According to John 4:3, how can one worship the Father in truth and spirit? (Uganda)
“Yet the time is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. Indeed, the Father is looking for people like that to worship him. God is spirit, and [...]
Are there any references to income for the apostles?
Some scriptures do reflect reasonable as well as wealthy incomes for the apostles. However, no apostle’s income increased as a result of following Jesus. The apostle Matthew was a tax collector. Luke 5:27-29: (NKJV) 27 “After these [...]
What did Jesus mean by the statement, John 11:26, "And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die." How do you harmonize, Hebrews 9:27, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment."
The context of John 11:26 is the death and resurrection of Lazarus. His sister Martha expresses understanding of Jesus’ words without asking ‘why did my brother die since he was a believer?’ This indicates a deeper meaning [...]
Could you explain 1 Corinthians 7:19 ? Are we suppose to keep the 10 Commandments, because I thought in Galatians Paul says we are no longer under a tutor. (United States)
True, Christians are not under the Law Covenant as Paul wrote in Galatians 3:24. The Law Covenant was made only with the nation of Israel. Paul was explaining to Jews who converted to Christianity that [...]
1 Corinthians 15:20-23. Is there any resurrection that happened after Christ? Or is it the same as in Old Testament that we need to wait for judgment on last day? Is this a promise for the dead person in Christ? (Philippines)
1 Corinthians 15:20-23: “But the fact is, Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. For since by a man death came, by a man also came the [...]
Which biblical scriptures verify that God's servants like Abraham, Moses, Noah, etc. will not be part of heavenly class? (Uganda)
The context of the following scripture is Peter's sermon at Pentecost Acts 2:29,34 (KJV), 29 “Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, [...]
What is the reason why the Jerusalem temple was built on Mount Moriah? (Kenya)
The Bible indicates that Solomon built the Temple atop the threshing floor his father had purchased from Araunah the Jebusite, though it must surely have extended far beyond it. 2 Chronicles 31:1, “Then Solomon began to [...]
How is the cross the answer? (Nigeria)
Conclusion: Jesus’s death on the cross satisfied justice and redeemed Adam and all of his offspring from the death sentence. Discussion: The cross is the answer if the question is, “What is the remedy from the [...]
Who wrote Psalms 127 why and what purposed it was written?
Psalm 127:1-5 (NIV), A song of ascents. Of Solomon.1 "Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. 2 In [...]
Where does God really dwell? (Nigeria)
Acts 7:49-50 (NIV), 49 “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be? 50 Has [...]
The period "3 days" appears many times in the Bible. What does it signify when it comes to Christianity? (Namibia)
The number 3 (connected with days) is repeated 75 times in the Bible. When God places emphasis on something repetitively, it is worth noticing. This Bible pattern relates a spiritual truth and then repeats it in [...]
Regarding Matthew 6:1-4. Why do many churches opt to lose out on God's blessings, which are better than worldly rewards, by openly conducting charitable acts contrary to the word of God? (Zambia)
Matthew 6:1-4 (ESV), 1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 Thus, [...]
Why would God let two small children lose both of their grandfathers? (United States)
What a huge loss. Your two little children loved their grandfathers and now they are no longer able to hug, comfort, play, and teach them. The children and you are grieving deeply. We are sad [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
1 Corinthians 15:24, "Then comes the end, when He delivers the kingdom to God the Father, when He puts an end to all rule and all authority and power." Is this the end of Christ's 1,000 year reign? What will the end be like? (United States)
Yes, this is the time when all that was lost through Adam’s sin will have been fully restored to holy perfection. Then Christ will have completed the work of atonement. He will have accomplished the [...]
Why I’m I going through so many trials and tribulations? What is my purpose in life? (United States)
Turn to our loving Heavenly Father for comfort. For “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us [...]
Why do people use the statement, “The Lord doesn’t give me more than I can handle,” when that statement is not in the Bible? (United States)
Actually, for the Christian, the thought is in the Bible. 1 Corinthians 10:13: (NET) “No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried [...]
In Genesis God gave man stewardship over His creation. Did He mean to allow man to do as he pleases – changing and making news species of plants and and animals through genetic engineering? (Zambia)
Genesis 1:11, 21, 24-25, 28-29 (ESV), 11 “And God said, ‘Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the [...]