Is Jesus God, or he is a normal human? (trinity)
Jesus is not God. Matthew 3:17 - God says of Jesus, "This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased." (All citations are from the King James Version)John 5:30 - Jesus says, "because I [...]
Is smoking marijuana against God's will? Some people say it's a natural herb created by God therefore they find nothing wrong about smoking marijuana.
Marijuana is not mentioned in the Bible. However, smoking cannabis is considered intoxicating, just as wine is intoxicating. Therefore, the scriptural cautions about drinking wine would also apply to using marijuana. “Do not join those who drink too much wine [...]
What does Ezekiel 23 mean? How can it be in the Bible?
It may be surprising at how direct and blunt the scriptures are. There is a broad and important lesson in Ezekiel 23. Ezekiel 23:2-3 “…there were two women, the daughters of one mother: And they [...]
Why are there so many different religions?
There are many religions because God is not presently trying to teach the world the truth. Jesus said he was not sent to convert the world. "That seeing they may see and not perceive; and [...]
Why are we saved and left here on Earth?
Part 1: What did God originally promise man? And from what did Jesus save us? In Genesis chapter 3, Adam was promised a blessed life on earth. However, God also promised disobedience would bring death [...]
What is the reward for obedience?
(Scripture quotations are from the New International Version Bible unless otherwise noted.)Obedience to God brings life and blessings; disobedience brings death and misery. When Adam disobeyed God and ate of the tree of knowledge of [...]
The Holy Spirit. Is it for every body?
The Holy Spirit is not a person. God's Holy Spirit is the power of God working blessings in many different ways. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for spirit is "ruach" and it means [...]
During a Church service a woman confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and was admitted into the baptismal class. Soon, the Church discovered that she was not married but was living with a man (cohabiting). Should the Church stop her from being baptized and becoming a member of the local Church until she is either married or separated from the man?
The Apostle Peter said, "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out..." Acts 3:19. To repent and convert means to turn your life around and stop sinning. If a person is [...]
What does 2 Thessalonians 1:8 mean? Will Jesus take vengence and burn up mankind?
First, notice that the Scripture does not say that any person is being burned by the “flaming fire.” It declares how the Lord's presence would be revealed. The fire is a symbol. Look at Zephaniah [...]
Is there a limit to showing kindness?
Yes. A Christian should always be just first. For example, a farmer would be unjust to give food to others if his own family is hungry. We need to fulfill our own responsibilities first. 1Timothy [...]
Please help us to understand vividly I Corinthians 13:11,12.
1 Corinthians 13:11-12 (NIV), “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind [...]
When you are preparing for a witnessing activity where everyone coming is an unbeliever, what type of message will be suitable to win them for Jesus Christ?
It is likely those coming to hear the message have heard Satan’s lies about Christianity that often keep people from becoming a Christian. For example, there is the lie stating when you die, you either go [...]
If Jesus is God, why did he let people insult him? And how could God be killed on the cross? (trinity)
First, consider Jesus' relationship to God. Jesus Christ is the son of God, "His only begotten son" (John 3:16). Jesus was with God before coming to earth. Jesus said, "I came from the Father and entered [...]
What changed in Job's life after he had encounters with God?
In Job chapters 1-2, we read Job was a righteous man and enjoyed a blessed life. However, Satan believed Job was loyal to God only because of the rewards of faithfulness. God then allowed Satan to afflict [...]
Why didn't God send Jesus to other places?
Q) Why didn't God send Jesus to other places? A) The purpose of Jesus ministry was to gather true worshippers of Jehovah from Israel. In Matthew 15:24 (NIV) Jesus said, “I was sent only to [...]
What is the gospel? Does the gospel have power? What is that power?
Sometimes the word “gospel” is used to describe the first four books of the New Testament in the Bible: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.In a deeper sense, the gospel is defined in Galatians 3:8, “Scripture [...]
Do the dead help us?
Summary: No, the dead cannot help us. Ecclesiastes 9:5 (NASB), “the dead do not know anything.” Explanation: Jesus said death was like sleep. When Jesus's friend, Lazarus, was sick, the family asked Jesus to come [...]
Sometimes I dream of a man comforting, holding, and protecting me. I can never see his face, but I wake up peaceful and unafraid. WHO is this in my dreams?
If this dream person was God or His Son Jesus, you would know with certainty that is who it was. In the Bible, anyone who received a dream from the Almighty knew God was talking [...]
Does the Bible prophesy a big war (like a World War 3)? Does it mention millions dying before Jesus Christ's return?
There are and will be insurmountable problems, including war, but Christ will use the trouble to demolish the old, sin-sick governments and institutions. Christ will cut short the wars to establish His righteous reign on [...]
How does one find your purpose God intended for you life, on this earth? We are to love Jesus, love others like Jesus loves them and then also help grow the Kingdom of God. Is that pretty much it?
That’s part of the picture. Micah 6:8 (NKJV), “ what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” You recognized Jesus’ summary of [...]
Is it ok for a Christian to go to a bar, not to drink but hang out with people?
Can you imagine Jesus hanging out in a bar? No. Sinners would search for Jesus and find Him in healthy places. Jesus did not seek out people having a good time in unhealthy places. One [...]
Which Bible verse talks about the last day?
Part 1: the Bible foretells great evilness in the last days. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (NIV), "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of [...]