Is it acceptable to pray to Jesus?
The general pattern of prayer in Scripture is for believers to address their petitions to the Heavenly Father, approaching Him through the merit and authority of Jesus Christ. Jesus himself directed his followers to pray [...]
What is Earth's Great Jubilee?
In the Old Testament, a Jubilee occurred every 50th year. It followed seven cycles of Sabbath or “sabbatic” years. A Sabbath year was the seventh year in Israel’s agricultural cycle when God commanded that the [...]
What does Matthew 6:34 mean: "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."
The phrase “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” (Matthew 6:34, KJV) comes at the end of Jesus’ teaching on worry in the Sermon on the Mount. In simple terms, Jesus is saying that [...]
What does the Bible say about vows?
Vows in the Bible are portrayed as solemn, weighty commitments made directly to God. Unlike ordinary promises between people, a vow invokes God as witness and carries spiritual gravity. Scripture defines a vow as a [...]
Please explain how to repent.
Repentance is far more than feeling sorry or recognizing that something was wrong. In Scripture, repentance is a fundamental change of direction and thinking. The New Testament highlights this difference by using two distinct Greek [...]
Please explain Leviticus 16. (Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur)
The Tabernacle ceremonies are often viewed as ancient Jewish history with little meaning for today’s Christian. However, the Apostle Paul viewed it quite differently. In the book of Hebrews, he delved into the important symbolism. [...]
If only God has perfect foreknowledge, why do some scriptures show demons speaking about future events?
The Scriptures draw a sharp distinction between the perfect, causative foreknowledge possessed by Jehovah and the limited, derivative knowledge held by Satan and his demons. God alone “declares the end from the beginning” because He [...]
How can I love God strongly?
Loving God strongly is not an instant emotion or a gift that arrives fully formed. It is the primary work of the “new creature” (2 Corinthians 5:17) a progressive development cultivated in the “school of [...]
Where in the Bible does it talk about God giving us free will?
The exact phrase “God gave humans free will” does not appear word?for?word in most Bible translations, but the entire biblical narrative assumes and requires it. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture shows that God created humanity [...]
Who is Jedediah in the Bible?
Jedidiah is the special name God gave to Solomon (2 Samuel 12:24-25), the son of David and Bathsheba, after David repented of his sin. Delivered through the prophet Nathan, the name means “Beloved of Jehovah.” [...]
Is manifesting (bringing something that one may want into reality through focused thoughts, beliefs and visualizations) allowed for a Christian?
The practice of manifesting may be taught in some schools of thought. However, manifesting should not be confused with prayer. Prayer is taught in the Bible and is an essential part of life for every [...]
Did David violate the Law by eating the holy bread reserved for priests, and if not, why was he permitted to do so?
David did not violate the Law when he ate the consecrated bread in 1 Samuel 21. While the Law in Leviticus 24 restricted the showbread to the priests under normal circumstances, the Law also contains [...]
Does the First Commandment mean "Have no other Gods at all" or just "Have no other God's that are higher than Me, but lesser gods are fine"? Exodus 20:3
Understanding the First Commandment begins with understanding what God actually said. When God declared, “You shall have no other gods before Me,” the key phrase “before Me” (Strong's Exhaustive Concordance #5921 plus 6440) comes from [...]
What is the right biblical way to help and minister to a person who seems to be under the influence of evil spirits?
When ministering to someone who seems to be under the influence of evil spirits, the Bible lays out a clear and balanced path. It begins with discerning what is actually happening, continues with compassionate presence, [...]
Who was Lot in relation to Abraham? What lessons can we learn from these men?
Abraham was Lot’s uncle. Lot was the son of Abraham’s brother, Haran. Following the death of Haran in Ur, Abraham took Lot with him when he obeyed God’s call to leave his father’s house and [...]
What are the characteristics of God?
The Scriptures present God as a personal, self?existent spirit being whose entire character rests upon four perfectly balanced attributes: Justice, wisdom, love and power. These qualities are not competing forces within Him but operate in [...]
How do I get God's guidance?
Finding God’s guidance isn’t about hearing a mystical voice or waiting for a sudden sign. It’s a spiritual journey—a process that unfolds as your heart, mind and character come into harmony with His will. Guidance [...]
Explain Zechariah 9:10-12 (Messiah's first advent, triumphal entry, Israel's double)
Zechariah 9:10–12 continues the prophecy that begins in verse 9, where the Messiah is pictured entering Jerusalem “lowly and riding upon a donkey.” Verse 9 points to Jesus’ first advent and his rejection by the [...]
Does my wanting to be an entrepreneur align with God's will for my life? How do I know my dreams align with God's will and purpose for me?
When we think about whether our dreams align with God’s will, it helps to remember that the Bible doesn’t ask us to abandon our talents or ambitions — it asks us to reorient the “why” [...]
What are "tongues of men" in 1 Corinthians 13:1?
The phrase “tongues of men” appears in 1 Corinthians 13:1, where Paul writes, “If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong [...]
If angels are spirit beings who do not need physical food, how can manna be called ‘bread of angels’ in Psalm 78:25?
Psalm 78:25 calls manna the “bread of angels,” but this phrase does not mean angels literally eat physical food. It highlights the heavenly origin and supernatural character of the manna God provided in the wilderness. [...]
If Hebrews 9:4 says the Ark of the Covenant contained the golden jar of manna and Aaron’s rod, why does 1 Kings 8:9 say only the stone tablets were in it?
The discrepancy between Hebrews 9:4 and 1 Kings 8:9 is explained by the chronological timing of the two records and the history of the Ark of the Covenant throughout the various ages of biblical history.1. [...]