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. [...]
What is the Bible way to get married?
Marriage was instituted by God for the first couple. "For Adam no suitable helper was found. So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, He took one [...]
Is it true that black people are cursed?
Genesis 9:22-27, “And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside. But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it upon both their shoulders and [...]
The Law taught fish with scales are clean and without scales unclean. Does this teaching apply to us now or only to Israelites?
The simple answer to your question is Romans 10:4, "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." The purpose of the Law was to show how now imperfect human [...]
Why might Moses call for such a brutal treatment in Deuteronomy 12:2-3?
“You shall surely destroy all the places where the nations whom you shall dispossess served their gods, on the high mountains and on the hills and under every green tree. You shall tear down their [...]
Did Jacob really fight with God and prevail?
The Bible verses you are referring to are found in Genesis 32:24-26 and 29. "And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. And when he saw [...]
What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
The Bible actually says nothing about near death experiences. While the Bible does record that a person (such as Lazarus in John 11:1-44) died and came back to life or was very ill to the point [...]
How many years did Jesus live?
Jesus lived 33 1/2 years. We know this, as he began his ministry about 30 years of age (Luke 3:23). The length of his ministry was 3 1/2 years, which can be shown from the [...]
What are the responsibilities of the faithful church class and other classes of peoples in the resurrection?
The Reward and Responsibilities of the Church.We know the most faithful followers of Jesus, called his “church,” “bride,” “elect” and many other names, will receive a heavenly reward. 1 John 3:2, “Beloved, now we are [...]
What is being taught in the chapters of John 6, 7, 8?
The purpose of the ministry of Jesus was to try to convince the Jews that He was the son of God and their Messiah. The scribes and Pharisees had taught them the Law, but once Messiah [...]
Please can you explain Colossians 2:14-17, where it says – do not let anyone judge you?
Colossians 2:14-17 (KJV), “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and [...]
How do you answer non-believers who ask how could God let such bad things ( flooding, forest fires, hurricanes, etc), happen?
A logical way to answer one who questions God along these lines is by appealing to reason. Look at the stately trees of the forest, the living green of the meadows with thousands of beautiful [...]
Are women allowed to participate in church? I am referring to 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and 1 Timothy 2:11-12.
1 Corinthians 14:34-35 (KJV), "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And [...]
Upon what are we judged on Judgment Day?
The Bible teaches “... we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ” (Romans 14:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10) However, it is the church (Jesus' faithful followers) who are being judged at the present time, [...]
Where did Lucifer get the idea to overthrow God? Did those evil thoughts occur in heaven where everything is perfect?
The prophet Ezekiel tells us that Lucifer was “the model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty” (Ezekiel 28:12). Prior to the creation of Adam, we are told “…the morning stars sang together, [...]
I am having trouble in the middle of the night. I wake up and I cannot move. This been happening since I was 7 years old. I know it is caused by demons. What should I do?
We knew a man who had similar experiences. He would wake up and feel as though an evil spirit was at the window looking in, and he could not move. One night, he asked Jesus to help [...]
What are some verses that a person in physical pain can use to help?
Physical pain consumes our thoughts and body. It demands our attention to fix whatever is wrong. Sadly, not all things can be fixed; some pain needs to be endured. Focusing on the scriptures is a [...]