Which is the first Christian country written in Bible? (India)
There has never been a Christian country. God has never made a covenant with any Gentile country to be His Christian nation. Jesus said the “gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the [...]
I'm in a church where the pastor controls everything. The pastor doesn't allow the leadership to make suggestions or contribute to church matters. There are no elders, no deacons and board. The leaders don't have any idea of how the church finances are managed. The pastor makes all the decisions and wouldn't allow anyone to question him. Is this biblical?
Without knowing the details, we feel unable to judge. However, the Bible does teach how a church should be organized. First, the congregation should study the structure of the New Testament church. All Christian members were [...]
Genesis 1:31 (WEB), "God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. There was evening and there was morning, a sixth day." This ending statement is made after each creative day. But on the Seventh day the statement of "there was evening and there was morning, a seventh day" is not made by Elohim Yahweh. Why? What's the meaning or implication of this? (India)
The seventh day is not yet finished. Mankind has been living through the seventh day. As you noted, Yahweh uses, “there was evening and there was morning” at the end of each of the six creative days. Yahweh [...]
What is the Bible?
Summary: The Bible is the story of man: their creation and fall into sin and death. It also talks about our Jesus as our Savior, dying in order to release man from their death sentence. [...]
Why did God plant the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden?
Summary: The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil was a test of man’s obedience to God.Discussion: John 4:23 (NKJV), “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father [...]
Will Adam and Eve be ever forgiven for their sin of eating the forbidden fruit in garden of Eden? If not. Why please?
Yes, Adam & Eve will be forgiven for their original sin. That is exactly the reason why Jesus came to the earth, to die for Adam’s sin and to release him and his entire family [...]
In the full Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) Yahweh is an ELOHIM (God) OF WAR. But his only Son Yahshua in the Greek Scriptures (New Testament) is a PROPHET OF PEACE. Why this clash or dual personalities of Father and Son? (India)
There are “times and seasons” (Acts 1:7) in God’s plan. Ecclesiastes 3:1 explains, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” Verses 2-8 make contrast between being born and [...]
In the Ten Commandments, one said thou shall not kill. But can we pray for an evil person to die? Is it wrong? (Nigeria)
Yes, it is wrong to pray for someone to die. You are correct that the Ten Commandments state that thou shall not kill. Not only should we not kill, but also we should strive to [...]
Is Judas in heaven or hell?
Judas Iscariot is dead and in the grave. In Romans, we are told, “the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23). Thus, when [...]
What or who is the one who restrains the work of antichrist in 2 Thessalonians 2:7?
In Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, he spends time correcting the misunderstanding that the Lord had already returned. So, in the second chapter verses 3 and 4 (NASB) he says, “let no one in [...]
What is the doctrine of Jerusalem to Christians? (India)
Jerusalem is prominent in God’s plan for man. The Christian’s heart should long for and understand both the natural and spiritual meaning of Jerusalem. The exiled Jews lamented the loss of Jerusalem. Psalm 137:5-6, “ [...]
Does God get angry?
Yes, God does get angry. Psalm 7:11 (NKJV), “God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day.”Psalm 76:7, “Thou, even thou, art to be feared; And who may stand in thy [...]
Are Christians allowed to join protesters who at times become violent? (United States)
Satan presented Jesus with the third temptation to worship him. Matthew 4:8-10 (CSB) - “…the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. [...]
When was Satan cast out from heaven?
When created without sin, Satan was named Lucifer. We will use Lucifer in this answer.Ezekiel 28:13-16 (CSB) “You (Lucifer) were in Eden, the garden of God….You were an anointed guardian cherub, for I had appointed [...]
Why should people not indulge in casual sex? (Nigeria)
Just as marriage symbolizes the unity and devotion between a man and woman, sex symbolizes the unity of the flesh as one. Genesis 2:24 (NASB), "For this reason a man shall leave his father and [...]
Is it proper for a Christian minister and his wife to join the protesters out in the streets? (United States)
Christians follow Jesus as their example. Did Jesus protest the political issues of His day? One of the apostles, Simon, was a zealot. The Zealots were a movement that rebelled when Rome imposed imperial cult [...]
What are the two Hebrew words, Aleph and Tav existing in Hebrew manuscripts at the beginning of thousands of Scriptures, which are not translated into English language Bible translations? (India)
The Hebrew word eth (Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance #H853) spelled Aleph-Tay is left untranslated because it is used to provide emphasis in the text with the sense of “entity; self.” Depending on the structure of the sentence, [...]
In Genesis 1:2, the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. The linking verb "was" has several different meanings. So is it possible that Genesis 1:2 is saying that the earth "became" without form and void? Can you replace "was" with another linking verb?
In considering the sense of Genesis 1:2 we are blessed to have the guidance of investigations into the early earth’s geology. The harmony of the testimony of Genesis and of the testimony of geology is amazing [...]
Why do I feel empty? Can I ask God why He has forsaken me as Job asked? (South Africa)
You should certainly ask the Lord why you feel empty, but the idea that God has forsaken you is a lie planted in your heart. All of God’s promises are true. God has promised, “I [...]
In which books of the Bible is Antichrist spoken about? (Benin)
Here is a shortlist of scriptural references.Matthew 24:5 - For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.Matthew 24:24 - For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and [...]
Where does the Bible teach how to treat animals? (United States)
God has great love for the animal kingdom and asked Adam to name the animals for us. (Genesis 2:19-20). Our Lord made animals for man’s companionship and service. Mankind has a responsibility to humanely care for them [...]
How to stop killing? (Philippines)
In this present time of trouble, God instructs the humble to, “Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth, who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will [...]