What is prosperity in God's view?
A person may be thought of as prosperous when he is favored by God. Proverbs 22:1 reads, "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and [...]
What is the meaning of Ezekiel 25:1-17? (Ammon, Moab, Edom)
These prophecies had a literal fulfillment against three nations to the east of Israel: Ammon, Moab, and Edom. All three were close relatives of Israel. Ammon and Moab were direct decedents of Abraham’s nephew Lot. [...]
What will heaven be like? Will God give us the good desires of our hearts there?
The Bible does not give us details about the heavenly realms where God dwells. Why? There are several possible answers.One is that knowing too much about heaven could be a distraction to our commitment to [...]
In Revelation 21:1 what are the new heaven and the new earth?
Revelation 21:1, “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.”References to a “new heaven and [...]
Based on Acts 15:28, 29, can I lose my salvation if I eat an animal which was strangled and died in a trap? Where I live, trapped animals are our food.
"It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of [...]
Is there life after death?
The death of Jesus Christ secured a resurrection for all mankind. 1 Timothy 2:4-6, “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one [...]
Matthew 6:19-21: What are the treasures of heaven?
Matthew 6:19-21: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor [...]
What is fasting and praying for help with life and death? And what do you drink or eat?
There are no direct scriptures about proper or improper fasting foods nor about the duration of a fast. In the Bible, fasting was most often associated with three attitudes of heart. Most prominently, people fasted [...]
Why is Jesus Christ called the Lamb? Why a lamb ?
Many biblical stories and prophecies use the image of a lamb to symbolize our Lord because of the animal’s character and disposition. A lamb always follows and obeys the voice of his Shepherd just as [...]
How can we know that there is a soul after death?
The soul is one with the being. A person cannot be removed from his own breath. Scripturally, the soul is defined as the whole human being. Genesis 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of [...]
How can we develop more faith in God?
“Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 It is important [...]
When will everything come to fruition?
Let’s look at scripture starting in Daniel 12th chapter. This entire chapter is ripe with insights into God’s plan, but for now we will focus on some very clear statements in Daniel 12:4 “But thou, [...]
Why did Jesus say, "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword." Matthew 10:34
Scriptures are taken from the NIV Bible unless otherwise noted. This scripture may seem to contradict the angels’ proclamation at the time of Jesus’s birth: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, [...]
Do Christians have a place in politics?
No. The true footstep followers of the Lord Jesus are called to a "heavenly calling" (Hebrews 3:1), to the "high calling of God" (Philippians 3:13). Male and female Christians are running for the office of joint-heirship with [...]
Should Christians do exploits? Should they scheme and plot to get their ways?
An exploit is to take advantage of or to act meanly or unjustly for one’s own advantage. Did Christ teach His followers to scheme to get ahead? No! Galatians 6:7, 8 states, “Do not be deceived. [...]
How do you know when the anointing of God is upon you?
There are likely as many proofs of spirit begettal or of God’s anointing as there are people experiencing it. To some, the Lord may show His approval through answered prayer. Others may experience peculiar incidents that [...]
Please explain Ezekiel 18:8-21.
Ezekiel 18:8-21 describes God's perfect law of justice, that each person who sins will pay the penalty of that sin, which is death. Nobody else will pay that penalty.The context of this passage begins in [...]
How does our omniscient God feel about the wicked suffering in hell for eternity? Does it grieve Him?
We cannot discuss God’s feelings toward sinners until we first understand the Biblical concept of hell. The word “hell” in the Bible is a translation of four words: Sheol, Hades, Gehenna and Geber. Sheol (Strong’s [...]
In Hinduism, when people take ordinary food and offer it to their idol Krishna, it becomes prasadham, food sanctified by the Lord. Then the Hindus will eat it. Does this food become devil's food? Can Christians eat it? (meat offered to idols)
The church in Corinth had this same problem. Some of the believers were saying they should not eat meat offered to idols. Others said an idol is nothing, just rock, so it really doesn’t hurt [...]
Did the long day of Joshua really happen? Should "the sun stood still" be taken literally or poetically?
Our belief is that all the Bible records historically happened literally, except maybe when it says that animals speak, it may be in the mind of the individual interpreting the actions of the animal. In [...]
After we go to heaven, what do we do in heaven?
Heaven is a promise to those who are part of the body of Christ. It is a reward for faithful Christians who gave their hearts, wills and beings to the Lord, followed Jesus on the [...]