Explain the two anointed ones in Zechariah 4:14.
Zechariah 4:2-6, 11-14 (NIV), “‘What do you see?’ I answered, ‘I see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. Also there [...]
How important is church growth?
Church growth is not important. God is the one calling and developing the small, true church. Increasing church attendance will not increase the true church nor will it convert the world. Only Jesus and His [...]
Is it bad to wear earrings?
1 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV), “Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the [...]
John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask Jesus if he was the Messiah or should he expect another one. Did he doubt Jesus was the Messiah or there is another hidden meaning?
Matthew 11:2-5, 7, 10-11 (NET) “Now when John heard in prison about the deeds Christ had done, he sent his disciples to ask a question: 3 ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should [...]
Narrate the circumstances that made Jesus Christ assert that "those who take the sword die by the sword"?
The events leading up to Jesus’ declaration included the Last Supper; Jesus’ prophecy that Peter would deny Him; an explanation that things were now changing. Jesus declared, “‘But now if you have a purse, take [...]
Can you tell me about the two paths?
Actually, the Bible talks about three paths: the narrow way, the broad way, and the highway of holiness.The Narrow Way leads to immortality in heaven. “For the gate is small and the way is narrow [...]
Before you have GOD'S blessings, must you suffer first?
Ever since Adam’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden, man has suffered. The sentence of death involved the whole dying process including pain in childbirth, and heavy labor to provide food and life’s necessities. All [...]
Why does not God take away Satan's powers?
God can only choose the wisest and best plan for eternity. The principles of right and wrong (good and evil) will always exist. God created the angels and man with the freedom to choose between [...]
In Matthew 15:24-30, Jesus said, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs." Did Jesus insult the woman?
There are many lessons for us in this curious account found in both Matthew 15 and Mark 7. A Gentile woman did not accept a seeming denial from Jesus when she asked for her daughter [...]
Who goes to heaven?
“To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne,” Revelation 3:21 (NKJV). Those who are granted a [...]
If I repent but fall back into sin (addiction) sometimes within days or hours…or weeks or months, am I truly repenting and forgiven each time? Or am I not truly repenting because I know!!! I DO NOT WANT TO CONTINUE TO FALL!
Your body has become dependent on drugs. This means your mind and body will crave the substance in order to feel normal. If you stop using, your body will feel sick. Then, you will want [...]
Luke 10:42 says "only one thing is needed" What does only one thing mean?
Luke 10:38-42 (NLT), “38 …a woman named Martha welcomed him (Jesus) into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the [...]
When you look at the attitudes of modern day Christians, how would Jesus have felt if He were here?
The high calling to follow Christ is only open during this time period. It is a very special invitation from God to become a part of Jesus’ bride or church class. “Many are called, but [...]
Is saying, "Oh my God" a Sin?
Yes. It is a sin. Exodus 20:7 (NIV), “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.” God is the supreme [...]
Is a person born again if we don't see any fruit of the spirit in him?
John 3:6-8 (CSB), “Whatever is born of the flesh is flesh, and whatever is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I told you that you must be born again. The [...]
How do I stay saved?
Walking with the Lord is a joyful and blessed experience. It should not be fearful. We should not always be worried. Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and [...]
Should Christians listen to contemporary Christian music?
We want songs that reinforce the good in our hearts. Are the lyrics lovely, pure and good? Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is [...]
What is the Church? Is the Church visible, invisible or both? How can one become a member of the Church? Do we choose or does God choose us?
The promise God made to Abraham in Genesis 22:16-18 had two parts: “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, …indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the [...]
How can there be three equal Gods and yet there be only one God?
If there are three Gods, “equal in power and in glory,” as the catechisms declare, then it is untrue to say there is only one God. Yet St. Paul writes, “there is one God, the [...]
What is the seal that God seals us with? 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 (NKJV), “Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” [...]
What explanations can you give about Hebrews, chapter 12, verses 21 to 23??
Hebrews 12:22-24 (NKJV), “But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the [...]
Is smoking weed (cannabis) bad? Even if it Is not controlling your perception of God or life?
“Like tobacco smoke, marijuana smoke is an irritant to the throat and lungs and can cause a heavy cough during use. It also contains levels of volatile chemicals and tar that are similar to tobacco [...]