How do I know whether my baptism is acknowledged or accepted by God? Am I eligible for the 144,000 or the second death?
A man’s mind or spirit may be known by his words and conduct; and so we may know God’s mind or Spirit by his words and dealings. The Bible teaches that those who come to God (by faith, and reformation from bad works and dead works, through Jesus) are accepted. (Hebrews 7:25) The questions a person [...]
If everybody will be so blessed in the coming kingdom, why does the Bible say it will be a "rule of a rod of iron," Revelation 19:15?
Some mistakenly think that when Christ begins His reign on earth that everyone will be glad. But not so. Its regulations will exact righteousness and justice. The liberties of people will be restricted to behaving only righteously. This will be galling to many now demanding more liberty. Liberty to deceive, to misrepresent, to overreach and [...]
How can God use me in His work? What exactly can I do? (Zimbabwe)
“This is the will of God (concerning you), even your sanctification.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3What is sanctification? It is to be made holy. Through God’s grace, our affections, mind, and entire being are being cleansed from sin and consecrated to obediently love God. Jesus instructed us “to love God with all your heart and with all [...]
How can God speak or how can I know this is God who answered my prayer?
God treats people differently based on the situation and the time period in which they live. In early biblical times, God understood that people needed to hear His voice directly or through angels and prophets in order to believe in His power because the Bible hadn’t been written yet. For example, God spoke to Noah, [...]
Why do we study the Bible?
First, we study the Bible, which contains the inspired word of God, to learn about our loving Creator. It’s like an instruction manual for Christians so we know what is expected of us. 2 Timothy (2:16, RVIC) says, “Every Scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction [...]
Is one sin greater than any other? (United States)
It depends on that person’s relationship to God. The Apostle James wrote, “If you really fulfill the royal law, according to the scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you do well. 9 But if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole [...]