Why did Jesus tell the man he had healed from leprosy not to tell anyone? (Luke 5:12-14)
The account you are referencing is found in Luke 5:12-14: (NASB1995) “While he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on [...]
How do we know the 66-book of the Bible we study include the books God wants us to study?
We believe the Bible is the very foundation of the Christian faith. It is described as the mind of God revealed to humanity—a revelation that informs us about our origins, our path through history and [...]
How do I walk close to God every day?
Staying close to God involves intentional effort, transforming our mindset and actions, and relying on God's grace and providence through Jesus Christ. It’s dedicated work of continuous learning and applying scriptural principles.•Develop a Devoted Prayer [...]
Luke 11:13 talks of God being pleased in giving the holy spirit to those who ask, but there is also the "spirit of adoption" or anointing. What is the difference?
"For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God ...Ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The spirit itself beareth witness with [...]
Why in Exodus 14:17-18 does God say His glory will be shown through the Egyptian chariots rather than the obvious miraculous parting of the Red Sea?
"I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen. The Egyptians [...]
What does the number 8 (eight) picture in the Bible?
This response excerpted from a sermon by Wes Cramer entitled “Psalm 119.” View/listen here: https://youtu.be/zFWToTgio1MCreationWe understand we are in the last one-seventh of the seventh creative day. In 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, the Apostle Paul tells [...]
What does Psalm 23 mean in our lives today?
Psalm 23 is cherished by many Christians for its vivid portrayal of God’s care, and its implications for our everyday, modern life. For a step-by-step walkthrough of the Psalm, we invite you to listen to:Christian Questions [...]
Does worshipping in the “wrong” church prevent a person from being saved?
The Bible specifies that the only means of salvation is by faith in Jesus and in the sacrifice of his perfect human life as a ransom price for mankind (John 14:6, Acts 4:10-12, 1 Timothy [...]
Is David's Psalm 22 prophetic about Jesus?
Psalms 22’s author is generally accepted to be David, the shepherd who became king of Israel. Although David is described as “a man after God’s own heart’ (1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22), David was not [...]
What does 1 Peter 5:10 (KJV) mean? “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen settle you.”
During his ministry on earth, Jesus sought those who, like him, were prepared to completely dedicate, or consecrate, their hearts and minds to God. Jesus understood that this type of commitment, which would come at [...]
Why does God say Moses is dead in Joshua 1:1,2, and yet Jesus refers to God as the God of the living? (Mark 12:16-27, Luke 20:34-38)
Genesis chapters 1-2 outline God’s creation of the universe. As the scope of the chapters narrow, the creation of the earth takes focus, including the separation of the land from the water, the creation of [...]
Who are the "great company" or "great multitude" in Revelation 7?
Revelation 7:9-17 describes a picture of the spiritual classes, of which the "great multitude" is a piece of this puzzle. The setting of the picture is heaven, a spiritual plane of existence.The first participant in [...]
How could Satan have a conversation with God about Job in Job 1:6-10? Is it an allegory?
The book of Job describes the experiences and trials of one of God’s followers, Job, and the faithfulness with which he clung to God, even during hardships he did not understand and despite the urgings [...]
What is the meaning of Colossians 3:3? "For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God."
The Bible speaks of three different types of death:· Adamic death, passed onto the entire race by Adam for his original disobedience to God· Christ’s sacrificial death for the benefit of all mankind, paying the [...]
Does Joel 2:28 predict that people during the present time will have gifts of prophecy and visions?
Joel 2:28: (KJV) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your [...]
What is the book of Acts about?
The Book of Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke ends the Gospel of Luke and starts the book of Acts with the conversation Jesus and the disciples had on the walk [...]
I know many good and honest people who don't even claim to be Christians. Why don't they believe on the Lord Jesus Christ?
The terrible things that happen in the world make it difficult for some to believe in God, let alone Christ. They cannot understand why God allows the things He does—how can a loving God let [...]
Is it good for Christians to celebrate Valentine's Day?
The Bible does not reference Valentine’s Day or anything similar, as it was created hundreds of years after the Bible was written. Its history is quite convoluted according to the timeline presented by Wikipedia. Valentine's [...]
What is the difference between our "old man" and the flesh? When the Bible says our old man was crucified on the cross and dead, what does it mean? Was it our flesh crucified?
The “flesh” and the “old man” are synonymous.During his ministry, Jesus told his apostles that in order to follow him, one needed to “deny oneself” and “take up his cross” (Matthew 16:24). He further tells [...]
In Ephesians 4:1, what is meant by " keep the unity of peace"?
Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,4:2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in4:3 endeavoring to [...]
Please explain the last part of 2 Corinthians 12:14. (children/parents)
1 Corinthians 12:14: Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children [...]
What does 2 Corinthians 2:14 mean? (sweet savor)
2 Corinthians 2:14 NASB1995: “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.”The Apostle Paul offers [...]