How can we believe in Jesus if we are sinners?
Ephesians 2:8 (NIV), “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” The process of developing faith is a gift from God. [...]
Explain the meaning of Zacharias' words in Luke 1:67-80.
2 Peter 1:21 (NIV), “For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” Zacharias was moved by the [...]
Interpretation of Psalms 27:1, "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
David, the son of Jesse, wrote this psalm. David had wonderfully experienced the LORD’s personal care and protection throughout his life. He also remembered how God had cared for and protected the nation of Israel. [...]
What does the Bible say about deacons?
The word deacon, Greek diakonos, means servant or minister. The Apostle Paul refers to himself and to Timothy as “ministers of God.” (2 Cor. 6:4) The Apostle again says, “Our sufficiency is of God: who [...]
How can I overcome worry and stress?
Use a multi-faceted approach to reduce stress and worry. Stress drains us physically, so quality rest, exercise and nourishment are important. There are many good web sites that elaborate on this. However, the faith aspect [...]
Did Jephthah kill his daughter as he had vowed in Judges 11?
Summary: God forbids human sacrifice. Jephthah did not literally sacrifice his daughter. Instead, he dedicated her life to serve God.Discussion: Judges 11:30-31, 34-35, 37, 39 (NASB), “Jephthah made a vow to the LORD and said, [...]
Revelation 19:9, "Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." If Christians are the bride, then who are the guests?
Throughout the gospel age, two classes are being developed that will receive a spirit resurrection in heaven. The first is the bride class, also referred to as “the little flock,” “the faithful,” “the wise virgins,” [...]
Did the merit of the death of Christ cover and include the present generation or it was for the people of that time?
The scriptures are filled with promises of life and hope for ALL mankind through the resurrection process. Chief among these is 1 Timothy 2:3-6, “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God [...]
What do the 70 weeks of Daniel mean?
Summary: Daniel 9 contains the only prophecy in the Bible that predicts the first advent of Jesus - the number of years between Daniel's day and the Messiah. Daniel’s 70 weeks prophecy helps us to calculate the date [...]
Please does every dream that we have come from God?
Dreams from God are only for very special events. For example, the dreams in Genesis were only given to the patriarchs, or fathers, of Israel. God had a special relationship with these men because He [...]
How can a believer bring his challenges in life under total control?
The new creature in Christ lives in our fallen flesh. We will never get things under total control until we are resurrected in perfection. The great apostle Paul wrote, “15 I do not understand what [...]
Where in the Bible does it teach that God in his infinitive majestic power knows my needs before I kneel down to pray?
“… your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” Matthew 6:8. Spirit-begotten Christians have returned to God’s family through justification in Christ. We are blessed to know the supreme, majestic [...]
What is the meaning of the abomination of desolation in Mathew 24:15 and Daniel 9:26-27?
Daniel 9 and Matthew 24 are referring to two different things. The scriptures our Lord quoted from Daniel are 8:13; 11:31 and 12:11, which we will explain later.Daniel 9 InterpretationAs with any scripture, the context [...]
In Acts 2:39, if there is no infant baptism, how did these infants get the promise or salvation?
When God sent the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the followers of Jesus began to speak in foreign languages (Acts 2:4-8). Devout Jews asked, “What does this mean?” Peter explained to these “men of Israel” (verse 22) [...]
For the three years of Jesus ministry on earth what was he basically doing?
Summary: Throughout Jesus’ ministry on earth, he was preaching the redemption and securing the possession of all that was lost at the fall. Discussion: Jesus explained his mission in Luke 19:10, “for the Son of [...]
What is the mark in Philippians 3:14?
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark (goal) [...]
Does being saved by grace mean not having to obey the law?
Jesus summed up God’s law of love as follows: “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ “This is the first and great [...]
Are those who are presently dying on earth being judged, or they are elsewhere waiting for the judgment day? Where are they?
First, let us examine death. We are told, “The soul that sins, it shall die” (Ezekiel 18:4), and “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or [...]
Exodus 32:14, "So the LORD relented from the harm which He said He would do to His people." What does this scripture mean?
In this story, Israel’s grievous sin was worshipping the golden calf. Israel had already agreed to obey the law. “All that the Lord has said we will do and be obedient.” (Exodus 24:7) God had [...]
Are heaven and hell real?
Hell is an English word that is translated from four words in the Scriptures. In the Old Testament, it is from the Hebrew word sheol. Sheol in the King James Version is translated 31 times as [...]
What are the things in heaven that we are going to save or invest in?
In order to invest in these sure promises, we commit to serving God and doing HIs will. “My son, give me thine heart,” and “Buy the truth and sell it not.” (Proverbs 23:23, 26) The [...]
In John 3, why did the law master Nicodemus go to see Jesus by night since he was a believer?
This account is found in John 3:1-21. Nicodemus was a Pharisee, a teacher of the law. He also was a wealthy man who would have had social status and influence in the Jewish community. Faithful [...]