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, [...]
Why is the work of God suffering? (Uganda)
Summary: “For still the vision (of Christ’s kingdom) awaits its time; it hastens to the end--it will not lie. If it seem slow, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:3 (RSV) Discussion: The work of God is not suffering or failing. God’s work is succeeding! Isaiah 55:9, 11 (NIV), [...]
Why was Jesus baptized?
John the Baptist was Jesus’ cousin. John’s mission was to prepare the hearts of the Jewish people to turn toward Jesus and his teachings. He did this by urging them to repent, (meaning, feel sincere regret) for their sins, to change, and to return to their nation’s special relationship with God. Baptism is a [...]
What are three attitudes a Christian should have when he is persecuted? (Nigeria)
Persecution is grievous and painful. Persecution comes from those who do not love righteousness. In fact, the persecutors hate righteousness. They walk in darkness. 1 John 2:11 (NKJV), “But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his [...]
At Jesus’ second advent, does He bind Satan as His first act?
The binding of Satan is a process. Consider Revelation 20:1-2, “And I saw an angel (Jesus) come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand [...]