In the Bible, who are the two people who were born but did not die? (India)
Perhaps you are thinking of Enoch and Elijah. First, consider Enoch. Genesis 5:24 (NIV), “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” And Hebrews 11:5 (NKJV), “By faith [...]
What does the Bible say about a woman who is saved but her husband is not? (United States)
1 Corinthians 7:14 (ESV), “For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his (believing) wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her (believing) husband. Otherwise, your children would be unclean (sinners [...]
Why should Christians stay away from yoga and Eastern religions? (United States)
Yoga exercises stretch and strengthen muscles, increase balance, and may reduce stress. As an exercise, it can be beneficial. However, if a class includes Eastern meditations, those meditations may have a non-Christian, religious dimension. Some [...]
Can good works restore the relationship of God and man?
No. Isaiah 64:6 (NIV), “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…” Even if we try as hard as we can, we are still [...]
Please give a clear understanding of Matthew 11:18-19 (NLT), "For John didn't spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, 'He's possessed by a demon.' The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, 'He's a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!' But wisdom is shown to be right by its results."(Ghana)
The angel, Gabriel, told Zecharias that his wife Elizabeth would give birth to a prophet who would be named John. John would “be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine [...]
An employee built a house using his life savings. Some people demanded that the house be donated to the pastor. The person denied it. Does it mean that as a result he will go to hell? (India)
No one may demand a sacrifice or gift from another. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, never asked for, nor demanded, nor owned a house. Luke 9:58, “Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes and birds of [...]
Why do we need to go to church when all the people there are hypocrites? (United States)
Many churches seem to focus on tithing, attendance numbers, beautiful buildings. Of course, we all know those things do not bring us closer to God. We need to feed on God’s word and then apply [...]
In Revelation 17, explain the harlot, her nakedness and her death.
Revelation 17:1,5-6,15-18 (ESV), “… Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters, ... 5 And on her forehead was written a name of mystery: ‘Babylon the [...]
What can I do to have an effective relationship with Jesus Christ? (Sierra Leone)
Many think if a person believes in Jesus and lives a righteous life, that is enough. Not so. Jesus said, “Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and [...]
Explain Colossians 1st chapter. (India)
The book of Colossians was written by the apostle Paul to the church at Colossae, a city in Asia Minor. After his greeting (verses 1-2) Paul expresses his thanks to God for them and encourages [...]
Please can you tell me if the Bible says our pets have souls? (Australia)
Animals are souls. Genesis 1:21,24 (KJV), 21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature (nephesh) that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and [...]
Can you explain Isaiah 28:16-18 in depth?
Isaish 28:16-16 (NASB1995): 16 Therefore this is what the Lord God says: Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed.The one who believes in [...]
Who is called the "son of God" in the gospel?
The phrase “son of God” demonstrates the special relationship between parent and child. It indicates closeness, favor, protection, guidance and love. In Luke 3:38, Mary’s genealogy records that Adam was a “son of God.” Adam was [...]
Who will enter heaven according to the Bible?
Summary: To receive a heavenly resurrection, a person must accept Christ as his Savior, deny his own will to obey God’s will, and be faithful to the heavenly calling.Discussion: The Old Testament offered a promise [...]
Why did Jesus say in John 5:30, "By myself I can do nothing"? If Jesus is God, why would he talk like that? (India)
There is only one Almighty God. Isaiah 46:9, “I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me.” Jesus never said He was God. He always said He [...]
Does God hate false accusations? What will be the reward of those accusers? (Ghana)
Sadly, false accusations are part of mankind’s sin-sickness. But take heart, people also falsely accused our Lord. They said Jesus was demon-possessed. Mark 3:22 (NIV), “And the teachers of the law who came down from [...]
What is the different between LORD and God? (Nigeria)
In most Bible translations, the word “LORD” in all capital letters is the Hebrew word typically rendered “Jehovah”. Directly transliterated it is “YHVH” without vowels. A few Bibles do translate YHVH as “Jehovah” rather than [...]
What is the true religion? Are the religions of Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, etc. wrong?
The true religion will reflect the true God. What is God like? Consider how God’s natural creation demonstrates His attributes. Romans 1:20 (NIV), “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power [...]
Can a Christian lady marry a Muslim man? (Qatar)
No. When a Christian and a non-Christian marry, that couple is considered unequally yoked. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (NIV) “do not be yoked together with unbelievers”. Deuteronomy 22:10 tells us, “do not plow with an ox [...]
What does the Bible say about Christmas? (Philippines)
Short Answer: The Bible does not teach us to celebrate Jesus’ birth. However, it is always permissible to rejoice in different aspects of our Lord’s life.Discussion: Jesus never told his disciples to celebrate his birth. [...]
Why did God create the earth? (Nepal)
The earth is a gift from God to mankind!“Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.” “And I will make the place (footstool) of my feet glorious.” “And his (Jehovah’s) [...]
Is God going to fight the Armageddon and the Hamongog wars?
Summary: Yes, God, as represented by Christ, ends the present evil world (Galatians 1:4) in the Armageddon battle. Discussion: Gog is the enemy of God. Ezekiel 38:3, 18, 20-23 (ESV), “and say, Thus says the [...]