As Bible believing Christians, how should we relate to a relative who is transgender? Should I invite her to my Thanksgiving dinner? This is so difficult for me.
Jesus did not act like a policeman. He did not point out every sin in His followers. He loved people and died for us. All of His actions, thoughts, and words displayed righteousness and love. [...]
What does the Bible have to about transgender?
Biological Information: One's gender is determined by genes at conception. Females have XX genes, while males have XY genes. Surgery and hormones cannot transform the numerous differences between sexes. In fact, for those dear people [...]
If grace happened when Jesus died on the cross, what happened to everyone else in the Old Testament when they died?
The world of mankind includes all children of Adam - whether born before or after Jesus’ sacrifice. When father Adam sinned, he and all mankind were condemned to death. “One man’s trespass led to condemnation [...]
I have lost faith in God. What can I do?
You are not alone. When God does not fulfill our expectations, it can lead to a loss of faith. Many times people expect God to heal a loved one, or save a marriage, or fix [...]
Help me with my fear of death.
1 John 4:16 tells us about the character of God: "God is love." Two verses later we find out that "perfect love casts out fear." As we focus on God's character, we realize that His [...]
Why is Jesus called the first born from the dead?
Revelation 1: 4, 5, “John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits [...]
Romans 8:30 talks about those He has predestined. What does that mean?
This verse is about the body of Christ. There will be a class of individuals who conform to preordained standards. The heavenly Father planned this class even before the foundation of the world. God purposed [...]
Can my life change immediately after prayers, or will I have to wait for some time?
It is good that you realize your need of prayer. Whether changes come quickly or not greatly depends on what you pray for.As children of God, we receive many blessings we hardly notice. But as [...]
Do gays and lesbians get a life with God as they are?
Practicing homosexuality is forbidden in the Bible. (Leviticus 20:13) Our hearts go out to those struggling with these feelings. Those dear ones will need to lead a celibate life. (Please recognize: many heterosexuals are also [...]
What is the tree of knowledge?
The Bible does not give us a description of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, we do believe it was a literal tree with literal fruit which looked appealing. Genesis 3:6 (NIV), [...]
How can a pastor's children enhance the pastoral ministry of their parents?
This question has a misplaced focus. Parents have children in order to bless them - not ourselves. We are to love and nurture them as well as to delight in their development. The Bible is [...]
How and when did the seed of the serpent strike the heel of the seed of the woman?
This question comes from Genesis 3, verse 15. Satan, the ‘anointed cherub that covereth’ was the guardian angel appointed to watch over our first parents (Ezekiel 28:13-17). We know that he lured Eve into eating the [...]
Why did Jesus select only men to be his apostles?
There are 24 “apostles” listed in the New Testament: 1. Simon Peter (Matthew 10:2, Luke 6:14)2. Andrew, Peter’s brother (Matthew 10:2, Luke 6:14)3. James, son of Zebedee (Matthew 10;2, Luke 6:14)4. John, James’ brother (Matthew 10:2, [...]
What is the meaning of life?
Jesus prayed, "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent," John 17:3. The more we know the character of God and of [...]
I've lost my faith through the study of science. What can I do about this?
The Bible is God’s revealed Truth. It explains man’s purpose and man’s destiny; it explains our alienation from God and our restoration to His full fellowship through Christ Jesus. But God is the one and [...]
How may I know and be sure that I am praying in the spirit and in the will of God?
“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,” Ephesians 6:18. To pray in [...]
How can one differentiate between angels of light and darkness? What are their characteristics?
The word "angel" in the Bible is translated from the Hebrew word malawk in the Old Testament and the Greek word angelos in the New. Both words mean "messenger." These messengers could be in the [...]
Before Jesus was born on Earth, he was fully spirit with God. After his resurrection, Jesus has an immortal body. Question, can Jesus ever be only spirit like before his incarnation?
When Jesus was with God prior to becoming a human being, he was the Logos or “Word.” He was a perfect spirit being, but not immortal, or of the divine nature. He was the first [...]
Why did Jesus turn water into wine on Sunday since God rested from all his deeds on the seventh day?
Since God rested from work on the seventh day (Genesis 2:3), and Jesus only did what his Father would do (John 5:19), why would Jesus turn water into wine on the seventh day? The account [...]
What does the number 14 represent in the Bible?
Before tackling the symbolism of the number fourteen in the Bible, let us first consider the number seven, since fourteen is a multiple of seven. In Hebrew, the word for seven is sheba (shibah), but [...]
How can someone leave the faith?
Hebrews 11:6, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” When a person chooses a [...]
What is truth?
The search for truth, whether in scientific, philosophical or ethical contexts, is the desire of every human heart. Truth as an absolute concept must involve the Supreme Being of the Universe.For the Christian, the God [...]