Please explain Revelation 20:6, “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.” (India)
1. Who is resurrected in the first resurrection? Jesus and the church are resurrected first. Act 26:23 (NKJV), “that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead…” James [...]
I would like to get more clarification about the three ways as stressed in the Bible. (Uganda)
When Adam and Eve sinned, they (and all their children) began to walk down the Broad Way. Matthew 7:13 (CSB), “…the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are [...]
On which day was JESUS buried? And on which day was He resurrected (came to life)? (South Africa)
Jesus and His Apostles celebrated the Passover, according to the Law, on the evening (or beginning) of the 14th. of Nissan. While Israel was in slavery in Egypt, God commanded the Jews to roast and [...]
What do the letters on the cross INRI mean? (United States)
John 19:18-20: (NIV) “There they crucified him, and with him two others - one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: Jesus of [...]
What does it mean in God's right hand are pleasures forever? (United States)
Psalm 16:11 (NKJV), “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Whenever someone is at God’s right hand, it means that [...]
What does the Bible have to say about our own families, whom we love, who gossip and degrade us? (Guyana)
Gossip is so easy to do. It makes the gossiper feel superior, even special, because he knows secrets. God condemns gossip. It is the opposite of love. Jesus said, “…the mouth speaks what the heart [...]
Please explain the difference between daily devotionals and daily verses.
There really is no difference. In the morning, it's good to set aside a few minutes to read a Bible verse with an accompanying commentary. Then all day reflect on that scripture to apply it to your [...]
Please, can one say he knows the mind of God? (Ghana)
To know the mind of God, one must first “believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6), and that the reverence or fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10).The greatest expression of love [...]
What did Jesus write in the dirt when the pharisees were accusing the adulteress?
The question comes from John 8:2-11:“Early in the morning he (Jesus) came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them. The scribes and the [...]
What virtues did the people have in Acts 9? (Lesotho)
There are a number of noble Christians mentioned in the 9th chapter of Acts. Most notably is the Apostle Paul, then known as Saul. In verses 1-9, the marvel of his conversion is narrated. Paul’s [...]
I pray to God in Jesus' name, but should I be talking to Jesus all the time?
First and foremost, we pray directly to God in Jesus’ name because we have faith in His son Jesus as our Redeemer. When we respectfully talk to God, we remember Jesus’ words in John 14:14, [...]
What can I do to be in the presence of God and to stay in the presence of God? (Qatar)
First we need to make a whole-hearted commitment to be separate from the sin and selfishness in the world and our own fallen flesh. 2 Corinthians 6:16 “And what agreement has the temple of God [...]
Revelation 20:14-15 and Matthew 5:22. Is second death hell fire? Will unrepentant souls be thrown in hell fire at the end?
Revelation is a book written in symbols. Usually, we recognize these symbols as representing other things or concepts. To interpret them literally would only bring us to absurd conclusions. When we read of different colored [...]
What is the difference between Peter's denial of Jesus and Judas' betrayal of Jesus?
Judas planned his betrayal of Jesus. Matthew 26:14-16 (NKJV), 14 “Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, 'What are you willing to give me if I [...]
Is it right for a Christian to gamble? What about the examples of the soldiers who were gambling for Christ's clothes on the day of his crucifixion, and when the disciples were choosing the twelfth to replace Judas?
God does not condone nor bless gambling, even though the Bible does not name it outright as a specific sin. Scripture gives us principles that help us evaluate it, and those principles tend to point [...]
What are the names given to believers in the Bible? (Nigeria)
Jesus encouraged his followers when he said, "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" Luke 12:32 (NKJV).In the early church, believers are referred to in Acts [...]
In Psalm 45, who is the royal daughter, the king, the virgins? What does this psalm describe? (Nigeria)
The Bible interprets itself by comparing scripture with scripture. A key is always to look for Jesus first. Psalm 45:6-7 are quoted in Hebrews 1:8-9 and applied to Jesus. “But unto the Son he saith, [...]
When does your name go in the Book of Life? (United States)
All mankind are sinners at conception. Psalm 51:5 (CSB), “Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.” Adamic sin and its penalty, death, are inherited. Romans 5:12 [...]
What the meaning of "Son of Man"? I know it is stated 93 times in Ezekiel. (United States)
Throughout the book of Ezekiel, “Son of man” refers to the prophet Ezekiel. Ezekiel 2:1, 6 (NKJV), 1 “And He said to me, ‘Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to [...]
Philippines 3:7-8 explain. What things were gain and then lost and became rubbish? What was Paul trying to gain after he was converted? (Nigeria)
Philippians 3:7-11 (NKJV), 7 "But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ [...]
John 3:5 talks about how to be born of water and of spirit. What does the water mean?
John 3:5, “Jesus answered, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” This verse explains how one may attain membership in [...]
If Jesus Christ is Lord, why did he call upon God when He was about to be crucified? (Nigeria)
Jesus prayed to God throughout his human life (Luke 5:16), including the time of his crucifixion.The heavenly Father gave Jesus life. God blesses all intelligent life with free will. Jesus had a will of his [...]