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 [...]
What is the blood moon of Acts 2:20 and Revelation 6:12?
Consider the context of “the moon became as blood.” Revelation 6:12 (NIV), “I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake. The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair, [...]
Did Adam have more than one wife?
Genesis records that Adam had only one wife, Eve. Some confuse the two accounts of the creation of man (Genesis 1 and Genesis 2) as different creations of different people. However, Genesis 1 simply gives [...]
John 3:16 teaches Jesus came into the world in order to save it. So what about those who died before the coming of Jesus? Who will save them?
All mankind are born sinners and have inherited Adam’s death sentence.(Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12,18). So, how could Adam (and all his children) be released from the prison house of death? Justice required that someone else [...]
When will the general probation close? And can we get rid of sin completely before it closes?
The present time in which we live is characterized by sin. At this time, only Jesus’ followers are in court. “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God,” 1 [...]
What's your view on 12 step programs?
12 Step programs can be a great blessing. These programs are designed for people with addictions or behaviors they cannot stop. The first three steps help the person to acknowledge he is out of control, [...]
Who are the sons of Ishmael?
Ishmael had twelve sons: Nebajoth, Kedar, Abdeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. (Genesis 25:14-18) According to McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia, Arab historians divide the Arab peoples into the descendants of [...]
What is the significance of the number 40 in the Bible? Jesus fasted for 40 days and the Israelites wandered for 40 years.
Numbers used as symbols in the Bible are of special importance. Sometimes the number itself has an exact, literal meaning. Other times, the number represents a scriptural concept. So what is the biblical, symbolic meaning [...]
How many will make it through the last days?
“The earth abideth forever,” Ecclesiastes 1:4. From this we know that the literal earth is never going to be destroyed. “There shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts (plans).” [...]
Why was Jesus baptized by John the Baptist?
John the Baptist immersed Jews into the Jordan River with the baptism of repentance. Acts. 19:4, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, [...]
What is the role of music in church and are musicians true ministers?
Music was an important element of Jewish temple/synagogue worship and probably influenced the music of the early Christian church. The New Testament records that early Christian worship included singing of psalms from the Old Testament. [...]
What are the facts and history of the cross? Who were the 2 thieves hanging beside Jesus?
The cross was a well-known tool implemented in one of the most excruciating forms of execution: crucifixion. Public crucifixion was used by the Persians as early as 500 B.C. and later the Greek and Roman [...]
The Bible says God doesn't leave a person, but we found out that God did leave Jesus. Why?
Neither God nor His words in the Bible are ever contradictory. In fact, Romans 3:3-4 asks “What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? Not at all! Let [...]
What does the Bible means by Romans 12:1-2? and who demands this, Paul or the Holy Spirit?
This text begins: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to [...]
Why did Jesus cry, "My God, my God," at the cross of Calvary?
The words, “my God, my God” (Matthew 27:46) reveal Jesus’ thoughts and feelings while he hung on the cross. Throughout his earthly life, Jesus was constantly in communion with God and was renewed in strength and [...]
Can a Pastor, who has caused someone pain verbally and did not ask for forgiveness, continue to preach at the pulpit?
In this situation, it is important to determine if the pastor knows he has verbally hurt someone. If not, (sometimes our words unintentionally hurt another), then the person who feels wronged, should directly contact and [...]
What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 1:10,11?
1 Timothy 1:9-11 (NIV), “We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers [...]
What is the importance of worship and what are its benefits?
Worship is defined in Webster’s Dictionary, 1828 as to “Worship is to honor with extravagant love and extreme submission.” Many honest and sincere Christians think that if you love God and give glory to God, [...]