If the second death is non-existence, please explain Revelation 21:8. (Gehenna)
Revelation 21:8 (ESV), “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and [...]
Since evil spreads its influence through entertainment, are adults and children not to watch TV at all?
Since, obviously, there are no direct scriptures to address this question, we will have to look to scriptural principles. Philippians 4:8 tells us, “… whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are [...]
Ecclesiastes 10:8-15 refer to many kinds of work which result in problems. What do these verses mean?
In 1 Kings 3:5-14, “The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, “Ask what I shall give thee” Solomon responded, “Give therefore your servant an understanding heart to judge your [...]
Were there other people outside of the Garden of Eden while Adam and Eve were in the garden?
The Genesis 2:1-25 account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden omits any reference to other cavemen or species of humans. The oneness of the human family is reaffirmed by the Apostle Paul [...]
If the Bible is harmonious, why are the doctrines in the Old Testament and the New Testament so different?
The requirements, prohibitions, sacrifices of the Old Testament Law were not addressed to the whole world, but only to the unique nation of Israel. God made a covenant with them and required them to obey [...]
What does Psalm 133:3 mean?
Psalms 133:1,3 (NIV): “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! …It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, [...]
Are the righteous people going to live in heaven or on earth forever?
When we pray the Lord's prayer, we ask for God's kingdom to come and for His will to be done on earth as it is done in heaven. This tells us there are two salvations [...]
In Exodus 32:14, God said He repented when He was going to destroy Israel. If God knows all things, why does He change His mind and repent?
“But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” Psalm 86:15 (NKJV)God is omniscient, knowing the end of a matter at its beginning. He knows what passions [...]
Why did God call Himself, "I AM THAT I AM"?
God wanted to assure Moses and Israel that God would become what they would need Him to become. In using the words “I AM THAT I AM,” God used an expression to reveal to [...]
Luke 17:22-37 (excluding verse 25). Is it about Christ's second coming or the rapture?
In Luke 17:20-37, Jesus answers the Pharisees’ question on “when the kingdom of God should come.” Rather than addressing the time feature, Jesus chooses to focus his response on the manner of his second coming.The [...]
Abraham and some other great men in the Bible married their relatives, right?
Leviticus 18:1-19 (NIV): “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Speak to the Israelites and say to them…You must not do as they do in Egypt…You must obey my laws and be careful to follow my decrees. I [...]
What is the daily sacrifice and the abomination that makes desolate in Daniel 11:31?
Daniel 11:31, “And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that makes desolate.” Jesus refers [...]
How and when did Jesus make us children of God?
A child of God is righteous and is part of God’s holy family. First consider different examples of sons of God. Angels are sons of God. Job 1:6, “Now there was a day when the sons [...]
How do I know that I'm a true Christian?
First a person needs to recognize that he is a sinner, accept Jesus as his savior and renounce his own will to do God's will (Matthew 16:24). When God accepts this dear one into sonship, he is spirit begotten. God's spirit [...]
If God created us, why did He let some of us be uneducated?
God created man in His image and likeness. Every man has a chance to progress. However, the development of different civilizations and countries have varied. Hence, the availability of public education differs between countries even [...]
Why does God allow problems and trials in our lives?
Most people wonder why God permits mankind to suffer. The answer depends on the person asking the question.Part 1: For the ChristianFor those who have given their lives to follow Christ, the answer is beautiful! [...]
How can I be fruitful according to Matthew 13?
Jesus teaches the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:3-23. In this parable, soil quality represents heart condition. If the good seed (gospel /Kingdom message) falls on good ground (an honest, humble heart), it will [...]
Did Jesus have a home? Does God tell us not to live to lavishly?
The Bible indicates that the Jesus sometimes stayed in a house, but it is not stated that he owned the house. “…Jesus saw them following and asked, ‘What do you want?’ They said, ‘Rabbi’ (which [...]
In John 18:37, it says that people who are of the truth hear my voice and listen. What does this mean?
In John 18:37, Jesus says: “To this end was I born and for this cause came I unto the world that I should bear witness unto the truth. Everyone that is of the truth hears [...]
Please explain the cloud and the fire of Exodus 40:38. Do Christians have a symbolic cloud of God?
The cloud and pillar of fire symbolized the same thing - the presence of the God in the Israeli camp. The Lord, through these two things, took care of them, defended them and guided them [...]
How can I receive the Holy Spirit?
Some people think that the Holy Spirit is a person, but let’s look at how the word “spirit” is used in the Bible. In the Old Testament, “spirit” is the Hebrew word ruach which is [...]
Is there a significance to number 40?
Numbers can often carry a meaning in the Bible. The meaning is derived from a pattern of usage throughout the Scriptures. The number forty appears 146 times in the Bible and it is usually associated [...]