Was Jesus born a Prince?
Short answer: Jesus received royal status in stages. He was born as heir to the throne, received the title Prince at his baptism, and was exalted with royal power and dominion after his resurrection. Discussion: Scripturally, [...]
When is submission to men not required by God?
In both the Old and New Testaments, there are many examples of God-honoring people who refused to submit to men. Consider the account of the three Hebrews, Shadrach, Meshach and Abegnego in Daniel 3. They [...]
Who are the four beasts in Daniel 7:17?
Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and Daniel’s visions all prophecy of the same four, great, Gentile kingdoms which would rule over the geographic area of Israel. However, Daniel 2 looks at these kingdoms from man’s perspective (represented by [...]
Please explain John 10:16, "I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd."
The context of John 10:16 reveals that Jesus is the shepherd of the “little flock” (Luke 12:32). These faithful followers are his chosen “sheep” who will work with him throughout all eternity upon their resurrection. [...]
Can Christians celebrate Christmas and give gifts to family and friends?
In our day, Christmas is largely a secular and commercial event. However, to some, it means a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. And just as the “wise men from the east” brought gifts [...]
What is the Godhead? Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:9
The term/noun “Godhead” (Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9) was introduced by John Wycliffe when he translated the Bible into English (1395). John Tyndale in his latter translation (1525) used “Godhead” in Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20 and [...]
What is the tree of life?
The tree of life was planted in the middle of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:9). It supplied what was necessary for Adam's life to continue. When Adam sinned, he lost access to the tree [...]
How can married couples put God first and how can we be thankful for perfect parts of marriage?
Putting God first in marriage rests upon the relationship each person, individually, has with God. A true Christian has given his life and his will over to God to serve Him. As Jesus said, “If [...]
Where was Jesus born?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a little town which is a few miles (or kilometers) from Jerusalem in Israel. The Bible records this wonderful event in Matthew 2:1, “Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea.”An [...]
What does it mean to be no part of this world? Some professed "Christians" vote and celebrate unscriptural holidays. The Bible says, "Don't you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God." James 4:4 (NLT) Please explain.
Friends agree with each other. Amos 3:3 (NLT) reads, “Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?” Friendship depends on shared values, behaviors, and goals. So, which values and behaviors does the Bible [...]
Do you have any material we can use for Sunday school?
Yes. One excellent book is How to Study the Bible and Have It Make Sense. You may send for one free copy near the bottom front page of this app. Simply fill out your name [...]
Is Christmas on December 25th? Is it okay for Christians to celebrate it?
Short answer: No but also Yes! The Bible does not teach that Jesus was born on December 25th, but the evidence is clear and strong that the time of His birth was about October 1st. [...]
Is the Bible all true?
Yes. "God, who cannot lie..."(Titus 1:2) gave us the Bible. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of [...]
How can I know the day when we will go to Heaven?
Wouldn’t we all like to know the answer to this? There are certain things God just doesn’t tell us. Not only do we not know the answer, but we are told not to look for the [...]
1 Thessalonians 5:23 says man has a spirit, soul and body. How do you explain this?
That the terms body, soul and spirit are not identical and interchangeable as many assume is shown in the use of all three terms in 1 Thessalonians 5:23. The Apostle Paul wrote, “I pray God [...]
What is the millennium?
Millennium means 1,000. In the Bible, the millennium refers to the 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth. Revelation 20:1-3 (italics added), “And I saw an angel (Jesus) come down from heaven, having the key [...]
How do you break generational curses, particularly alcoholism?
Alcoholism is not a curse, but it is an enslaving addiction. Family, work, health all become unimportant compared to the desire for the next drink. Today, science has proved that the predisposition to become addicted [...]
Why did Cain kill Abel?
The Bible doesn't tell us why, it only records what happened between the two brothers. We can suggest a few reasons as to why Cain might have hated Abel. But these are only suggestions. It [...]
Historically, is there a ten year gap between the 69th. and 70th. prophetic weeks of Daniel 9:24-27? Is a gap the reason why some believe 7 years of tribulation are separated from the earlier 69 prophetic weeks?
Daniel 9:24-27 takes us from rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls through the coming of the Messiah. When did the rebuilding of Jerusalem begin? Nehemiah 2:1 records that the Persian King, Artaxerxes, gave Nehemiah permission to rebuild [...]
To whom should we pray? To God the Father, to Jesus Christ or to both? In Matthew 6:9 and John 15:16, we are taught to pray to God through Jesus. However, in John 14 :14, Romans 10:12, 2 Corinthians 12:8, and Acts 7:59, both Paul and Stephen prayed to Jesus. Please explain.
We pray to God our Father. At the same time our Father wants us to acknowledge that his son Jesus is the active agent in answering our prayers. The following scriptures, you cited, agree with [...]
How do I pray for my mental health?
Embrace the beautiful promise, “The Lord has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind,” 2 Timothy 1:7. A sound mind is a balanced and healthy [...]
What is the Gospel, and when did it start? Who began preaching it and to whom was it preached?
Gospel means “good news.” God’s wonderful plan of salvation for all mankind is God’s good news. When did the Lord begin to proclaim the plan of redemption from sin and death? Way back in the [...]