When should a church participate in the Lord's communion?
1 Corinthians 11:26 tells us, "For every time you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."Some have taken this text and believe that it does not matter [...]
How are we transformed? Into what are we transformed?
In Romans 12:2, Paul tells us, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve [...]
If you are called to be an evangelist, should the pastor of the church ordain you and give you a certificate?
“When they had ordained…in every church…they commended them to the Lord” (Acts 14:23 KJV) In this text, “ordained” is the Greek word chierotoneo meaning to “stretch forth the hand” or “to vote.” The early church [...]
What were the professions of the disciples? Should we follow their professions?
Assuming we’re talking about occupations and not doctrinal or creedal “professions”… The Apostle Paul was a tentmaker. The Apostles Peter, Andrew, John and James were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector, before he became an [...]
What is the definition of gossip according to the Bible?
Proverbs 20:19 & Proverbs 11:13(NIV), “A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much…a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” Both scriptures define gossip as a betrayal of a confidence. When people spread [...]
Why some pastors cannot be like other believers? I have seen pastors who treat believers in their church like they are their property, always asking for their thithing.
Anyone who is a pastor/minister should be gently directing the flock, as a shepherd does with the sheep. Two scriptural passages clearly state this. “Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving [...]
What are the plans of God for us?
God’s plan for us and ALL of his creation is grander and more wonderful than anything we could ever imagine! Our heavenly Father’s original design for a perfect universe filled with perfect beings has been [...]
If the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil is so sacred, why wasn't it protected by God to totally prevent Adam and Eve from eating the fruit at all costs? Instead, He used the serpent to tempt Eve into committing the first sin.
God's creations, both angelic and human, were not made robotic, but were given brains to think and reason with and make their own decisions. One of God's angels, Lucifer, fell from heaven due to his [...]
Will small children who died between the ages of 1 to 3 have a resurrection? If yes, will they be resurrected as babies and will their parents recognize them?
Jesus promised a resurrection for all in John 5:28, 29. "…all in the graves will hear His voice and will come forth." Those who die as infants will come forth come forth as infants recognizable [...]
What does scripture say about the leadership of man in the family?
Scriptures show the position of a man is the head of the family.“For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is [...]
Mark 15:38 says the veil in the temple was ripped from the top to the bottom. What does this mean?
The tabernacle in the wilderness and the temples that replaced it were filled with symbols which pointed to the coming Messiah and God's plan of salvation. Paul, referring to the high priests under the Law [...]
Who is the Omega?
The name “Omega” appears only in the book of Revelation and is always linked to “Alpha”: “I am Alpha [even I] and Omega the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which [...]
How can I know which church is following the Holy Bible 100%?
It is probably safe to say that NO church follows the Holy Bible 100%. Just as no man is perfect, no church (comprised of men) is perfect. However, various denominations have varying degrees of deviation from scripture. Some doctrines [...]
What is the gift of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the invisible power and influence of God. His Spirit is called the “holy Spirit of God” in Ephesians 4:30. Other names used for God’s power include “the Spirit of Holiness” and [...]
What is meant by "baptized by the holy spirit"?
Acts 1:4,5, “…wait for the promise of the Father…for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with (in) the holy spirit. Verse 4 tells us that this was a promise from God.The Greek word [...]
What does -Israel- mean?
The first instance of the word Israel is found in the book of Genesis. Genesis 32:28, “And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou [...]
Galatians 3:13. What is this curse that Christ became?
It helps to have some history of the book of Galatians. Some Jews had accepted Jesus as their Messiah, but were not willing to accept that the Law given by God had been replaced. They [...]
What is the spirit of error?
1 John 4:5-6, “They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God [...]
How much time do we, Christians, have until the end of the world?
World = Heavens + Earth The first “heavens and earth” are referred to as “the world (kosmos: orderly arrangement) that then was.” This first world was destroyed by the flood. 2 Peter 3:5-6 When will [...]
Do the words of Jesus -follow me- have a basis in Jewish culture and tradition?
Yes, they do. The educational system, or Mishnah, in Galilee in the time of Jesus was well structured, and the schools were closely associated with the synagogues. Children, boys and girls, began to learn to [...]
How should a husband love his wife as in Ephesians 5:25?
There are various Greek words translated “love” in any English Bible. The word used in Ephesians 5:25 is “agape” love, which is a love based on principle. (It is not merely based on emotion or [...]
When was the oldest section of the Bible written?
The oldest section of the Bible is strongly believed to be the book of Job as opposed to Genesis or other Old Testament books. The Bible starts with the Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. [...]