How are Christians sealed with the holy spirit, and was this sealing mentioned in the Old Testament?
Ephesians 1:13 (NKJV), “In him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the holy spirit of promise”.A seal [...]
The Bible says the dead are asleep. So how is it that there are so many "spirit beings" seen by the living?
In the Bible, there are only a few appearances by holy angels. These angels came to people with special messages from God. Examples include angels sent to Abraham, Gideon, Daniel, Mary and the Apostle John. [...]
Can a man die and die again? (Botswana)
The first death came to all mankind through the disobedience of Father Adam. Romans 5:12 (ESV), “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread [...]
Can God heal your sicknesses and diseases?
In the New Testament, miracles were signs given to unbelievers to bring them to Christ. Just as tongues (foreign languages) were given to spread the gospel, so the miracle of healing testified to God’s power. [...]
What is the prophetic language talking about in the seven times punishment of the people of Israel in Leviticus 26? (Uganda)
The 26th chapter of Leviticus records the covenant that God made with Israel. In general, it states that if they were obedient, they would be a blessed and prosperous nation. Should they become disobedient, they [...]
Ezekiel 39:9. How can the Jews clean up for 7 years if this war is to start after the tribulation? We know at the middle, the Jews run, so how is left to finish? (United States)
The scriptures do not teach a tribulation followed by a war on Israel. The last stage of Armageddon is the war against Israel. Jeremiah 30:7, “Alas! for that day is great, so that none is [...]
The development of the new spiritual mind is the primary goal and objective of a new creature Christian, thus he must be faithful in daily fulfilling his consecration vow. Is it that this makes one strong to face all trials which must come?
Yes! Daily walking in the footsteps of our Lord builds character-strength and faith to endure onto the end. There are many admonitions and supportive scriptures that will encourage and comfort us as we try to [...]
What are spiritual weapons?
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (ESV), “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power [...]
Explain how the unity of the brethren is like the holy anointing oil poured on Aaron in Psalms 133:1-3.
Psalm 133:1-3 (NKJV), "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of [...]
Acts 16:31, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved,” is a beautiful text. But what does it mean to believe? James 2:19 reads, “You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!” Are they saved? (India)
The cornerstone of all Christian belief is that one must believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins in order to obtain eternal life. Many have wrongly concluded that a statement of belief is all [...]
How can we pray about the coronavirus? How can we defeat coronavirus using the Bible? (Zambia)
Pandemics are nothing new to human history. Over 100 years ago, the Spanish Flu killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide. During the Middle Ages, the “Black Death” brought waves of death throughout Europe. During [...]
What can we do for God that will inspire Him to give us blessings? (Liberia)
Jesus taught his followers to focus their hearts and minds on God’s kingdom. He promised that our natural necessities will be over-ruled and provided by God. Mathew 6:33, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, [...]
What does intercession of Jesus mean in Hebrew 7:25? How can God speak for God to forgive us? Does intercession mean speaking for the sake of us or does it have another meaning?(Ethiopia)
Hebrews 7:25, “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” Definition: “intercession” the action of intervening on behalf [...]
I'm dealing with a few people who are accusing us wrongly. Their accusations are false and they never get tired of telling lies. They are wicked people and I don't know what we did to deserve this struggle. Everyday I pray to God so that He might rescue us. But nothing is working… (India)
Our hearts go out to you. Lies and false accusations are very painful and cause much suffering. Is it at all possible for you to change situations where you might start fresh without this burden? [...]
What was lost in Garden of Eden?
1. The right to life was lost. Man was created sinless and in the image of God. Genesis 1:27-28 (KJV), "So God created man in his own image...And God blessed them, and God said unto them, [...]
Could you please explain Matthew 6:22-23? How is the eye light or dark? (Jamaica)
Matthew 6:22, “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” The eye is the light and window of our being. Our [...]
In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus directed the disciples to catch a great haul of fish. Is there a prophetic aspect to this account? (United States)
As with many stories in the Bible, there is meaning beyond what appears, literal and symbolic. The two boats represent two phases of God’s kingdom. Jesus entered Peter’s boat which likely represents the Heavenly kingdom. [...]
Is it true that leadership comes from God? Is He the one who facilitates the success of these leaders as believers say? If yes, why will He destroy these political systems of the earth during the times of trouble? (France)
Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight…” John 18:36. God is not directing the leaders of this “present evil world,” Galatians 1:4 [...]
I need more clarity on this lesson in Luke 5:1-11, when Jesus told the disciples where to catch a huge load of fish. (United States)
In Luke 5, verses 1-3, Jesus taught a large multitude gathered to “hear the word of God.” The number was so large that Jesus was pushed closer and closer to the shore. Consequently, he asked [...]
Who are the Jews in Revelation 2:9? “I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.” (United States)
The seven churches in Revelation are a chronological prophecy of what will happen in Christianity (both true and nominal) after Jesus’ departure through His second advent. The church in Smyrna is the second church. It [...]
Matthew 27:52-53, “And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.” Did those who were raised die again or did they move straight to heaven? (South Africa)
Reading the accounts together in Matthew 27:45-51, Mark 15:33-39, Luke 23:46-49 and John 19:25-30, this world-changing event is one of the most dramatic we will ever hear or read. The first question this scene raises is, [...]
When we pass away, does God come to the house to collect us? What happens to the other part that is reborn? (United States)
What is the soul? The Bible tells us what the soul is. We read, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, [...]