Can a church be baptized for the dead according to 1 Corinthians 15:29?
“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all?” 1 Corinthians 15:29A proper scriptural understanding of Christian baptism and salvation is needed to answer this question, and [...]
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
Jesus preached using many parables - stories which illustrate spiritual ideas or prophecies. When Jesus cursed the fig tree a few days before his crucifixion, he was acting out a message He had been proclaiming. [...]
Is it scriptural for Christians to participate in get rich financial schemes like Ponzi schemes, pyramids, schemes that offer big interest in a short time?
In the United States, Ponzi schemes are illegal. Methods to "get rich quick" usually don't work. The perpetrator of these methods is trying to make money for himself. The poor investor will typically lose most [...]
What is the position of the death penalty in the New Testament?
Punishment of criminals is a governmental responsibility. Under the Law Covenant, God promised He would direct Israel’s governmental affairs if they tried to obey Him. Deuteronomy 30:16, “If you obey the commandments of the LORD [...]
How will I know of the second coming of Jesus?
In the “Lord’s Great Prophesy” of Matthew 24 & Luke 21, our Lord outlined both the historical events that would lead up to his return as well as the signs that would indicate he was [...]
What is the meaning of the mercy seat ?
The Ark of the Covenant or "Ark of the Testimony" was the only article of furniture in the Most Holy. (Hebrews 9:2-4) The word testimony suggests that it illustrated Jehovah's plan. It represented the eternal purpose of [...]
Why does God need us ?
God does not really need us as He is self-sufficient, complete, almighty and perfect. Complete perfection could be likened to a circle, having no beginning and no end. Therefore, a perfect being like God does [...]
Since God is sovereign, then whatever happens in this universe is under HIS control and knowledge. So, does God decide who does or does not get saved?
God does not show favoritism. “…God shows no partiality. But in every nation, anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him..” Acts 10:34, 35 (ESV). They likewise teach us to [...]
What are the 1260 days in Revelation 11:3 and 12:6?
The 1260 days represented a 1260-year (a year for a day, Numbers 14:34) period from AD539 to AD1799 which led to the beginning of the Times of the End (Daniel 12). The 1260 years is the period of [...]
Has the Ark of the Covenant been found?
Exodus 25:22 “And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony…” This is [...]
How did Jesus' mother Mary become God?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, never became God and she never will be Him. So, who is God? God is the creator of the universe, and His name is Jehovah, “That men may know that [...]
What does Romans 3 verse 4 mean, especially the part in bold words?
The context: Romans 3:1-5 (NIV) “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the [...]
How did this whole trouble of sin come about between man and God? What really needed to be done?
Consider 1 John 1:7, “…the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” Sin is the Greek word harmatia and Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines it as “a failing to hit the mark”. [...]
I wish to become the most positive person. Please help me to do this in the light of scripture.
We can be positive, thankful, and rejoicing only if our positiveness is based on God's word. "God cannot lie…" Titus 1:2. Therefore, let us look into God's word, the Bible, and base our positiveness on [...]
Was Adam the first man?
Yes, Adam was the first man. Genesis 2:7,8, "And the LORD God formed man (the Hebrew word is Adam) of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became [...]
Once we receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit, should we be blessed by more future anointings?
The Holy Spirit comes to the church from the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ. When John baptized Jesus at the Jordan River, he was told "...The man on whom you see the Spirit come [...]
Satan fills my mind with thoughts of being sick and unworthy of the calling of God. My question is where in scripture do I find what God says?
Probably Satan’s greatest weapon against us relates to the sin that dwells within us. Satan uses it to try to discourage us into giving up. We need to look at the scriptures and realize that [...]
What does Genesis 27:40 mean and how long will Esau's descendants be dominated by Jacob's family tree?
Genesis 27:40 (NASB): “And by your sword you shall live, and your brother you shall serve; but it shall come about when you become restless, that you shall break his yoke from your neck.” Though [...]
What is the biblical definition of the word LOVE?
There are two different Greek words – agapao and phileo - meaning love in the New Testament. In the King James Bible, the word agape is translated as charity or love, whereas phileo carries the [...]
What happened to the Romans that killed Jesus? Does it say if they went to hell for killing him?
Jesus Christ came as the Messiah to his brother Jews. However, “He (Jesus) came unto his own, and his own received him not,” John 1:11. Some, who rejected Him as Savior, decided at all costs [...]
Please name two places where the Bible declares that it is God speaking through man.
God has used many faithful men and women as His servants, ambassadors and mouthpieces. For example, he chose prophets to give His message to the nation of Israel. We find Scriptural proof for this practice [...]