Can Christians celebrate Christmas and give gifts to family and friends?
In our day, Christmas is largely a secular and commercial event. However, to some, it means a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. And just as the “wise men from the east” brought gifts [...]
In a sinless world, is it possible or impossible to be tested and authenticated? (United States)
The principles of good and evil will always exist. God wants His intelligent beings to worship Him willingly “in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24. He does not want robots.​ So, where does sin begin? [...]
Who is the true justifier in the Bible? (India)
Romans 3:26 (NKJV), “to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He (God) might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.” God is omniscient; He knows all things. [...]
Can you name the two witnesses who come to this earth after the second coming of Jesus Christ, preach the gospel and die as witnesses of blood? (India)
If we compare Dan. 7:25; 12:7, with Rev. 11:2,3,9,12, and 12:6,14, we will find that these prophecies measure the same length of time. In symbolic language, a “time” is composed of twelve months, of thirty [...]
Can we bless God? (Liberia)
Yes, we can, and the Bible tells us how. The word translated “bless” in the Old Testament is from a Hebrew word that means “to kneel”. When used with respect to God’s intelligent creation, it [...]
When one marries before being born again, and later discovers after being born again that he has married a totally wrong person, what is to be done? (Nigeria)
Marriage is a challenge. Two people need to become a united team. They need to learn to love each other when life is happy and difficult. After the first blush of infatuation wears off, we [...]
Is Mary the mother of God?
To answer this question, let’s start by asking, who is Jehovah God and Jesus Christ? John 1:1,14, “In the beginning was the Word (Logos), and the Word (Logos) was with God…And the Word (Logos) became flesh, [...]
Explain Romans 15:5-6, "Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." (India)
This scripture emphasizes unity among Christians: “like-minded,” “one mind,” and “one mouth”. It also gives the basis for that unity, “according to Christ Jesus.” The Weymouth translation says, “in accordance with the example of Christ Jesus.” [...]
I want to preach God's words, but I feel I can't. I feel my mouth is sewed shut, and I fear if I try I might mislead or say something wrong. I don't know how to preach, can you help? (United States)
“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) You are wise to proceed with caution when proclaiming the [...]
Explain the 1st and 2nd resurrections. (United States)
Jesus was the first to receive immortality. Immortality means life that needs nothing to exist forever. It is death-proof. God used his mighty power to give Jesus this gift. Ephesians 1:19-20, “the immeasurable greatness of [...]
What is hell fire in the Bible? (Liberia)
In the Old Testament, the word hell is translated from the Hebrew word, sheol. In the King James Bible, it is translated 3 times as pit, 31 times grave, and 31 times hell. The New [...]
Is there a difference between going to heaven immediately upon death and the saints being called up from their graves on the resurrection day?
1 Corinthians 15:51, 52 describes the two parts of the resurrection of the saints: “We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at [...]
In the Bible, who says before my birth God chose me through my mother's womb? (India)
In the history of mankind, only a few have been specially selected to serve God from the womb. These have been chosen for a specific work. For example: Isaiah 49:5, "And now the LORD says, Who formed Me from the womb [...]
Who in the Bible has been cremated?
The Jews did not practice cremation. Recorded instances of cremation were live, infant sacrifices offered to idols. These practices were abominations. Jeremiah 32:35, "..high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of [...]
Should a Christian go to a party? (United States)
It would depend on the type of party. For example, if the main activity of the party is drinking and dancing, then no. These behaviors promote our fallen flesh. But a birthday party or a [...]
What is the abomination of desolation in Matthew 24:15?
The foundation of the great abomination of desolation rests in the doctrine of the mass. The mass substitutes human performances (that of priests) in place of the great sacrifice of Calvary, for the cleansing away of sin. Jesus’ sacrifice was “once for all,” Romans [...]
Who killed Jesus?
While the Roman government put Jesus to death, God holds the Jews of that time responsible for crucifying Jesus. First, we have the Jews’ own words to Pilate. Mark 15:14, “Then Pilate said to them, [...]
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 [...]