When was Jesus born? (United States)
There is nothing to prove that Christ was born December 25th, but the evidence is strong that the time of his birth was about October 1st. It is generally recognized that Jesus was crucified on Friday, April [...]
Has the millenium time started already? If yes, what are some of the biblical references for clarity? (Uganda)
Revelation 14:14-15 (NKJV), “…behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. 15 And another [...]
What is the Bible meaning of wisdom? (Egypt)
The Bible meaning of wisdom is clearly stated in Proverbs 1:2, “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding.”Wisdom together with understanding appears many times in the Bible. Knowing facts alone doesn’t necessarily [...]
What is faith? (Uganda)
The Apostle Paul explains faith in Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV), “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen..” Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines the Greek word for “substance” as a [...]
What is the meaning of 1 Peter 3:18 (NKJV), “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit”? (Ghana)
“For Christ suffered once…” When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, He was begotten to a new spirit life with the Holy Spirit. The next 3 1/2 years, until He was crucified, were [...]
How does God save us step by step? (Cameroon)
Acts 17:27 (NKJV), “so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;” First a person [...]
Who does God plan to save and how does He plan to do this? (United States)
This is a great question. First, how we are saved? 1 Timothy 2:3-5, “…God our Savior…desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge (“epignosis” - understanding) of the truth. For there [...]
What role did God have in our lives drawing us to Himself before salvation? (United States)
When you speak of salvation, are you referring to when you consecrated your life to the Lord for the heavenly prize or are you asking about the general redemption of mankind on the Earth? In [...]
Please explain “star differing from star in glory” in 1 Corinthians 15:41. Is this a collective or individual work, as a new creature, regarding our positions of honor in the kingdom? Is it proportionate to the zeal of our faithfulness in our walk? (United States)
Summary: Yes, it is an individual work with a heavenly reward proportionate to faithful zeal. Discussion: 1 Corinthians 15:40-42 (NKJV), 40 “There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial [...]
When and how will every eye see Jesus? Was this at the first advent or second advent? (Uganda)
Revelation 1:7 (NKJV), “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.” [...]
What do scriptures say about voting in general elections? (United States)
The apostle Peter calls us “foreigners and exiles” (1 Peter 2:11 NIV). The apostle Paul wrote, "Our citizenship is in heaven." (Philippians 3:20) Thus Christians are a separate “holy nation...the people of God” (1 Peter 2:9-10). Paul further explains our [...]
What was the propose of Jesus coming to the world and returning a second time? (Nigeria)
This is probably the best question any Christian could ask. Jesus was placed on this Earth for a profound purpose, which was to save all mankind. 1 Corinthians 15:22, “For as in Adam all die, [...]
I am a student of Hindi medium! God has given me truth by this medium. And I have to give the song of the night, so that I leave a few points in the comments! So brother should I give the song of the night or not? Because our senior brothers say that it will not work like this, do not leave any point. What should I do in such a situation? (India)
No, you should have nothing to do with any mediums. You should definitely not study with a medium or give a song of the night. Spiritualism is a rapidly growing movement, numbering several millions of [...]
Please explain Psalms 91:9-10, "Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling…" (India)
This entire Psalm is very encouraging. It begins by promising that those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High and remain under His shadow, will find refuge in Him. When snares and pestilences [...]
Please enlighten me on Matthew 12:32, "Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come." (United States)
Christ died that we may be forgiven for sins that we inherit from the fall of Adam. These are sins that are committed through ignorance, error, and other “weaknesses of the flesh.” However, there are [...]
Do any antichrists currently exist? (United States)
The prefix “anti” can mean counterfeit or against, but most importantly, it means “in place of.” Hence, willful opposition to Christ by enemies such as the Roman emperor Nero and others were “anti-Christ” activity. However, [...]
What is the importance, power, and potential of an adolescent girl? (Ghana)
An adolescent girl is very important. Her simple idealism, faith, hope, and vigor can be a source of encouragement to other believers. She can begin to serve God with her whole being to His glory. [...]
Would you say that America has come under the judgment of God as we see so many happenings that seem to clearly lineup with the Bible? I'm reminded of the Israelites and their disobedience and idolatrous ways—-God poured out His wrath upon His Chosen people. (United States)
Yes. In fact the entire present evil world (Galatians 1:4) is under God’s judgment.Consider the symbolic picture in Revelation 19:11-12, 14-16 (NKJV), 11 “Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He [...]
Does Satan have power to claim, kill or take away someone's life? (Uganda)
Hebrews 2:14 (NIV), “Since the children have flesh and blood, he (Jesus) too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death--that [...]
Romans 9:11-18. I cannot understand why God hardens some peoples hearts so they will not understand. Why then does the word also say He does not wish that any should perish. I’m so confused and every version of the Bible does not get through to my understanding of these scriptures. (United States)
Romans 9:11, 14-16, 18 (ESV), 11 “. . . God’s purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls-- ... 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice [...]
Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart? Doesn’t God want everyone to be saved? (United States)
Several scriptures in Exodus say, “I will harden his heart.” Exodus 4:21 is letting Moses know the outcome of the ten plagues before they even happen. Exodus 7:13 (and 7:22; 9:12,35) says, “He hardened Pharaoh’s [...]
What made Israel different from other nations in the Old Testament? They conquered by killing men, women, children and in some instances livestock. In modern day culture, we call that genocide. They plundered and looted. They had forced labour camps from conquered nations. (United Kingdom)
Israel descended from Abraham. God told Abraham to leave his ancestral homeland and go to “the land which I shall show you”. (Genesis 12:1). Abraham did as he was told. However, God also told him [...]