Did the angels inhabit this earth before the creation of man? (Germany)
No. Angels are spirit beings and they inhabit a spirit realm. They do not live in the natural universe that we see. When God directed the creation of Earth and of man, the Logos and the other sons of God (the angels) rejoiced in the work. Job 38:4, 6-7 (NKJV), 4 “Where were you (Job) when [...]
Please kindly explain 1 Peter 1:12-14. Didn’t the Old Testament prophets understand their prophecies? (Nigeria)
No, they did not. The prophecies gave them hope that one day God would make all things right, but the prophecies were written in picture language they didn’t understand. For example, God gave Abraham this prophecy of hope, “Also your descendants shall be as the dust of the earth; you shall spread abroad to the [...]
How can we walk by faith and not by sight? 2 Corinthians 5:7 (Nigeria)
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 All of a Christian’s character transformation and life is by faith. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews [...]
Please kindly explain this, "For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith." Romans 1:17 (Nigeria)
What does “just” mean? Just is Strong’s word, G1342, and it means righteous. Are people righteous? No. Romans 3:10 (CSB), “There is no one righteous, not even one.” So who are the just, the righteous ones? They are the true Christians who believe Jesus is their Savior and have given their lives to do God’s [...]
What lessons do we learn from the surge of Covid 19 as Christians? What message does it send to us Christians according to His word in the Bible? (Uganda)
Mankind has always been plagued by diseases and epidemics. Jesus prophesied, “There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands,…” So, how should a Christian respond to a pandemic in a way that glorifies God?First, we should obey the laws of the land. If we are instructed to use [...]
How do you get closer to Christ fully and give up on the world and not listen to negativity in your mind? How to live Christ fully? (Jamaica)
By faith. We have faith in God’s word and obey His will. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing [...]