Why does God say that He chastens those whom He loves? (Trinidad/Tobago)
It is a unique privilege to have the heavenly Father so involved with our lives that He accepts us as dearly beloved children. He teaches us by instruction in the Word of truth and by [...]
Please explain 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NASB), "Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are." (Philippines)
We will consider three perspectives of these verses. Perspective 1: In the context of this chapter, Paul is warning the brethren to watch for those who would bring in false doctrines and heresies. These could [...]
How or what offering is an act of worship of love? (Nigeria)
“God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) In Old Testament times, under the law given to Israel through Moses, it was proper to present offerings of [...]
What are some Bible verses about spiritual fruitfulness? (Liberia) (fruit of the spirit)
In John chapter 15, Jesus said if we abide in him, we will bear fruit. To abide in Jesus, we must first acknowledge we are sinners, and we cannot become righteousness by our own works. [...]
What are some encouraging Bible verses to read in the time of a loss of a loved one from the Old and New Testament?
Psalm 69:16: “Hear me O LORD, for thy lovingkindness is good; turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.” (KJV)Psalm 147:3 “He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds.” (KJV)John 14:27: “Peace [...]
What is the interpretation of the scapegoat? Are both goats representing Christ or is the scapegoat the devil? (United States)
In His wisdom, God understood a special priesthood of believers would be necessary to help reconcile the world to Himself. Jesus and His Saints will be the priesthood for all mankind. 1 Peter 2:9, … [...]
In John 11:25-26, “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.’” What did Jesus mean believing and living and never dying-ever? (Zambia)
All of mankind are under the curse of death as it says in 1 Corinthians 15:22, “in Adam all die.” Jesus’s sacrifice made it possible for all mankind to have the opportunity for everlasting life [...]
Can we ask Bible trivia questions and Bible game questions on this app?
The purpose of this app is to answer sincere, heartfelt questions about the Bible or about how to apply the Bible to our lives. We receive hundreds of sincere questions and it is a challenge [...]
Are we allowed to eat meat after the second coming of Christ? (United States)
Christ’s second advent reign is a time of restoration of all that was lost through sin. Acts 3:20-21 (NKJV), “…He may (shall) send Jesus Christ,…whom heaven must receive (or retain) until the times of restoration [...]
Why did the nation of Israel need a king?
The prophet Samuel was a good judge and prophet, who “judged Israel all the days of his life” 1 Samuel 7:15. But when Samuel grew too old to fulfill his duties, he appointed his two [...]
Ephesians 6:14-17. How does this armor of God protect us from Satan?
Ephesians 6:13 (NET), “…take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.”In order to stand firm, you [...]
What do the seven years in Daniel chapter 4 mean? (United States)
In King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of Daniel 4, seven times are prophesied. Daniel gave the king the literal interpretation, in which Nebuchadnezzar was represented by the tree which grew large, strong, and tall. This represented King [...]
I would like to know how Jesus Christ is not God? If he is his deity and also God is manifest in the flesh? (United States)
There is an interesting account found in John 10:31-36 (NRSV), “The Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus replied, ‘I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these [...]
What does "Strong's" mean? (India)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, generally known as Strong's Concordance is a helpful resource to study the Bible. In 1890, Professor James Strong, a Methodist theologian, published a complete concordance for every word in [...]
In the Bible, what are the types of crowns and what do they mean?
The Bible identifies many different kinds of crowns. In the Old Testament, the high priest of Israel wore a golden crown. Exodus 39:30 (NKJV), “Then they made the plate of the holy crown of pure [...]
What is the ultimate goal of every human being, i.e. what is our purpose of existence ultimately? (Ghana)
Summary: Jesus taught our ultimate purpose to be, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And [...]
Someone asked me to explain why our General Overseer goes about with a siren and bodyguards? Please, how do I answer the person as a Christian? (United Kingdom)
Summary: No spirit-begotten Christian needs any human bodyguards.Discussion: Angels have and do invisibly minister to all those who have made a consecration to do the will of God and follow in the footsteps of Jesus. [...]
Many pastors say all of God's words are recorded in the Bible. There are no words, other holy books, or new prophecies outside of the Bible. Did you agree with this opinion? (India)
Only the Bible is the inspired word of God given to man. We see this in 2 Timothy 3:16: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” Paul [...]
Does God know every single thing about what will happen next in our life on earth? If he knows, then does it means he knows our destiny (that we will go to heaven or hell)? (Ethiopia)
Isaiah 46:10 (CSB), "I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: my plan will take place, and I will do all my will.” In 1 John 3:1-2, [...]
Does God know what we are thinking and what we are about to do? (Zambia)
The answer is yes. God is all-knowing. He knows the end from the beginning. He can read our hearts and know the true motives for why we do the things we do. For example, God [...]
Why do people die? (Canada)
Very simply, as Adam’s children, we inherit death in our bodies. We are born sinners. “Look, I was guilty of sin from birth, a sinner the moment my mother conceived me.” Psalm 51:5 (NET) Adam [...]
What is the Christian worldview of what is happening today? (Libya)
Christians view current events as important preparations for Christ’s 1,000-year Kingdom. Christ’s soon-to-be established kingdom is called the “new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells.” (2 Peter 3:13) They will not be literal [...]