What is the main theme in James chapter 4?
The theme of James Chapter 4 is one of admonitions for living a Christian life. “Do you not know that friendship with the world means enmity to God? Whoever is bent on being friendly [...]
What is the book of Obadiah about?
Edom was the name given to Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, after he sold his birthright (Genesis 25:30-34). The name was applied both to the people descended from him and to the country in which they [...]
I want to live forever and learn about Jesus Christ. Can you help me?
The books of the Bible are inspired messages from God. “All scripture is inspired by God …” 2 Timothy 3:16. The Bible teaches that God wants all men to live forever in loving harmony. 1 [...]
Did Jesus move through time during his life on earth?
Jesus, as a perfect human being, lived in the same constraints of time as all people. The Bible reveals Jesus was bounded by time as He did not know the time of His second advent. [...]
Did God allow evil to test us?
In the beginning, Adam and Eve were created with the ability to make decisions and to choose their own actions. There was no evil at that time, so they did not understand evil or its [...]
Was Christ part man and part God in his nature?
The question sounds mythological, because it does not distinguish between the fact that Jesus Christ was a man on earth and was a spirit being in his prehuman existence. The Bible never teaches that the [...]
What is the book of Titus all about?
The book of Titus is a letter written by the Apostle Paul, approximately 62 to 67 A.D., to Titus, a mature brother in Christ. Paul and Titus were missionary traveling companions at one time. Paul [...]
Why does God withhold blessings like marriage? Is it because of past sins?
I do not ask God why. Why God does things is beyond our comprehension. In the book of Job, Job's three friends tried to give Job reasons for his suffering, but God was displeased with [...]
What's luck?
People think of "luck" as things that happen by chance. But Christians have no chance happenings. As Romans 8:28 teaches, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, [...]
What are the gifts of the spirit?
The Apostle Paul records a lengthy explanation regarding the gifts of the spirit in 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14. Paul specifically names the gifts of the spirit in 1 Corinthians 12: 8-11, “To one there is given [...]
When there is no heaven and earth, where will God dwell?
The question is most likely referring to the following scriptures: Matthew 24:35, Mark13:31, Luke21:33, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” 2 Peter 3:10, “But the day of the Lord will [...]
Do the Apostle Paul's epistles contradict the Old Law and the other New Testament books?
There are times that this would seem to be true, especially from the Jewish perspective. This is illustrated in Revelation 5:1-3, “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne [...]
What is the true role of a pastor or minister?
The Apostle Paul explains the duty of bishops or pastors by saying: “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desires a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1). He [...]
Was Judas guilty for the role he played in the arrest of Jesus Christ?
Yes. We learn from our Lord's own words that Judas was guilty. Matthew 26:24 and Mark 14:21 both state, “The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to [...]
Please explain Ephesians 1:4, "… He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him."
Ephesians 1:4-6, “...even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us for adoption to Himself as sons through [...]
Is taking drugs a form of Satanic worship?
Some drugs are hallucinogenic. They disrupt the brain's normal, healthy operations and make people see, hear, and smell hallucinations. This is very dangerous. Some people have experienced psychotic breaks due to taking those drugs. Also, [...]
Please show me in the Bible where the Old Testament saints were before the resurrection of Christ? What is the place called? What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, and Hell.
The word “hell” in the Bible is translated from four words: Sheol, Hades, Gehenna and Geber. “Sheol” (Strong’s H7585) means grave, hell, the abyss. “Hades” (Strong’s G86) references the underground, the world of the dead, [...]
1 Peter 4:12-14. Why does Peter say that they shouldn't be surprised at their suffering?
"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings [...]
What is the importance of the miracles that were performed in the book of Mark?
In the book of Mark, Jesus performed many miracles. Two important categories are awakening from death (5:35-43), and healing of people possessed by unclean spirits (1:23-26; 1:32-34; 5:1-20; 9:25-29). The New Testament describes Jesus awakening [...]
When did the star the Magi followed appear in relation to the birth of Christ? How long did they travel for, and how did they know what the star signified? (Christmas)
There is an excellent, science-based article on the star of Bethlehem in the journal, Beauties of the Truth. The article entitled What Did the Magi See? explains this wonderful event.
In the Tabernacle in the wilderness and in other scriptures, God uses "fives" many times. Why five?
The Tabernacle is instrumental in opening our understanding of God’s plan of redemption. The sacrifices as well as the construction of the “building” and even all it contained picture some aspect of the salvation to [...]
Where is Jesus now physically or spiritually? What scriptures support this?
This can be a confusing subject as evident from the following scriptures: John 14:2-3 “In my Father's house are many mansions…I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a [...]