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 [...]
What is the difference between Jesus and angels? (Qatar)
When Jesus was begotten by God, he was an angel. He was called the Logos (the Word) of God. God and the Logos created everything and every being together. John 1:3 (NKJV), “All things were [...]
As a Christian you have to bear your cross and go through the narrow way but what if you always feel tired? (Philippines)
We are so sad for you. Sometimes our suffering goes on and on, and we become exhausted. We may wonder how we can continue to bear our burdens. This is the time to turn to [...]
Do Christians who are saved still sin, and if they do from time to time after repenting is there anything else we should do? Because to repent is to ask for forgiveness and not sin anymore.
Yes, Christians do sin. The great Apostle Paul struggled with personal sin. Romans 7:15, 17-25 (ESV), 15 "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I [...]
To what did Jesus compare the mustard seed and yeast?
Luke 13:18-21 (NKJV), Then he said, What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; [...]
What is the difference between born again and a believer?
No person in the flesh is born again. If we were already born again, we could come and go as the wind - just as Jesus explained to Nicodemus. John 3:8 (NKJV), “The wind blows [...]
How many people are in heaven now?
If by "people" you mean humans in the flesh, there are no human beings in heaven. Human beings have earthly bodies designed by God to live on earth. Heaven is the home for spirit beings. [...]
How old should kids be in order to take communion?
Celebrating the remembrance of our Lord's death should only be done by consecrated believers. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread [...]
Why do modern day Christians claim Haggai 2:9 as promise from God? (Nigeria)
Summary: The prophecy of Haggai 2:1-9 pertains to natural and spiritual Israel. Discussion: Haggai 2:3 (NKJV), “Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it [...]
How are we sons of God? Do Christians through Jesus become a son of God as is Jesus?
We will never be equal to Jesus. Jesus is and will always be next to the Father in authority, in relationship, in glory.The scripture references in 1 John 3:1-2 and Romans 8:14-15 teach that faithful [...]
If a person consecrates and attempts the narrow path to heaven as a new creature rather than the wide path/highway to live in "heaven on earth," then later realizes he is as human and sinful as the next person and decides to change his goal, will that person enter second death? And if so, where is the grace in that?
Our decision to follow in Jesus' footsteps is a very serious one. This is why Jesus said to “count the cost.” Luke 14:27-30,33 (NKJV), "And whoever does not bear his cross and come after me [...]
If I had been a faithful christian and understood the whole truth but continued doing evil will I be given second chance in the final judgement for the rest of mankind? (Eswatini)
A person cannot be both faithful and continue to practice evil. Romans 6:16 (NLT), “Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, [...]
Why is the genealogy in the Bible important to the story and the big picture of the Bible?
There are many reasons biblical genealogy is important. First, why does anyone study genealogy? It gives the family history. In the case of the Bible, it records the history of mankind. Who were our first [...]
In Romans 9:10-13, the Bible says that God chose Jacob over Esau when they had not been born. And God also said that the older will be slave to the younger. God honored Jacob over Esau. Is this like saying, "all human beings are created equal, but some are more equal than others." (Liberia)
Isaiah 46:9-10 (NKJV), 9 "Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, [...]
Kindly explain Psalms 149:1-9.
We will focus on the latter half of Psalm 149. Verse one explains that this Psalm is about the saints or godly ones.Psalm 149:1 (NASB95), “Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song [...]
Is Star of David a satanic symbol? (Canada)
The six-pointed star is a very ancient symbol that is found in ancient cultures all around the world. It does appear in pagan cultures and pagan religious practices. However, there is no historical evidence that this ‘Star [...]