In what cave does the Messiah lie?
John 19:41, 42, “Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid…they laid Jesus there.” Today this [...]
When we get to heaven will there be a need for Jesus and the Holy Spirit?
Revelation 5:6-14 is a symbolic picture of heaven and illustrates the prominence of our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven. “…between the throne…I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain…I looked, and I [...]
Is it ok to use deadly force to defend your family if all other options fail?
This is a great question, and in Scripture the answer is different depending on your relationship with God. Ancient Israel was given many laws by God, and it was clearly stated what constitutes murder and [...]
Can you explain Matthew 23:9 – "Call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven"?
We all refer to our human fathers as “father,” “dad,” etc., but in this case, Jesus was referring to our heavenly Father, Jehovah.In the Old Testament, people generally related to God as THE God, a [...]
What was the main reason Moses was not permitted into Canaan?
Deuteronomy 34:4,5: "Then the Lord said to him, “This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants’; I have let you see it with [...]
What is the difference between paradise and heaven?
The promise of a future paradise applies not just to heaven but also to earth. Christ’s kingdom will be a kingdom in heaven and on earth. This is why Jesus taught us to pray, “Thy kingdom come, [...]
How do I know if I have found the right church since there are so many?
(Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version, unless otherwise noted.) It is sad and confusing that so many groups claim to be the only true way to God. The Bible teaches that"...Christ is the [...]
Can we lose our salvation?
The simple answer is “yes,” but it's important to examine the issue more closely.Jesus provided salvation for the entire world of mankind by paying the ransom price for us. "For as in Adam, all die, even [...]
When should I end a friendship when a friend says he knows God but continues to live an ungodly life?
This is a continuous struggle for the Christian. Jesus knew our position and prayed for us. “I pray not that you should take them out of the world, but that you should keep them from [...]
What are some good scriptures to pray to receive deliverance?
David prayed, “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.” (Ps. 31:15) Also, “Do not deliver me over to the desire of my [...]
What is the difference between salvation and eternal life?
Summary: There is an earthly salvation with eternal life on earth for all mankind. This was secured by Jesus’ sacrifice. There is a heavenly salvation with immortal life in heaven offered to footstep followers of Jesus who deny [...]
Who were the three wise men?
The account of the three wise men is found in Matthew 2:1-12 in a scene related to the birth of Jesus. “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod [...]
Can you explain why King David did not obey the Ten Commandments when he killed thousands of his enemies as a servant of God?
Thank you for the thought-provoking question. We presume you are specifically referencing Ex 20:13 Thou shalt not kill; as the basis for this question.We must look at the entire law to understand God's justice. If [...]
What is the meaning of sin? Are we born in sin or we are born in a sinful world?
There are three scriptures that define sin: Romans 14:23 "...whatever is not from faith is sin." James 4:17 " Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do, and does not do it, to [...]
What is the significance of holy communion to the believer?
The last supper was the only event that Jesus asked his followers to annually celebrate: "The Lord Jesus took a loaf and after thanking God he broke it, saying, 'This means my body broken for [...]
Please explain Matthew 27:52,53, – …the earth shook, and the rocks were split, the tombs also were opened…saints…raised…and appeared to many.?
Reading the accounts together in Matthew 27:45-51, Mark 15:33-39, Luke 23:46-49 and John 19:25-30, this world-changing event is one of the most dramatic we will ever hear or read. The first question this scene raises is, [...]
Can you explain Matthew 27:51, – …the curtain of the temple was torn in two?
“And lo! the veil of the temple was rent in two parts, from the highest to the lowest”, Matthew 27:51. The curtain or veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place (Exodus 26:31-33) [...]
Please explain what will happen to the Old Testament men of faith and to Israel in the Kingdom?
The overcomers previous to Pentecost, the faithful ancient worthies, will be “princes in all the earth” (Psalm 45:16). These were tried in the past and were approved of God, “having obtained a good report” (Hebrews [...]
In the 1000 year kingdom of Jesus in the earth, how will both the saved with glorious bodies and sinners with fleshly bodies live together?
There is to be an order in Christ's work of life-giving. Every man who receives life will belong to one or another of these orders (1 Corinthians 15:22, 23). God divides the salvation of mankind [...]
Since God knows the future, why did God put the forbidden tree in the garden? He knew it would ultimately bring sin, death, and sorrow into the world because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve.
God placed the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden not as a trap, but as a deliberate teaching tool designed to help Adam and Eve develop moral character, [...]
What does the Parable of the Vineyard in Luke 20 mean?
"A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to vine-growers [tenant farmers] and went on a journey for a long time. At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, so that [...]
Is pain and suffering part of discipline from God or because of the cruelty of mankind?
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Discerning whether suffering is a discipline from God [...]