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, [...]
Why did Jesus heal the sick? (Zambia)
These healings reveal Jesus’ compassion for suffering mankind. Matthew 14:14 “...He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.” Again, when Jesus healed two blind men, He was “moved with [...]
What would have been the answer today, if Jesus Christ said to a poor woman that she should get out of his way because the food we give to humans is not given to dogs? (Ghana)
Matthew 15:25-26 (NKJV), “Then she (a Syrophoenician woman) came and worshiped him (Jesus), saying, ‘Lord, help me!’ But He answered and said, ‘It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to [...]
1 Corinthians 11:23 -26. What exactly does it mean when it says if any one eat and drink unworthily, he brings damnation to himself? Is that pertaining to sins in our life as Christians? Or before we are converted as Sinners? So, why does it say examine ourselves?
I Corinthians 11:27-29 (NIV), “So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone [...]
Some Christian ministers teach communion should be eaten daily for healing. 1 Corinthians 11:26 does say, "For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, you do show the Lord's death till he come."
Communion has its origins in the Jewish Passover, which was observed yearly on the 14th day of the Jewish month of Nisan. As a Jew, Jesus celebrated the Passover throughout his life (Luke 2:41; John [...]
Who was the last prophet in the Bible and why was John the Baptist called the greatest prophet in the Bible?
John the Baptist was the last and greatest prophet under the Law. Jesus declared that no prophet from the “house of servants” was John’s superior. “There hath not arisen a greater prophet than John the [...]
Please explain the symbolic meanings in Revelation 13:1-2.
Dragon – civil power, Pagan Rome; Heavens – the higher or ruling powers; Earth – the people under, or obedient to the ruling powers (under the heavens); Sea – the general masses of mankind, not [...]
Explain Revelation 13:9-10.
“If any man hath an ear, let him hear.” (Verse 9.) Some Christians had carefully studied God’s word and who had the hearing of faith. They honored God and His word, despite the magnificence, success, [...]
Is there any parallel to the Image worship (Revelation 13:15) foreshadowed by the Jewish Church?
Yes, Israel was carried captive to Babylon; there an Image was set up, and all were commanded to worship it. Babylon is a type or shadow of the nominal church. Thus the name Babylon (Confusion) [...]
What are some examples of ways one can get addicted?
Addictions are unhealthy coping behaviors that cannot be stopped without outside help. We are born sinners into a sinful world opposed by Satan. From these three sources of sin come pain and suffering. Many do [...]
How do you cleanse your heart from all evil thoughts?
This is a lifelong struggle. Evil thoughts come from the world when we see people hurting others, or in unholy shows, movies, magazines, sexual displays, etc. Popular songs present evil as good. Our own fallen [...]
What is your answer for the controversial ending of the book of Mark 16:9-20? The NKJV Bible says the longer ending of this book is original but the NIV Bible says no. Is it because of the different manuscripts? Because NKJV uses Textus Receptus manuscripts and NIV uses Sinaiticus manuscripts.
The ending verses of Mark, verses 16:9-20, were added. When you look at the Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus (biblical manuscripts dating back to 320-400 AD), it appears Mark stopped mid-sentence. Thus the end of [...]
Why did God allow so many prophets to have multiple wives?
Yes, some Old Testament prophets did have multiple wives. In Abraham’s case, God used Abraham’s marriage situation to illustrate two covenants. Galatians 4:22-26, 3:29 (NIV), “For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by [...]
What is the Jezebel spirit?
In Revelation (2:20-25; 18:7), Queen Jezebel symbolizes a great religious system (the apostate church of Rome) in this Gospel Age. Roman Catholicism did great violence to God's truth and to true Christians by putting to [...]
Please cite some historical events with statistics detailing how the apostate church of Rome persecuted God's holy people (Revelation 17:6).
Some historical events of the tyrannical reign of the church of Rome include:The city of Beziers, France was stormed and taken in 1209, and 60,000 citizens, without regard for age or sex, perished by the [...]
What is the literal and allegorical meaning of first Passover in the Bible?
Literally, the term Passover refers to the angel of death passing over a family and not taking the life of any first-born man or livestock. Exodus 12:27, “that you shall say, It is the Passover [...]
Why doesn't Jesus know about his second coming as per the scripture Mark 13:32?
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the son, but only the Father” (Mark 13:32).When Jesus spoke these words, the Father had not yet revealed to [...]
When the woman with the issue of blood touched the garment of Jesus Christ, how did he know someone touched him?
Jesus was able to perceive her need as part of the miracle of her healing.Our Lord, who came to ransom the race of sinners, was free from sin, and was free also from pain, sickness [...]
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus was and is the son of God. He was a spirit being before he was born on earth. Jesus was called “the Word” (Logos in Greek) and created all things as God’s representative and through God’s power [...]
Was Judas Iscariot truly a close relative of Jesus?
No, Judas was not a relative of Jesus. The Judas who betrayed our Lord was named Judas Iscariot. This name is explained in John 6:71, “Judas the son of Simon Iscariot.” (ESV) In the Bible, [...]
What made Jesus cry when Lazarus died if he knew he was going to raise him back to life again?
John 11:35-36, 38 (RSV), “Jesus wept. So the Jews said, ‘See how he loved him!’…Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb…"The scriptures explain why Jesus cried; it was because Jesus was personally feeling [...]
Can we change God's mind?
Yes and no. No, we cannot change God’s mind. God has a plan and He will fulfill His purposes. Isaiah 46:9-10 (NET), “Remember what I accomplished in antiquity! Truly I am God, I have no [...]