Who was Ammon?
Ammon and Moab were sons of Lot, described in the closing verses of Genesis 19. "Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father. And the firstborn bare a son and called [...]
How should employers treat their employees?
Christians should treat all according to the “Golden Rule,” that is, they should treat others as they would wish to be treated themselves. In the case of an employer, this would imply respect for the [...]
Why did God allow the devil in the Garden of Eden?
Before Satan was Satan, he was a glorious being: Isaiah 14:12: (KJV) “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken [...]
What elements of the text of Genesis chapters 6-9 could you use to point someone to the global nature of the Flood?
The Flood was evidently a global event, but not necessarily a global inundation. The narrative in Genesis chapters 6-9 describes what Noah and his family observed, and it was devastating. All the high hills they [...]
What can I learn from the widow and the giving of two coins?
This incident, recorded both in Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4, is an example in practical terms of the way Jesus (and God) looks at giving. The world tends to be impressed with large gifts and [...]
Who was the Pharaoh at the time of Moses and the Ten Plagues?
This is a question many have considered. It is technical but resolvable. From the 12th Dynasty of Egypt, we have a set of 40 dates, given both according to the lunar calendar of Egypt and [...]
If Adam and Eve were perfect, how could they have sinned? Wouldn't a perfect man and woman have acted in a perfect manner?
In Genesis 1:26-27, the Bible says "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness...And God created man in His own image..." We know that God is a spirit being with a spirit [...]
Is there any reason for righteous people to repent?
Humans have one BIG thing in common: we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 NLT: “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:10 NASB: “There is none righteous, not even one" which [...]
What is the meaning of Ephesians 2:20? "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone."
Several texts can be cross read to interpret Paul’s meaning here. First, let’s address the “chief cornerstone.” There is only one kind of building that has only one cornerstone: a pyramid. The top stone itself [...]
What is the meaning of Romans 8:6 – "For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace"?
Romans 8:6: NASB “For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.”A true follower of Christ is one that surrenders all the mind, heart [...]
Why should we study demonology?
The Christian is NEVER instructed or encouraged by the Bible to study demonology. It is our deeply held conviction that people should not go looking into these types of subjects out of curiosity, because darkness [...]
Will you go to heaven without having the holy spirit?
God created Adam, the first man “in His own image.” Adam was created sinless. God also gave Adam dominion over the earth (Genesis 1:26). Through these two combined thoughts, the Bible demonstrates that Adam, and [...]
What is the bottomless pit in Revelation?
The phrase “bottomless pit” is found seven times in the Bible, all in the book of Revelation. Revelation is a highly symbolic text. Over the centuries, much confusion has arisen from taking its writings literally. [...]
Who were the good kings of Judah after the time of Solomon but before the exile? In general, what did the good kings do?
Quoting from: Concerning Less Known Kings – The Herald (herald-magazine.com)We may learn from both the good and bad things done by the Kings of Judah and Israel. About half the kings of Judah were good [...]
What's the use of the holy spirit to human beings?
The holy spirit is God’s invisible power and influence. Over time, the role of the holy spirit changed. In Old Testament times and before Jesus’ baptism, the function of the holy spirit was primarily to guide [...]
Explain Jesus saying, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." (John 14:6)
Jesus knew his time on earth was coming to an end. Beginning in John 13:30 one of the last conversations between Jesus and his disciples is recorded. Jesus was preparing for both his death and [...]
Does a man that grew up without a father have to show the same discipline as a man who did?
The need for self-discipline is as old as mankind itself. God created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, with free will. Free will is the capability of choosing right or wrong. In Genesis [...]
What does 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 mean? (I am of Paul, Apollos)
1 Corinthians 3:6-7: (NASB) 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. 7 So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the [...]
Naaman was a Gentile. Why did God give him victory in war?
Naaman was a pagan army captain. 2 Kings 5:1: "Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man with his master, and highly respected, because by him the LORD [...]
What is mean by Revelation 12:14? (time and times and half a time/woman in the wilderness)
There are many wonderful details in Revelation chapter 12 that are worthy of deeper study. But briefly, the chapter traces the history of Christians down through the age. The woman described in verse 1 is the early [...]
What is the explanation of 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 – "be separate"?
16 Or what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, “I will dwell among them and walk among them; and [...]
Can you elaborate on John 16:8? How would the holy spirit prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment?
To set the context, on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion, he prophetically explained what God’s spirit would do when it came to the disciples: John 16:7–11: "...it is for your good that I am going [...]