In Zechariah 14:4, will the Mt. of Olives literally be split or is it a symbolic picture? (Nigeria)
Zechariah 14:3-5 (ESV), “Then the LORD will go out and fight against those nations as when he fights on a day of battle. 4 On that day his feet shall stand on the Mount of [...]
What is the reason I should go to church?
Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV), “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all [...]
In Isaiah 66:8, how can a nation be born in a day? (South Africa)
Isaiah 66:7-8 (NIV), “Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son. Who has ever heard of such things? Who has ever seen things like this? [...]
Where is God right now? What is He doing? (Botswana)
God is in heaven: “…his holy dwelling in heaven.” 2 Chronicles 30:27. Revelation 4:2, “I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.” If God is [...]
What will happen when Jesus comes back? In which book, chapter, and verse, is it found? (Kenya)
“...the kingdom of the world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ: and he shall reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15) This scripture summarizes the purpose and results of Jesus’s [...]
Please explain Psalm 87:4. In the scripture, what is God's plan to deal with the enemies of Israel? (Nigeria)
Summary: Those who oppose Israel now will rejoice in Christ’s kingdom on earth. Discussion: Psalm 87 is about Zion, which symbolizes the heavenly government and rulers of God’s kingdom. Isaiah 2:2-3 (NIV), “In the last [...]
In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, what is the falling away that occurs before Christ's return? (Ghana)
Summary: The “falling away” has historically occurred. Discussion: In this scripture, the Greek word for “falling away” is apostasia meaning apostasy. It is referring to leaving Bible truths. The falling away started to occur even [...]
Is only God allowed to forgive sins? If yes, then Jesus is God..agreed? (United Kingdom)
Jesus redeemed mankind with His own blood. 1 Peter 1:18-19 (NKJV), “knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold…but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without [...]
In Romans 12:1-2, what is the full explanation of a living sacrifice? (Turkey)
All who would be of the “new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17) – of the “Royal Priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9) - must sacrifice their own will, offering themselves to God, even as our High Priest Jesus [...]
What are five points that prophesied the death of Christ in the Psalms and in hymns? (Myanmar)
1. Psalm 22:1, “To the Chief Musician. Set to ‘The Deer of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. ‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from [...]
In Acts 3:25, Peter said that the Jews were heirs of the covenant God made with Abraham. Why? The Jews had not accepted Jesus. (United States)
Acts 3:25 states, “And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring, all peoples of the earth will be blessed.’” This [...]
Is the Book of Mormon the gospel described in Revelation 14:6?
Revelation 14:6-7 (NASB), “And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people; and [...]
Please explain Revelation 2:17 (NKJV), "To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it. (Nigeria)
The manna recalls the story of Israel in the wilderness. “Hidden” would refer to the golden bowl full of manna laid away in the Ark of the Covenant. This manna was a memorial to the faithfulness [...]
Please explain the prophecy from Isaiah 29:11-14. What are the sealed book and the marvelous works and wonder? (Philippines)
In Isaiah 29, God is addressing Israel. God had made a covenant with Israel and had promised to specially watch over them. (See Deuteronomy 28.) However, if they did not obey the LORD, God would [...]
Please explain Daniel 8:14, "And he said to me, 'For two thousand three hundred days, then the sanctuary shall be cleansed.'" (Philippines)
What is the Sanctuary – what or who does it represent? Literally, the Sanctuary was the place to praise and worship God, make offerings to Him, etc. (Hebrews 9:2) In the spiritual sense, it is where [...]
How did Solomon apply his wisdom? (Ghana)
Solomon used God's wisdom to understand the natural world. 1 Kings 4:29-34 (NIV), “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight…He was wiser than anyone else…and his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He spoke [...]
Is the coronavirus an Act of God? (United States)
No, but it may be an act of Satan or his demons. Is Satan real? Does he exist? Yes. Satan first disrupted man’s life when he lied by telling Adam and Eve they would not [...]
Does the Bible teach about plagues in the end times? We have a coronavirus now and wondered about it. (United States)
The nations seem to face one crippling distress followed by another crippling distress Their capacity to provide relief is overwhelmed. The coronavirus is yet one more example of what Jesus called, “…upon the earth distress [...]
Explain about the persecution of Israel. (India)
When God made His covenant with Abraham, He gave this promise: “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse…I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous [...]
Does a person who rejects Christ have the same punishment as Hitler? (United States)
Yes and maybe. But it will not be the punishment of eternal torment. (See our section on Hell, Death/Grave.) ALL are promised a resurrection. Some who have lived righteously will have more advantages and blessings [...]
Since hell is not a place of eternal torment, what the meaning of Matthew 25:41, "Then he will say to those on his left, Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels."
God’s judgment against unrighteousness is unalterable and eternal. He declared unto Adam that in the day he disobeyed he would die. (Genesis 2:17) The Apostle Paul wrote that the wages of sin is death. (Romans [...]
What does Isaiah 65:20 mean when it reads children will die at age 100? Is it talking about something other than heaven? (United States)
Summary: Isaiah 65:17-25 is about life on earth when Christ reigns in righteousness. Discussion: Isaiah 65:20 is a prophecy that will be fulfilled during Christ’s reign on Earth. Consider the context. Isaiah 65:17, “See, I [...]