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 [...]
Do God, Satan and angels have souls?
God, Satan and the angels ARE souls. God speaks and identifies Himself as a soul in Isaiah 42:1, “Behold my servant whom I uphold; mine elect in whom My soul delights…" God is the author of [...]
How can I get started teaching the kids Bible study?
Children like stories. So, read your children the wonderful Bible stories and teach them the faith and character-building lessons associated with each story.We recommend the Christian Questions Podcast “CQ Kids” video series of over 100 short, [...]
How can I identify Antichrist while he/she accepts that Jesus came in the flesh?
The word antichrist, first mentioned in 1 John 2:18, is the compound Greek word antichristos. “Anti” means “in opposition to,” or, “in place of” and “Christ” means “anointed.” Consequently, in order to understand who anti-Christ [...]
What does perish mean in John 3:16. Does it mean your soul dies and does not suffer or does it mean eternal life in hell's fire?
(NKJV CITATIONS) John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” In the above text the word [...]
Is the success of a ministry measured by the amount sacrificed or by the great results?
When we consecrate our lives to serve God, we give 100% of everything we have and are. Romans 12:1, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a [...]
Is God black or white?
God made Adam and Eve in His own image, Genesis 1:26-28 (NKJV). The image of God does not refer to His physical likeness. It refers to God’s spiritual likeness. God is all loving, just, wise [...]
Why were the Jews God's chosen people?
The Apostle Peter said, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is accepted of him” (Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11). [...]
What do the scriptures say about extraterrestrial or alien life contacting earth? Is there life on other planets?
The Bible does not specifically comment about life on other planets. Will God create extraterrestrial life? Perhaps. God creates nothing in vain. Respecting the creation of earth, Isaiah wrote, “For thus says the LORD, who [...]
Were Adam and Eve Jewish? Who was the first Jewish person and the first Gentile person?
No, Adam and Eve were not Jewish.The word “Jew” is a contraction of the Hebrew word “Y’hudah”, Judah. Jacob had twelve sons and his sons became the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel. When [...]
In 1 Kings 12, who was the bad guy – Rehoboam or Jeroboam? (split kingdom of Israel)
Summary: Rehoboam was unwise in his administration of the 12 tribes of Israel. His lack of wisdom triggered the split of the kingdom into the two tribes (Judah and Benjamin) and the rest of the [...]
Explain the two anointed ones in Zechariah 4:14.
Zechariah 4:2-6, 11-14 (NIV), “‘What do you see?’ I answered, ‘I see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. Also there [...]
How important is church growth?
Church growth is not as important as developing the individual hearts being called by God. God is developing the “new creation," the small, true church. Increasing church attendance will not increase the true church nor [...]
Is it bad to wear earrings?
1 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV), “Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the [...]
John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask Jesus if he was the Messiah or should he expect another one. Did he doubt Jesus was the Messiah or there is another hidden meaning?
Matthew 11:2-5, 7, 10-11 (NET) “Now when John heard in prison about the deeds Christ had done, he sent his disciples to ask a question: 3 ‘Are you the one who is to come, or should [...]
Narrate the circumstances that made Jesus Christ assert that "those who take the sword die by the sword"?
The events leading up to Jesus’ declaration included the Last Supper; Jesus’ prophecy that Peter would deny Him; an explanation that things were now changing. Jesus declared, “‘But now if you have a purse, take [...]
Can you tell me about the two paths?
Actually, the Bible talks about three paths: the narrow way, the broad way, and the highway of holiness.The Narrow Way leads to immortality in heaven. “For the gate is small and the way is narrow [...]