Jacob was a patriarch but his prayer did not save his sons except Joseph. Why? David was the psalmist but Solomon's name is not found among RIGHTEOUS people. Why? Samuel was a high priest but his sons were notorious?. Why?… If they couldn't save their own family members, then what was the use of being a prophet, patriarch, or high priest? So confused. (India)
These righteous men of old suffered grief and loss because some of their children did not follow God. Yet, when people are developed and matured through their suffering, they become compassionate, godly people. These faithful [...]
Why was death a just penalty for Adam? Was Adam under a law?
The giving of a law by any competent authority implies the ability of the recipient to keep that law. The giving of a law presupposes the possibility of its violation, and, hence, a law always has [...]
How did Sunday become a day of rest or the Sabbath?
We are to praise the Lord every day. Hebrews 4:1-3 tells us we have entered into our “Lord's rest,” that is, Sabbath. The lesson of the Sabbath is more than setting aside one specific day of the week to [...]
Why did the Son become the ONLY gateway to the Father when people used to be able to go directly to the Father? (United States)
Summary: Faith is always required to approach God. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is (or know who God is) and that [...]
Please what's the difference between "Christ in you" and "you in Christ"? (Ghana)
Paul declares (Colossians 1:27) that this mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, now revealed to his saints, is “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”This is the great mystery of God [...]
Please what are the lessons in the Parable of the Marriage Feast as indicated in Matthew 22:1-14? (Ghana)
Matthew 22:2 begins with “The kingdom of heaven.” This phrase is used 32 times in Matthew. And the same thought, “kingdom of God”, appears over 60 times in the New Testament. What specifically is the [...]
What does the Bible say about celibacy? (Nigeria)
The Apostle Paul never married. He considered celibacy the preferable state, but he also said to remain unmarried was a gift. 1 Corinthians 7:7 (NIV), “I wish that all of you were as I am. [...]
What is the battle of Gog and Magog in Revelation 20:8? (Kenya)
Revelation 20:7-10 (RSV), “And when the thousand years are ended, Satan will be loosed from his prison and will come out to deceive the nations which are at the four corners of the earth, that [...]
What will heaven look like? There is a description in Revelation. But some people say that on this earth God will make heaven. Is it correct? (India)
We don’t have a description of Heaven in the Bible although Revelation seems to be giving one. Revelation 1:1 (NKJV) begins, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him…And He sent and signified it [...]
In Revelation 1:3, why should the book of Revelation be hidden? (Ghana)
Revelation 1:3 (NKJV), “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Revelation is a book [...]
If one is saved, is he always saved? If not, why does Ephesians 4:30 say, "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption"? (Vietnam)
The sealing of the Christian with the holy Spirit is explained earlier in Ephesians 1:13-14, “and believing in Whom (Christ) you were sealed with the promise by the Holy Spirit, which is the pledge of [...]
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 [...]