the Lord for the heavenly prize or are you asking about the general redemption of mankind on the Earth? In this present evil world (Galatians 1:4), God is only dealing with people who are seeking Him and righteousness. When Adam [...]