Does obeying Jesus mean keeping the Law?
Galatians 5:1,18: (NLT) “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. But when you are directed by the [...]
In our daily lives, how does a mature Christian behave?
SOME Christian writer has well said: "Wherever there has been a faithful following of the Lord in a consecrated heart, several things have sooner or later inevitably followed. Meekness and quietness of spirit become in [...]
What are the origins of prophecy in Israel?
The origin of all true prophecy comes from Jehovah God. He is the only being who knows the future. Isaiah 42:8-9 (NIV), “I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not yield my [...]
Give me three major reason why we ought to pray.
Prayer is a privilege. No earthly king or president permits unlimited access to his ear. But the great creator, emperor, God of the universe encourages our communication! He never sleeps. Psalm 121:4, “He who watches [...]
When was the Apostle Paul's name changed from Saul to Paul and who changed it?
There is a common thought that the Apostle Paul received a miraculous change of name as he began his ministry. Some might suppose that the change occurred at the time of his dramatic conversion (Acts [...]
Who are the called?
“And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.” Hebrews 5:4 (NKJV)Aaron was called to the priesthood in Israel, and now, Jesus has opened “a [...]
Should people practice the Sabbath under the New Covenant?
The New Covenant is not yet in operation. God made one great covenant and that was with Abraham. Genesis 22:17,18: “I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of [...]
What does it mean to be "slain in the spirit"? (holy spirit)
“Slain in the spirit” or “slaying in the spirit” are not scriptural expressions. Some charismatic Christians use these phrases to describe an individual in religious ecstasy who falls to the floor when he is overcome [...]
Please explain Jeremiah 6:14-23.
Scriptures are from the NIV. Verses 14-15, “They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Are they ashamed of their detestable [...]
Ano ang responsibilidad ng lalaki sa kanyang asawa? What is the man's responsibility for his wife?
Ephesians 5:25 reads, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her." There are various Greek words translated “love” in any English Bible. The word used in Ephesians [...]
All nations are blessed through Abraham. Are the Gentiles named as a blessed people? are the Israelites?
What is the Abrahamic Promise? Genesis 22:17-18, God said, “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore…and through your [...]
How should a Christian respond to childlessness?
This is a very heartbreaking situation, which grieves our souls. Jesus, Himself, sacrificed marriage and children in order to fulfill His ministry. God’s will for Jesus was to die as the ransom price for Adam. [...]
What is the relationship between sin and sickness? (Matthew 9?)
Generally, all sickness is a result of Adam’s disobedience. “Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned,” Romans 5:12. Sickness is part [...]
Why was the temple destroyed by the Romans?
The Romans vengefully destroyed the temple in 70 AD to put down three rebellious Jewish factions. They burned it perhaps accidentally. But the fire melted much of the gold in the temple which then seeped between [...]
How can I grow in the spirit and bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
Growth in the spirit results from obedience. 1 Samuel 15:22 (NASB), “Samuel said, ‘Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better [...]
Is God the killer of His creation (us) or is Satan?
When God created Adam and Eve, they were perfect. God declared that their creation was “very good”. (Genesis 1:27, 31.) They were placed in the Garden of Eden where the living conditions were perfect and [...]
Should a woman chastise a man?
If by chastise, punishment is meant, the simple and blunt answer is No! We are not to chastise our brethren since we are not their parent. Only the Lord, our mutual Father, has the right [...]
If Moses killed a person, and is believed to be with God now, is there any truth that even people with sins will sit with our GOD?
Will murderers be with God in heaven? Heaven is only a reward for faithful Christians. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (NET), “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not [...]
Where was Jesus Christ and what was He doing between the ages of 12 and 30?
The Bible is silent about what Jesus was doing between 12-30 years of age. However, he probably learned the trade of carpentry from his stepfather, Joseph, as was the custom in those days. He also [...]
What did Jesus Christ mean when he said, "destroy this temple and I will rebuild it in three days"?
John 2:19-22 (NASB), “Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’ The Jews then said, ‘It took forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it [...]
Who built the walls around Jerusalem and other walls in the Bible? Should nations build walls today?
Summary: God is not directing the defenses of nations today. Usually, the kings of the cities would conscript people to erect fortifications and walls. 1Kings 9:15 (NIV), “Here is the account of the forced labor [...]
Please explain John 20:23, "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." Has this verse been changed through translation?
Jesus gave only the apostles the authorization to “forgive or retain sins” (John 20:23) and to bind or loose things in heaven and on earth (Matthew 18:18). But what do these words mean? Many misunderstand [...]