How do I teach on the topic: Following divine directions is a choice
Humankind was given free will, so we do have the choice to follow divine directions. For a detailed scriptural study on this you can use to teach others, we recommend listening to the ChristianQuestions.com podcast: [...]
Why did God wait until Moses to give His commandments?
The Ten Commandments are an important part of God’s plan, so why wouldn’t God have given them right at the beginning to Adam and Eve? Why did God wait until the time of Moses to [...]
How many miracles did Jesus perform?
The Bible records Jesus performing many miracles, and we can read specific details for approximately 35 of these. To help us remember them, we can break them down into four categories:HEALING: He made people well [...]
Is there any possibility of being "translated" into heaven just like Enoch and Elijah did?
“Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” Genesis 5:24 The Apostle Paul confirms this thought in Hebrews 11:5, “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; [...]
2 Samuel 24: Why was it wrong for David to take a census?
The account is found in 1 Chronicles 21 and 2 Samuel 24. In summary, David ordered that a census of fighting men be taken. This was against the counsel of Joab, the captain of his army, and [...]
What was Jacob's name changed to?
Jacob's name was changed to Israel, meaning "let God prevail." See Genesis 32:22-32.
What was the name of that man who helped Jesus lift the cross?
Mark 15:21 gives us the answer: (NIV) "A certain main from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry [...]
To what extent is the marriage of Hosea to Gomer an illustration of the relationship between God and Israel?
We know that before the Gospel was opened and preached to the Gentiles (Cornelius being the first Gentile convert - Acts 10), Israel was the chosen nation by God, and he worked and dealt only [...]
If man was created 6,000 years ago, why should we believe the earth is billions of years old? Is this what evolution teaches? If the dinosaurs died out before man Adam and Eve sinned, why would God call these early creative days “very good”? How does this harmonize with the Bible teaching that by one man death was brought on the earth and by one man death was conquered?
Genesis opens with the universe and our earth already created. Genesis chapter 1 is told from the point of view of God looking at the earth and beginning its specific creative works including mankind. Genesis [...]
From the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-11), why is it that they are paid the same amount of money?
God, the householder of the parable, graciously and generously offered the laborers the opportunity to work in His vineyard - a privilege offered out of the goodness of His heart (Matthew 9:37,38; 1 Corinthians 6:1,2). [...]
What is the meaning of Isaiah 9:6? “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
In Isaiah 7:14, Israel was told, “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign; behold the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel ("God [...]
Where do Neanderthals fit into the biblical narrative?
The Bible does not contradict with science that the earth is millions of years old. But how long have people been on the earth from the time of the first man Adam? We believe based [...]
What does Genesis 10:25 mean when it says, “Eber had two sons, one was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided…”. (United States)
How and when was the earth divided? This occurred during Peleg’s life. Peleg was Shem’s son, and his name means "to divide or to split”. (See Strong’s Concordance Hebrew word H6389.) The division of the earth [...]
Why did Satan want the crucifixion to take place if he knew it would lead to the salvation of mankind?
This is a very important question. God never revealed the outcome of His secret plan to Satan nor to any other unbelieving, disobedient beings. Satan did not know the crucifixion would lead to mankind’s salvation. [...]
Why did Satan want the crucifixion to take place if he knew it lead to the salvation of mankind?
The Bible does not give us the answer, but the question assumes Satan knew or believed it would lead to mankind’s salvation. Had he known that fact he would likely have acted differently. While his [...]
What is faith? What is great faith? Is there little faith?
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1.Faith is built and grows in our minds and hearts as we obey the Scriptures. When we read the Bible, [...]
What does it mean in Genesis 10:25 when it says for in his days the earth was divided? (United States)
Shem's son was Peleg. The name Peleg means "to divide or to split”. See Strong’s Concordance Hebrew word H6389. The division of the earth here refers to the division and dispersion of humanity that happened [...]
I hear about the drying of the river Euphrates. What prophecy surrounds the drying of the river Euphrates? (Uganda)
The prophecies of Isaiah (11:15), Jeremiah (14, 46:10; 51:3), and Daniel 5 had limited fulfillment in the downfall of the ancient, literal city of Babylon built upon the river Euphrates which had great impact on [...]
Who is the mother of Mary? (Ghana)
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was an ordinary but remarkable Jewish woman. God specifically chose her to give birth to Jesus, the Messiah of the tribe of Judah and of the lineage of David. Luke 1:26-28,31,35: (NIV) “In [...]
What do these mean according to Scripture: the broad way, the narrow way, the highway of holiness
The broad way, the narrow way, the highway of holinessWhen Adam and Eve sinned, they (and all their children) began to walk down the "broad way" to death. Matthew 7:13: (CSB) “…the gate is wide and [...]
Why did not God destroy everyone when He flooded the earth, thereby ensuring a complete cleansing of sin. Why throw Satan and his angels out of heaven and thereby leaving them to perpetuate sin?
When God cursed Satan in Genesis 3:14, “the Lord God said unto the serpent, because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou [...]
Why didn't God give the Ten Commandments to Adam and Eve instead of waiting for Moses?
God is orderly and wise. He knows the best time to act for the greatest good of His creation. The scriptures describe different times and seasons in His plan, and they are reasonable when we [...]