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, [...]
Hanging in the sanctuary of our church is a banner of an easter egg with a rabbit on it. Are these Christian symbols?
Easter is the name that has been adopted by most Christian churches for the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. It is regarded as one of the most holy days of the Christian calendar. There are [...]
What did Jesus mean when he said, "It is finished"? What thing was finished?
Jesus tells us in John 17:4, "I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do." John 19:30 reads, "When, therefore, he had received the vinegar, Jesus [...]
Is Malachi 3 for us in the New Testament?
2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto [...]
How do you interpret – go and sell all your possessions and then come follow me?
This statement comes from Luke 18:18-22, “And a certain ruler questioned Him, saying, ‘Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call Me good? No [...]
If God created everything and everyone, why then are the Jews the chosen ones?
The Apostle Peter expressed a general principle when he said: “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is accepted [...]
Does the Holy Spirit leave me when I sin and come back when God forgives me?
There is no indication in Scripture that God's spirit would leave you when you sin, and come back when God forgives. In fact, there are several scriptures which indicate the opposite. We are told in [...]
Who made Babylon?
The city of Babylon was the capital of the ancient land of Babylonia in southern Mesopotamia. It was situated on the Euphrates River about 50 miles south of Baghdad. The tremendous wealth and power of [...]
After death, are we trapped in the grave till Jesus returns and are then resurrected?
The scriptures tell us that when a man dies he goes to the grave. We see this in Psalm 146:4 where it says, “when their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that day [...]
Was the last supper on the first night of the full moon of spring or on the first sabbath of the full moon of spring?
You are correct in stating that there was a full moon during the last supper. What is the Bible account for the proper way to determine when the Jews were to celebrate the Passover?Exodus 12:2 [...]
Why would one be inclined to read and research the Bible in a state of inebriation whereas on days of sober mindedness not be inclined to even open the Bible?
It is well proven that alcohol impacts the judgment and executive functions of the brain. When drinking, the emotional centers of the brain begin to control that person's actions. Therefore, it would be that person's emotions [...]
Where is Jesus in the Torah (the first five books of the Bible)?
After God gave the nation of Israel the Ten Commandments, Moses told them, "The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto [...]