What does "poor in spirit" mean in Matthew 5:3?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit (humble-minded) for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The Greek word translated “poor” has the significance of utter destitution, extreme poverty. Thus, a full appreciation of our own spiritual destitution [...]
Will everyone who goes to heaven be around the same age?
Summary: The question of a person’s earthly age and appearance really does not apply to the spirit body. In the resurrection of the Church class, our divine bodies will look nothing like our earthly bodies. [...]
Can a person that has never heard the word of God be saved? Man on Island- tribes in the jungle?
“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” (I Timothy 2:3,4) These verses indicate [...]
Please explain Luke 17:20-21, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you."
In this event, Jesus was talking to the Pharisees. How could God’s kingdom be in the hearts of Pharisees? Jesus had called the Pharisees hypocrites! (See Luke 11 and Matthew 23.) The NIV, ESV, CSB, NASB [...]
How did Jesus cleanse the temple?
An account of Jesus cleansing the temple is recorded in Matthew 21:12-17. The temple would have been a busy place at Passover time. Both local and foreign-born Jews had come to observe the Passover week. [...]
What does the Bible say about tradition?
First ask, who established the tradition? Did God found the tradition or did men? If God told a group of people to do something and to repeat it at certain times, then the remembrance is [...]
Recently my mates were promoted but I was unjustly denied for no reason that I know. As a Christian how do I deal with the situation?
As Christians, we have the assurance that “all thing are working together for our good.” (Romans 8: 28) Therefore we must “with faith” endure whatever circumstances the Lord permits us to experience. We have His [...]
What is the context of Palm Sunday?
What events led up to Palm Sunday? The evening before, Jesus enjoyed a fine feast at the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. This was the same Lazarus that Jesus had recently awakened from the [...]
When is the Revelation going to happen?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:1), given to the Apostle John, was a symbolic vision using “signs” (verse 1). These symbols are the rule, and literal interpretations are the exception. When Jesus answered his [...]
Does God forgive repetitive and willful sins?
Most of our sins are repetitive. What unique sin have you committed recently? We all tend to repeat sins, because we are born imperfect and have inherited weak, sinful tendencies. (Psalm 51:5) Some struggle with [...]
Why were reincarnation beliefs removed from the scripture?
Reincarnation was never taught in the Bible. God's doctrine of resurrection is far superior to reincarnation. Every precious human being is unique and will be resurrected in Christ's kingdom on earth. "All that are in [...]
Explain the book of Revelation 11 and who are the two witnesses?
Remember that Revelation is a symbolic book. The word “signified” in Revelation 1:1 means putting the message in signs, pictures. Verse 1: The church class is the temple of God. (1 Corinthians 3:16). True Christians [...]
Movies typically show robbery scenes in the dark of night with thieves wearing black. With that in mind, what does it mean when Paul says that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night (1 Thessalonians 5:2)?
To understand the Bible, we need to harmonize all the scriptures on a specific topic. For example, Jesus said, “sell your possessions and give to the poor,” Matthew 19:21. Does Jesus really want us to [...]
The Bible said in Genesis 1 verse 3, "and God said let there be light ." Who was God speaking to? Was it Jesus?
Yes, he was speaking to Jesus. However, Jesus was the Logos or the Word before he came down to earth as the man Christ Jesus. We might say that God was the great architect of [...]
Is laziness is a sin? Please, yes or no.
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap," Galatians 6:7. If no one interferes with God's law, the person refusing to work will have bad [...]
Why did Jesus say we were always to pray in his name?
John 14:13–14: “Whatever you ask in my name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Jesus [...]
Will I be forgiven for smoking if I keep doing it? I know the Bible says if we sin willfully there remains no more sacrifice for sins.
Yes, Jesus’ sacrifice does cover a fallen flesh’s need for nicotine.People get addicted to nicotine through smoking. Smoking is a physical addiction. Upon stopping, the body and brain will have strong cravings and reactions. Without [...]
Since Jesus died instead of us for our sin, then why does the Bible refuse to let us sin?
The Apostle Paul asked Christians this same question! Romans 6:1-2, 12-13, 16-18, 21, 23 (NIV): “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? No! We are those who [...]
How can we say this is my first birth? Is there a chance we might have been born before and because of our unfulfilled karma we are back? What does the Bible say?
When God created Adam, God first formed Adam’s body then breathed into his nostrils the breath of life. Adam became a living soul (Genesis 2:7), He did not receive a soul. Additionally, souls die - [...]
How do we eat God?
We cannot eat God, but we do symbolically eat the body and blood of Jesus during our celebration of the Memorial of Jesus' death. "...The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, [...]
Is sickness a result of being cursed or of being put under witchcraft spells?
It can be either or both. When Adam sinned and was cast out of Eden, the Lord told him: “Cursed is the ground because of you,” Genesis 3:11. God had specially prepared the garden for man and man could [...]
WHO is the great I AM really? Is GOD personally or just the Divine Energy?
God is personal, purposeful, and concerned for His creation. Genesis 1:26, 27 teaches man was created in God’s own “image and likeness.” We are a fleshly expression of what God is in the spirit realm. If [...]