Why didn't God approve of Cain's offering?
Genesis 4 records the account of Cain and Abel. Both brothers brought an offering to the Lord from their own labors. Since Abel kept sheep, he brought the best of his flock. Cain, as a [...]
Is tithing relevant today?
Tithing or giving 10 percent (or some other amount) is nowhere commanded in the New Testament. Tithing was part of the Law Covenant God made with Israel. The tithe was to support the tribe of Levites, who were not given an [...]
Where will the saints of God spend eternity after this earth is destroyed by fire?
There are many scriptures which state the earth will be destroyed by fire. However these scriptures are symbolic. The fire and the earth are not literal. Consider Zephaniah 3:8-12 (CSB), “Therefore, wait for me —this is the LORD’s [...]
What does Ephesians 4:6 mean? "One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
This scripture tells us that there is only one God, the creator of the universe. He is the father of all living beings. This is well stated in 1 Corinthians 11:3, “But I would have you [...]
Is it wrong to give my tithe to the poor and needy?
God’s command to give tithes (ten percent) started with the Israelites in Leviticus 27:30-34, Numbers 18:26-29, Deuteronomy 12:17. Deuteronomy 14:22 seems to say that you are to tithe of all of the produce. This was [...]
What is the difference between the pre and post millennial Heavens?
The “Millennium” is the 1,000 year reign of Jesus and His church on earth. Revelation 20:6, “…they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.” There are [...]
What is the historical context of 1 Timothy chapter 3?
God established the office of elder in order to help Moses govern Israel while the nation was traveling in the wilderness: “The LORD therefore said to Moses, ‘Gather for me seventy men from the elders [...]
Why didn't the Samaritans and the Jews meet together?
The Samaritans and Jews had major political and religious differences. They did not like the Jews and Jews did not like them. The bitterness between the two peoples was deep, corrosive and encompassing. The people who [...]
What is the sin against the Holy Spirit which cannot be forgiven?
“There is a sin which is not unto death, [and] there is a sin unto death; I do not say you should pray for it.” (1 John 5:16) That sin is described as a sin [...]
Why did God make Third World countries where no one had ever heard of God and they do not know how to live?
When God made Adam and Eve, He created them in His own image. (Genesis 1:27). Therefore, mankind knows right from wrong. Romans 2:14-15 (NLT), “Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that [...]
Why did the Israelites want to worship God where the Egyptians could not see them?
In Exodus chapter 3, God very clearly outlined how the deliverance from Egypt would take place. God commanded Moses to address Pharaoh with the following words: “and you with the elders of Israel will come [...]
Please explain 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17. Are the shout, the voice of the Archangel, the trump of God, the clouds and the air literal or symbolic?
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are [...]
Who really is Jesus?
Summary: Jesus is the only begotten Son of God; the first and the last direct creation of God; God’s agent of all creation; mankind’s Savior from sin and death; the Head of the body of [...]
Does the Bible speak to interracial marriage?
Moses’ first wife was a Black woman. When Miriam and Aaron spoke poorly of the marriage, God became very angry with them. Numbers 12:1-15, “And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom [...]
What scriptures point to seven (7) years of tribulation?
Summary: Some Christians believe that Daniel 9:27 refers to a future 7 years of tribulation. This is a misinterpretation of prophetic scripture. Instead, Daniel 9:27 refers to the end of meaningful sacrifices under the Jewish [...]
What are the things that hinder our blessings?
Summary: Jesus said obedient Christians will “receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life,” Luke 18:30. But “You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, [...]
What are some things God CANNOT do?
Here are 12 things God cannot do. “It is impossible for God to lie.” Hebrews 6:18 “He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 “He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews [...]
Please explain Mary's song of God's faithfulness in Luke 1:46-55.
Imagine all the emotions going through Mary’s heart and mind after being told by the angel Gabriel that she would be carrying and giving birth to God’s son! Then realize that, instead of worrying about [...]
I have lived with a man for 10 years. Now I feel called to study the ministry. If I want to follow God's law, should we stop sleeping together?
"Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord." Isaiah 52:11. The divine method seems to be to make a clear separation between the servants of God and the servants of the world. The [...]
What is the transfiguration about?
The transfiguration can be found in Matthew 17:1-8 and Mark 9:2-8. To summarize, Jesus took his three closest disciples with him to a high mountain. He was transfigured before them: this means that his appearance [...]
During Jesus' time were the children of God going through times like this??
The Roman government gave their local rulers dictatorial powers to keep the status quo. The governors could do as they pleased to maintain order and to collect taxes. For example, it was well-known that Herod killed his [...]
Can you please explain Proverbs 13:32-A Good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.
The mistake many make from this verse is in thinking that we should pursue earthly goods so that we can pass it on to our children… What we should be pursuing is wisdom, and how [...]