If a person does not forgive someone, can the unforgiving person be accepted into heaven?
Forgiveness is very important. Jesus said "Do not judge lest you be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you." [...]
Is the Bible only for spiritual growth – not a guideline for people's welfare?
Spiritual growth and peoples’ welfare are not mutually exclusive issues. When the spiritually strong try to bless others, they themselves are blessed. The Bible is many things: It is a historical record of how the [...]
What is fire baptism and what are its effects on a Christian?
In Matthew 3:11, 12, John the Baptist says, “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. [...]
Please explain Ephesians 2:8-10, "by grace are ye saved through faith, not of works, for we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works."
In reading the context of this passage, we see in the 11th verse, that Paul is speaking to Gentiles who have converted to Christianity. It is by God's gift of grace and not through our [...]
How do I know I am filled with the holy spirit or am being lead by the spirit?
Romans 8:14 and its context help us to understand what it means to be led by God and what evidences we should notice in our life. “For as many as are led by the Spirit [...]
Can mercy overrule judgment?
(Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version Bible.)We read in the Psalms that "righteousness and justice" are the foundation of God's throne (Psalms 89:14 and 97:2). We know God speaks truth; He is completely [...]
What is the first version of the Holy Bible?
The scriptures of the Holy Bible are directly referenced by our Lord in Luke 24:44 “And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, [...]
Does God hand create each person or just allow for them to be born?
There are a couple of Scriptures which allude to the answer. First, when God created Adam and Eve, He told them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth." (Genesis 1:28) Again, He told Jacob [...]
What is the difference between foreknowledge, election and predestination?
To have foreknowledge or prior knowledge of something is crucial when one is designing and planning. If you are designing a building, you must know ahead of time how to finance, where to place it, [...]
Are we to ask for forgiveness every time we pray?
"Be unceasing in prayer. Always be thankful; for this is the Lord's will concerning you in Christ Jesus." I Thessalonians 5:16 (Weymouth) The advanced Christian is to be so fully in accord with the Father [...]
How did God show He was displeased with Cain, and did God speak to him personally?
Nothing either good or bad is recorded of either of these men, Cain and Abel, up to the time of their presentation of their respective offerings before the Lord. It was natural and proper that [...]
Is it biblical to be buried in the ground?
It is most biblical to be buried in the ground. The Bible states that God “formed man of dust from the ground,” (Gen.2:7), and later said: “For you are dust, and to dust you shall [...]
What is the Sabbath day?
Many ask the question is it Saturday or Sunday? Jewish people and Seventh Day Adventists feel that Saturday is the Sabbath. Most other Christian churches feel that Sunday is the Sabbath or at least the [...]
Do we need to keep the sabbath today?
We are to praise the Lord every day. Hebrews 4:1-3 tells us we have entered into our Lord's rest, i.e. Sabbath. The lesson of the Sabbath is more than setting aside one specific day of the week to worship God. [...]
If hell means grave in Hebrew, is Satan in a grave instead of a place where there is everlasting fire?
The word “Hell” (or Hebrew “Sheol”) in the Old Testament Hebrew does mean “Grave” (or destruction). Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor [...]
What does the Lord require us to do when we wrong someone?
“...If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, [...]
Does the Bible prohibit Christians from dancing, like at a wedding setting?
Dancing in itself is not sinful, and can even be good exercise. We read in the Old Testament of David dancing for joy when the Ark of the Covenant was finally returned to Jerusalem. However, [...]
Why did the LORD meet Moses and try to kill him as recorded in Exodus 4:24-26?
In Genesis 14:3, 4, 7, 8, God made a covenant with Abraham: "My covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations…and I will establish my covenant between me and thee [...]
Cain killed Abel. God put mark on Cain so that no one one would kill him. Why did God protect the killer Cain?
After Cain killed Abel, God pronounced the sentence for his crime, which was the first crime committed since Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit. We read in Genesis 4:9-15, "Then the LORD said to [...]
Why does God give power to some of his followers and not to me?
"God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God." Psalm 62:11 To recognize that God is all-powerful and is the source of all power is an important step in our [...]
Why did God create rich and poor people?
Although God did not specifically create or destine certain people to be rich or poor, He has allowed these conditions to exist. Ever since Adam's sin, the fallen human race has been learning the consequences [...]
The authority of Christ was questioned in Luke 20:1-8. Could you please explain these scriptures?
In reviewing Luke 20:1-8, Jesus chose not to give the chief priests and scribes an answer, as they really weren’t looking for a true answer. This event is also in Matthew 21 and Mark 11, [...]