The Bible teaches that our Lord returns in different ways. What are those ways and how do they fit together?
Our Lord Jesus returns as a king to reign in righteousness on earth. At the beginning, the manner of his presence is described as a thief in the night (in other words, secretly - 1 Thessalonians 5:2), and [...]
Mark 13:31, " Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away." Where will heaven and earth pass away to? (United States)
This is a good question, full of good things to consider. First, read two scriptures: (1) “…the earth abides forever;” (Ecclesiastes 1:4) and (2) “For Christ has entered, . . . into heaven itself, now [...]
Please explain Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV), "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Nigeria)
Since the beginning of Christianity there have been misguided, sincere Christians who fall into the trap of confusing literal Bible verses with symbolic verses. For example consider Ephesians 6:11, “Put on the whole armor of [...]
Who was Abraham?
Abraham was one of the most important people in human history. James 2:22-24, summarizes: “You see that faith was working with his works…and Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and Abraham [...]
What did Jesus mean in Mark 10:18, “'Why do you call me good?’ Jesus answered. ‘No one is good—except God alone.'”? (South Africa)
Mark 10:18-19 (NIV), “‘Why do you call me good?’ Jesus answered. ‘No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall [...]
Why did God choose Israel for His people? For what purpose did God choose them? (India)
God chose Israel because of their faithful ancestor, Abraham. Hebrews 11:8,11 recount the two most prominent examples of Abraham’s faith in God. God told Abraham in Genesis 12:2 that He would make a ‘great nation’ [...]
Please explain 1 Peter 4:6 (NKJV), "For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit." (Togo)
To understand verse 4:6, we need to recognize that all men are under the Adamic penalty of death. In other words, since Adam was under the death penalty, the entire human race is also under the [...]
Has Jesus always been with us since His resurrection? If not, what should we expect when our Lord returns? (India)
There is much confusion about the manner and purpose of His return. Many false predictions have been published. Some take the Lord’s words, “lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world,” to mean that Christ never left and ascended to the Father. They [...]
What were the seven last words of Christ?
The question refers to the seven last statements Jesus made while on the cross. Some statements were prophesied in the Old Testament.1. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do,” Luke 23:34. Jesus is [...]
What is the significance of the Last Supper to the believer?
The last supper was the only event that Jesus asked his followers to celebrate. "The Lord Jesus took a loaf, and after thanking God, he broke it, saying, This means my body broken for you. Do [...]
Can Christians be bewitched and where should we go for deliverance? (Kenya)
By “bewitched” we are talking about demon-possession or demons (the fallen angels) bothering a person. Yes, sadly Christians can certainly be troubled and possessed by demons. If a person becomes disobedient to God and strays [...]
What did Jesus mean when he said a man "must be born again" in John 3:5? (South Africa)
John 3:3, “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” The word “born” is Strong’s Greek word G1080, [...]
When people are hurting or their close loved one passes, and they ask you to pray for them, what is good prayer for healing and comfort?
When we pray we do not use a formula for any particular needs, but rather we pour out our hearts to God. We tell Him what our hearts’ desires are. In this situation, we might pray [...]
There is a lot going on in our world right now. Why? (United States)
Some say there has always been a lot going on in the world, so what makes our time unique? Is it logical to believe that the things going on today are unprecedented and were predicted [...]
Are we all sons of God even before we are Christians?
When Paul was on Mars Hill in Athens, he said, “And He (God) has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth,” Acts 17:16. We are [...]
How do you learn to love the Bible? (Canada)
The Bible is the written word of the Lord. To learn to love the Bible one must first learn about its author, who is God, and come to appreciate His character. The Bible is the [...]
Why is it necessary to learn about dispensations? How does it affect your salvation? Or walk with God? (United States)
“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will [...]
Israel became a nation in 1948, nearly 1800 years after the deaths of all those who knew the land. How can anyone identify the exact location of Biblical cities and towns today? (Nigeria)
There are five important ways the returning people of Israel could identify locations of important places from Bible times. First, major topographical landmarks have not moved. The Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan [...]
Is it true that when Jesus was on the cross that the priest was about to give the sacrifice with the lamb, but when the veil rent in two, the knife fell from his hand? If so is there text to prove it? (Jamaica)
There are no scriptures which record a knife falling from the priest’s hand at the moment of Jesus’ death.Jesus fulfilled the whole Law. Luke 24:44 (ESV), “Then he (Jesus) said to them, These are my [...]
How do I get my spiritual blessings to manifest into the physical world? (United States)
1 Corinthians 2:11, 14 (NKJV), “… no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. ... 14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for [...]
How can I get closer to God? (Kenya)
Your question has surely been pondered by believers since the beginning of time. The first requirement is believing that God exists, then one must desire to know everything possible about God. Hebrews 11:6, “But without [...]
What is the importance of temptations to a Christian? (Namibia)
James 1:2-4 (CSB), “Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials (including temptations), 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its full effect, [...]