Can we show Jesus to hurting people by ministering without words but with actions of gentleness, KINDNESS, compassion, and TENDERNESS?
All scriptures are quoted from the NIV Bible. Yes! Gentleness, kindness, compassion, and tenderness are all expressions of love. God is love; and "the Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation [...]
What did Jesus mean by "for the elect sake those days shall be shortened." Matthew 24:22? Shorten the length of a day, shorten the number of days or something else?
The context of this verse says, "For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should [...]
A couple has stayed together. The woman wants to get married but the man does not want to get married. Can one side be married and is there any Scripture that will consecrate the marriage?
If "has stayed together" means that the couple has been living together as husband and wife, though unmarried, this is a situation which should be remedied. While it is commendable that the woman wishes to [...]
Is there a special position for praying? Some say praying while standing or walking does not respect God.
In Mark 11:25, Jesus said, "Whenever you stand up to pray, if you have anything against anybody, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your trespasses." (Moffatt Translation of the Bible) [...]
Why did it take Jesus four days to resurrect Lazarus?
Before the death of Lazarus, Jesus had already raised others from the dead: "Jesus went to a town called Nain.......where a dead person was being carried out........He said, 'Young man, I say to you, get [...]
What does Proverbs 13:22 mean? "A good man leaves an inheritance for his childrens children, but a sinners wealth is stored up for the righteous."
This verse is so encouraging! It shows that a person who seeks and follows God’s ways does have a valuable inheritance to pass on to generations to come. In contrast, the wealth of one who [...]
If the Hebrew language is of afro-asiatic origin, and our Savior spoke Aramaic, then is it rational to conclude that Jesus may have been a person of darker color?
Although there do exist Ethiopian Jews, Jesus' Semitic ancestry is traced in detail in the Bible all the way back to Abraham. His mother, Mary, and step-father, Joseph, were required to return to Bethlehem in [...]
Someone wants to rid my home from any evil spirits by saying prayers and burning sage. Is this biblical?
Yes and no. Praying is always appropriate when you feel evil approaching; however, burning sage to ward off evil spirits is not biblical. Throughout history, people have created many rituals to banish evil spirits. Yet, none of [...]
Why were Mary and Joseph chosen to be the parents of our Lord?
The Messiah was to be of the tribe of Judah and of the lineage of David. Both Mary and Joseph were descendants of Judah from King David’s line. Genesis 49:10, 2 Samuel 7:16, Matthew 1:1, [...]
Who is God?
Much of what God has revealed of Himself comes through an understanding of His divine plan, through his Holy Word. The heights and depths of his wonderful character are seen there!The biblical account states that God, [...]
Are we supposed to ask for forgiveness when we pray? I have learned that as Christians we are supposed to be righteous, so we are not sinful.
Yes, we need to ask God to forgive us for our current sins. When we became Christians by confessing our sinfulness, accepting Jesus as our Savior, and then giving our entire heart and mind to [...]
Does our relationship with God have to come through Jesus?
Jesus is quite clear when he says in John 14:6, “No one comes to the Father except through me.” It would seem, then, that our relationship with God must be through Jesus. In order to have [...]
What should I say in my prayer in the morning before going to work?
There is no better way for us to begin our day than in heart communion with our heavenly Father. How pleased God must be if our first waking thoughts turn to Him with a desire [...]
Do our prayers need to specifically mention people and situations? Or can I just put it out there and let God do the rest?
When we approach God we come in sincere faith and by faith believe our prayers have an effect. “The heartfelt supplication (prayer) of a righteous man exerts a mighty influence.” (James 5:16, Weymouth) Jesus prayed [...]
How does God want a husband and father to be a good provider?
First, I’d turn to Ephesians 5. The first verse says, “…be imitators of God…and walk in love as Christ has also loved us and given Himself for us….” With that in mind, let us consider [...]
Please explain Luke 23:28-31: – And Jesus… said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves and your children….
Scriptures are taken from the New American Standard Bible. On His way to Calvary, exhausted and already bleeding from many wounds, Jesus must have drawn pity from any in the crowds who had tender hearts. [...]
How can a person find peace? Please share some Scriptures with us.
Perhaps you have heard the saying, “No God, no peace, know God, know peace.” This is a profound truth. True peace can ONLY be had by understanding, believing and fully loving God.Texts are taken from NIV [...]
How does prayer work?
Prayer is our direct communication with the Creator of the Universe. When we “come to Christ,” meaning, we accept him as our Savior and repent of our sins, we then have direct access to Jehovah [...]
How long will mankind continue to suffer?
Let's first look at why God allows suffering. We know man was created perfect and dwelt in the Garden of Eden in harmony with God. Adam succumbed to the temptation to sin and fell out of [...]
Why didn't the disciples did not recognize Jesus after his resurrection?
The disciples did not recognize Jesus after his resurrection because Jesus appeared in the form of different people. For example, Mary Magdalene mistook him for a gardener (John 20:11-18), he appeared to two disciples on [...]
I am a bartender by trade and am unemployed. I just recently joined a church. As I am getting closer to Christ, I am wondering if God frowns upon this line of work?
It is wonderful you are getting closer to Christ and looking to see what His will is in your life. This is a path which grows nearer and dearer to your heart as you go [...]
Can you explain Colossians 2:11 – In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ.
Circumcision was a requirement for male Israelites under the Law. However, the ordinance preceded the law and was first practiced by Abraham. When Jesus, their promised Messiah, fulfilled the Law, the Law came to an [...]