Today, some say that they have seen Jesus. Is this true?
The true student of the Bible is careful. The Bible warns us not to expect to see Jesus in Matthew 24 in verses: 3 …Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be [...]
What can the story of prodigal son teach us?
Some of Jesus’ followers were tax collectors and gross sinners. (Luke 15:1) The Pharisees and teachers of the Law were disturbed that Jesus welcomed this fallen class and even ate with them. They believed the [...]
What does obey mean?
To obey means to hear God's Word and act accordingly. In the Old Testament, the word “obey” is the Hebrew word “shama,” Stong’s word H8085. It means “to hear” and is often so translated. There [...]
Does a person have to be baptized to be saved or enter heaven?
The Scriptures show that baptism is deeply meaningful, but we must first understand what kind of baptism the Bible is talking about. Paul explains that true Christian baptism is not simply immersion in water, but [...]
What's the difference between being baptized in Jesus' name and baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirt?
The words of the scripture, Matthew 28:19, have been changed from the original. At first, the verse read, “Go ye and make disciples of all the nations in my name, teaching them to observe all [...]
What were the seven last words of Christ?
The question refers to the seven last statements that Jesus made while on the cross. Some statements were prophesied in the Old Testament. 1. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do,” [...]
Is Jesus really Michael the archangel, and if so, did Jehovah use His first created being to create the world?
The heavenly being, Michael, is only identified as the archangel in Jude 1:9, “Michael the archangel.” The word “angel” means a messenger or ambassador. Archangel would include the thought of chief messenger or representative of [...]
When the people that had done evil are resurrected, will they die in the lake of fire and cease to exist? Or God will do something else?
John 5:28, 29 (ESV), “all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the [...]
What does the Bible teach about where we go when we die? Do our souls sleep in the grave? In the resurrection, will everyone be resurrected with earthly bodies and live on earth?
First we need to understand that our whole being is a living soul. At the creation of man, the soul is defined. Genesis 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the [...]
What does the Bible say about inner peace and assurance?
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace [...]
In the Bible it says to choose good not evil; blessings not curse; life not death. In GOD'S sight what are the good, blessings, life, evil, curse, and death? I want to choose what God loves.
For every right principle, there is a corresponding wrong principle: truth and falsity, love and hatred, justice and injustice. We distinguish these principles as right and wrong. Discerning between these requires moral sense or conscience. [...]
When was Jerusalem created?
The Bible does not give us a specific date. However, it does trace its beginnings. Ezekiel 16:3 (NASB), “Thus says the Lord GOD to Jerusalem, ‘Your origin and your birth are from the land of [...]
What are the names of some angels?
We only know the names of three angels, Michael the archangel, Gabriel and Lucifer the devil. Michael the archangel is in Daniel 10 and 12 and Jude 1:9. Michael means "one who as God" and refers [...]
Why do most Christians believe in the rapture when it is not in the Bible? I have read the Bible over 25 times and have never seen it there. Or is it just a way to scare people to turn to God?
The doctrine of the rapture is a Protestant addition to Futurist interpretations of the book of Revelation. It was not invented to scare people but evolved from the Roman Catholic Church’s attempts to suppress the [...]
In Revelation 20, when the devil is released for a little season, and the rest of the dead are raised, who are the rest of the dead?
Revelation 20:4-6 (New English Version) reads: “ 4 Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had [...]
Did Jesus Christ speak in tongues?
Summary: Yes, Jesus was fluent in different foreign languages. However, he never spoke ecstatically.Discussion: In the Greek, the word for tongues is glossa, Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance word #1100. It is referring to a language. When [...]
Please explain 1 Peter 4: 5,6. Who are the living and the dead? What is the gospel preached and why?
The context of the first six verses aids our understanding. 1 Peter 4:1-6 (NASB), “Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from [...]
I believe praying means talking to God, but by what other means can one talk to God?
When we are full of joy and gratitude to God, we talk with Him in praises, psalms and songs. “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your [...]
How can anyone know for sure that he is the Bride of Christ? What does God require from us to be part of the Bride and hear the words, "Thou Art Mine"?
First, we ask ourselves these questions: Was I ever drawn to Christ, and then recognized Him as my redeemer? Did I ever fully consecrate myself – my life, my time, my talents, my influence, my all – [...]
Genesis 1:3 compared with Genesis 1:14. What are these lights?
Genesis 1:2-4, “And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let [...]
What does God say about bisexuals? How can I help my 14 year old daughter to stop having these feelings?
Sadly, homosexuality and bisexuality have become acceptable and lawful in many countries. However, the Bible clearly states that sexual union is only blessed between a man and a woman within the marriage relationship. Matthew 19:5, [...]
What happened when Hagar returned back to her mistress, Sarah?
Earlier in the story of Abram’s life, Abram and Sarai could not conceive. Sarai thought God might bless a union between her servant Hagar and Abram. Apparently, the women were on good terms, otherwise Sarai [...]