Why Didn`t God Stop Satan From Tempting Eve?
God allowed Satan to do what he did because He wanted humans and spirit beings to have the freedom to choose their behavior, also known as “free will.” He didn’t want to create robots that had no choice except to obey Him. God wants intelligent and willing obedience, rather than pre-programmed service to Him. [...]
What does the Bible teach about Idols? (Philippines)
“I am the LORD thy God…Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:2-3. Deuteronomy 13:6, 9-10 (ESV), “If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife you embrace or your friend who is as your own soul entices you secretly, saying, ‘Let us go and serve [...]
The Bible teaches that our Lord returns in different ways. What are those ways and how do they fit together? (India)
Our Lord Jesus returns as a king to reign in righteousness on earth. At the beginning, the manner of His presence is described as a thief in the night (secretly) (1 Thessalonians 5:2), and without observation (invisibly) (Luke 17:20). Jesus said to His disciples, “A little while longer and the world will see Me no [...]
Mark 13:31, " Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away." Where will heaven and earth pass away to? (United States)
This is a good question, full of good things to consider. First, read two scriptures: (1) “…the earth abides forever;” (Ecclesiastes 1:4) and (2) “For Christ has entered, . . . into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.” (Hebrews 9:24 ESV) These verses establish that heaven and earth [...]
Please explain Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV), "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Nigeria)
Since the beginning of Christianity there have been misguided, sincere Christians who fall into the trap of confusing literal Bible verses with symbolic verses. For example consider Ephesians 6:11, “Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” This verse is obviously symbolic. [...]
Who was Abraham? (Cameroon)
Abraham was one of the most important people in human history. James 2:22-24, summarizes: “You see that faith was working with his works…and Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and Abraham was called a friend of God.”But who WAS Abraham?Early in the book of Genesis, God called Abraham, then named Abram. [...]