Does God ask us today to stand with Israel?
When Christians talk about having a certain posture toward Israel, it isn’t about politics or nationalism — it’s about recognizing how God has woven Israel into His plan from the very beginning. The starting point [...]
Could people with different religions go to heaven?
The question of whether people with different religions can go to heaven is answered by distinguishing between God’s universal plan for salvation and the specific, limited call to a heavenly reward.The call to heaven is [...]
What does Isaiah 6:9 mean? ("…Keep on listening, but do not perceive; keep on looking, but do not understand.")
The context of Isaiah 6:9 is within Isaiah’s profound commissioning vision, where the prophet is shown God’s overwhelming holiness and future glory as a way to strengthen him for a difficult message. Israel and Judah [...]
Please explain Ezekiel 10th chapter
In the opening chapter of Ezekiel, God is seen seated on a throne above the sky and supported by four angels, described as living creatures. Each angel had four faces and four wheels. Each went [...]
Why did an angel put a hot coal on Isaiah's mouth? (Isaiah 6:6)
The hot coal which touched Isaiah’s mouth was a symbolic gesture illustrating his renewed relationship with God. It prepared him to fulfill his God-directed mission.Isaiah 6:6: “Then one of the seraphim flew to me, with [...]
Is it sinful to cremate a body?
In the Garden of Eden after the fall, mankind was promised, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for [...]
Is it necessary to confess our sins?
Confessing sins to God is essential for all who have consecrated their lives to Him. Although the consecrated mind seeks to draw close to God and focus on His ways, the old mind, steeped in [...]
What does John chapter 3 mean?
This is a beautiful chapter to study, as it contains some of the most profound and concentrated teachings of Jesus.John Chapter 3 starts out with the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus and a lesson in [...]
Why is it important that we respect fellow believers?
We often deal with people who see things differently than we do. Respecting our fellow believers — our spiritual family, the “household of the faith” — is absolutely vital for several key reasons.First and foremost, [...]
Please explain Revelation 12:1-5.
Revelation 12 is part of a broader context that extends to chapter 13. For a fuller explanation of the context, please read this article: War in HeavenFollowing is a brief verse-by-verse explanation of the first [...]
Does the general resurrection (the second) occur literally at the end of the Millennium or during it? (Revelation 20:4,5,6)
The belief that the second resurrection will occur at the end of the millennium is based on Revelation 20:5, “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the [...]
How can I be more courageous?
Courage is not the absence of fear; rather, it is a deliberate process of action, spiritual reliance and psychological reframing. Courage is ACTION in the presence of fear. If fear arises (and it will), the [...]
How do we communicate with God?
Prayer is how we communicate with God. It’s like a power cord that stretches all the way to Him in heaven. Prayer “charges” our hearts with more energy to serve Him while increasing our faith [...]
What is the difference between the soul and the spirit?
The biblical distinction between the human "soul" and "spirit" establishes that a person IS a soul, rather than possessing one. The soul is the entire living being or human life, created when God formed man's [...]
What is the "Prosperity Gospel," and how is it in conflict with Jesus' gospel message?
The Prosperity Gospel is a teaching that is in contrast with the true Gospel of Jesus Christ based on its focus on earthly gain and personal desire. It is fundamentally characterized by its emphasis on [...]
What does Luke 2:14 mean? "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests." On whom does God's favor rest?
Luke 2 records one of the most significant and wonderful events in mankind’s history – the birth of Jesus. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they and every subsequent generation of mankind after them became [...]
What does 1 John 4:1 mean, to "test the spirits"?
The statement from 1 John 4:1, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world," instructs Christians [...]
How was Jesus born a perfect man if his mother Mary was imperfect?
Our Lord Jesus was as a man different from other men—unblemished, undefiled, spotless. This is important that he was human in order to pay the ransom price, the corresponding equivalent for Adam. 1 John 3:5: "But you [...]
What does John 20:22 mean when Jesus breathed on his disciples after his crucifixion?
John 20:20-22 (NASB1995): And when he had said this, he showed them both his hands and his side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord. So Jesus said to them again, Peace be [...]
How does God know what is best for us?
God knows what is best for us through His omniscience, profound wisdom, eternal perspective and meticulously detailed plan that was established before the world was even created. This plan accounts for all of human history [...]
How is Jesus the "Good Shepherd"? Explain John 10.
Scripture gives Jesus many meaningful titles, but one of the most tender and powerful is the “Good Shepherd.” It’s striking that Jesus chose such a humble image to describe himself and his followers. In contrast, [...]
Does God really care about us?
Yes, God absolutely cares about us. This care is demonstrated not through a life free of hardship, but through a detailed, loving and just plan for all humanity that addresses sin, provides for reconciliation, and [...]