As Christians, what lessons do we learn from the surge of Covid 19?
Mankind has always been plagued by diseases and epidemics. Jesus prophesied, “There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands,…” So, how should a Christian respond to a pandemic [...]
How do you get closer to Christ fully and give up on the world and not listen to negativity in your mind? How to live Christ fully? (Jamaica)
By faith. We have faith in God’s word and obey His will. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by [...]
With a Biblical view, can a woman becomes a leader or a pastor of a church? (Indonesia)
Within the church, only men are to be teachers, preachers, or elders. 1 Timothy 2:11, 12 (ESV) reads, “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or [...]
If all mankind will come out from the tomb and learn the truth, and everyone will know the Lord from the least to to greatest, then how do we reconcile this with 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 that says he will come back and destroy those who don’t know God with the eternal destruction? (United States)
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 (NKJV), 7 “. . . when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on [...]
What does it mean that we are wonderfully made? Does Satan have influence in the womb when a child is being created? Why are children born deformed and conjoined? (United States)
Psalm 139:14 (NASB20), “I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.” Over 6,000 years ago, God created man in [...]
What is the difference atonement for sins Old versus New Testament? (United States)
Israel’s atonement offerings specified by the Law were shadows that lead to the reality of Jesus’ one, all-sufficient, atonement sacrifice. The Apostle Paul wrote,Hebrews 10:1,2, 4 (NKJV), "1 For the law, having a shadow of [...]
Why do some professing Christians revert to African Traditional Religions (ATR) in times of crises?
ATR is a broad term that refers to the indigenous spiritual systems practiced across Africa. These vary widely by region and ethnic group but often believe in a supreme creator and emphasize the presence of [...]
I know the Bible talks about man not lay with man. Will they go to hell if they continue living live ke this? Women also? Thank you. (United States)
Practicing homosexuality is forbidden in the Bible. (Leviticus 20:13) Our hearts go out to those struggling with these feelings. Those dear ones will need to lead a celibate life. (Please recognize: many heterosexuals are also [...]
Praise the Lord, Hallelujah! This is a prayer request for obstacles coming my way.
This app does not post prayer requests. However, we thought it might be encouraging to explain how Christians might deal with approaching trials. Then whenever some dear one needs spiritual support, strength and encouragement, he [...]
Which of the two Testaments (Old and New) is to be practiced in today's life? (Liberia)
The New Testament begins with the life story of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus’s life and death provide for the redemption of all mankind. It was prophesied throughout the Old Testament and fulfilled in the [...]
What is the difference between the law of Moses and the law of God? (United States)
God, Himself, wrote the Ten Commandments with His finger on the slabs of stone. So certainly, the Ten Commandments, often referred to as the Law of Moses, are the Law of God. These wonderful statutes [...]
The Bible says we should obey our leaders. This is very confusing to me since our leaders are doing evil things. If we are to obey, how are we going to keep from taking the mark of the beast? Is the COVID shot the first step to the end?
In Jesus’s day, the Roman government ruled. Herod was a king over Jerusalem and Judaea. If you recall, Herod was so evil that he married his brother’s wife, Herodias. He also had John the Baptist’s [...]
Why did the Lord want to destroy man? (Philippines)
Perhaps you are thinking of the time before the flood when God saw the evilness of man. Genesis 6:5-8 (CSB), 5 “When the LORD saw that human wickedness was widespread on the earth and that [...]
Does the Holy Spirt live in everyone or just in believers? (United States)
Summary: God begets Christians to a new life with the Holy Spirit. Discussion: God calls some to follow Jesus. “He (Jesus) said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and [...]
Is a simple confession of faith necessary? (Uganda)
A simple confession of faith is necessary, but is not sufficient to have a spirit resurrection. The saints, also called the body of Christ or the Little Flock, have covenanted with God through the blood [...]
Can the Spirit of God and an evil spirit live in a person? (Togo)
Summary: No. If a person is spirit-begotten and then allows demons to rule him, he will die the second death. But God, out of love, will send many severe trials to bring that one to [...]
What is the difference between foreknowledge, election, and predestination?
To have foreknowledge is crucial when one is designing and planning. If you are designing a building, you must know ahead of time how to finance, where to place it, basic layout, structure, materials, workers, [...]
Explain Genesis 3:22 (NIV), "And the LORD God said, 'The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.'"
Who is the “us”? The LORD God is the architect of all creation. He designed and planned it. Then God created the Logos, meaning “word” in Greek. The Logos (Jesus) is the only begotten son of God [...]
In the Parable of the Fig Tree of Matthew 24:32-34, what is the fig tree; what is “it”; and what is the generation that will not pass until it is all accomplished? (United States)
This parable is recorded in Mark 13:28-31 and Luke 21:29-32. The Jewish scriptures sometimes represent Israel as a fig tree (Hosea 9:10, Jeremiah 24, Jeremiah 8:13). During King Solomon’s reign, Israel lived in safety, each [...]
Will it be a sin to take the COVID-19 vaccination?
Why would it be a sin? A sin is something that opposes God and His righteous will. How would taking a vaccine oppose God? The vaccine helps people to fight a virus. That virus has already [...]
Please explain Matthew 24:30, "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory." Does it have a time feature? (United States)
Summary: Yes, we see many signs of our Lord’s return now! Matthew 24:30 answers the disciples’ questions of verse 3, “Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy [...]
What does the Bible teach about Idols?
“I am the LORD thy God…Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:2-3. Deuteronomy 13:6, 9-10 (ESV), “If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son or your daughter or the wife [...]