How can we know God?
Because we are all imperfect human beings, and so much lower than God and His ways, it’s not possible to completely know Him. However, it IS possible to know some things about Him. The first way is through His word, the Bible. The Bible is like a handbook for Christians from God, describing how [...]
What does it mean that we are wonderfully made? Does Satan have influence in the womb when a child is being created? Why are children born deformed and conjoined? (United States)
Psalm 139:14 (NASB20), “I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.” Over 6,000 years ago, God created man in His own image. Genesis 1:27, “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created [...]
What is the difference atonement for sins Old versus New Testament? (United States)
Israel’s atonement offerings specified by the Law were shadows that lead to the reality of Jesus’ one, all-sufficient, atonement sacrifice. The Apostle Paul wrote,Hebrews 10:1,2, 4 (NKJV), "1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come…can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who [...]
Why do some professing Christians revert to African Traditional Religions (ATR) in times of crises?
ATR is a broad term that refers to the indigenous spiritual systems practiced across Africa. These vary widely by region and ethnic group but often believe in a supreme creator and emphasize the presence of spiritual beings including nature spirits and ancestral spirits that guide, protect or warn the living. Beliefs are passed down through [...]
I know the Bible talks about man not lay with man. Will they go to hell if they continue living live ke this? Women also? Thank you. (United States)
Practicing homosexuality is forbidden in the Bible. (Leviticus 20:13) Our hearts go out to those struggling with these feelings. Those dear ones will need to lead a celibate life. (Please recognize: many heterosexuals are also celibate. Celibacy is practiced for a variety of different reasons.) Does celibacy mean a person will always be lonely and [...]
What is Humility?
What is humility? It’s the quality of not thinking too highly of yourself, of being humble. Jesus is a great example of humility. Philippians (2:8, NASB) says, “...He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Jesus never bragged about himself or his accomplishments even though [...]