Is it a sin to be rich?
Money is important to live, but just how important should it be? Some people say that being a good Christian means that God will automatically bless you with riches, but this is not true. Jesus [...]
Jesus drove out many spirits in the New Testament. Is all mental illness like caused by demon possession?
We recommend listening to an excellent episode from the Christian Questions Podcast on this topic:Episode #1356: “Are There Different Kinds of Evil Spirits?”The biblical difference between demonic possession and mental illnessMental illness and demonic possession [...]
What does Isaiah 49:3-6 mean? (restoration of Israel)
Isaiah 49 is part of a prophecy about the restoration of Israel. When God, through Moses, gave Israel the opportunity to become His chosen people (Exodus 19:5-6), they agreed to follow God’s commandments (Exodus 19:8). [...]
Was Abraham Jewish?
The first time the name “Hebrew” is used in the Bible is in Genesis 14:13: "And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre [...]
Is dancing acceptable in today's modern church services?
The question of whether dancing belongs in a church service really comes down to two things: the motivation of the heart and the purpose of the gathering. Scripture gives us examples from both the Old [...]
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 [...]