Is polygamy a sin against God?
“All unrighteousness is sin,” 1 John 5:17. Every violation of the divine law is sin, so we can answer this question by looking at God’s laws on marriage. The divine law blessed marriage between one man [...]
Do rich people go to hell?
We often ask ourselves because of certain characteristics or circumstances if someone we know, or maybe ourselves, will go to hell. Perhaps this question arises from the reading of Luke 16:19-31, the Parable of the [...]
Is it proper for people to be arguing the word of God in the Bible?
Several Scriptures provide guidelines as to the importance of studying God’s word and how to fellowship about it. 2 Timothy 2:15, "Study to show thyself approved unto God…rightly dividing the word of truth." When people [...]
Why does Jesus not know the time or the hour God will send him to rapture the church?
The scripture referred to in this question is Mark 13:32 (NASV) which states “But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the son, but the Father alone.” [...]
What are the end times?
The end times are what Daniel calls the “time of the end” in Daniel 12:4. New Living Translation: “But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the [...]
How should a wife submit to her husband as in Ephesians 5:22?
"Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior." (Ephesians [...]
Could you please explain Matthew 19 respecting divorce? Since there is so much divorce today, are the divorced condemned by God?
The scriptural citation referred to is from Matthew 19:3-9, “…Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?’ And he answered…Have ye not read, that he which made them at [...]
Did Jesus ever say his name was Jehovah? In the Bible, what is his true name? Thank You.
Jesus never referred to himself as “Jehovah.” Various translators appear to support that thought; however, we believe that Jesus was the first direct creation of Jehovah, the only begotten son who took human form to [...]
Will the coming of our Lord Jesus end wickedness?
This is a very positive question about our Lord's promised return. When Jesus returns, He 1) gathers his faithful saints and (2) restores earth and mankind to the peace and harmony that was in the Garden [...]
Why is God letting evil things happen?
The Bible teaches us how and why God's permission of evil all began. Beyond that the Bible teaches us there is hope: "The angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good [...]
In the present world, where is the ark of Noah?
The account of the deluge in the Genesis is the echoed in the memory of all of mankind in Asia, Europe, and both North and South America. But where is the Ark? In answer, one [...]
Can you go to heaven without the holy ghost?
Let's define terms. We presume that "heaven: refers to God's abode, and "holy ghost" refers to God's holy spirit and influence working in our lives. In order to get to heaven (to live with God), [...]
How can will stop the terrorists from killing Christians every day or can Christians carry weapons to defend ourselves?
(I admit that I have no firsthand experience with terrorism.) The second part of the question reads, “can Christians carry weapons to defend ourselves?” Christians carrying weapons is an individual’s own decision. Is it a [...]
Did God send his son, Jesus to die, or did Jesus volunteer to die?
The short answer to this question is "yes". God did send his son to die- Galatians 4: 4-5, “But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, [...]
Why God is allowing His children to be humiliated and persecuted?
Use of the phrase "God's children" could refer to several different groups; for instance, all of mankind, the nation of Israel, all those who consider themselves Christian, and the little flock of people who have [...]
I am trying to repent with all my heart and change my life and walk away from the things that cause me to sin. Why is not God listening to my prayer?
We all need God's blessings so badly!God often does not answer prayers according to our timeline or exactly in the way we are expecting. This doesn't mean He doesn't hear us or love us. He [...]
How should parents deal with an estranged adult child?
Perhaps the Parable of the Prodigal Son gives us some insight into this question. The younger son asked his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.’ And he divided [...]
Where are the dead and explain the meaning of soul with scriptural references.
Thinking about your question on where are the dead, makes me think of the scripture in Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity [...]
What is the meaning of – perfect – in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
1 Corinthians 13:9, 10, “For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.” The word perfect [...]
ln the book of 1 Samuel, Saul was sent an evil spirit from God. Please explain this anomaly.
This is stated a number of times in 1 Samuel; the first is 1 Samuel 16:14 “But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him”. I [...]
If I am divorced can I marry a divorced woman?
This question leaves a lot of necessary details out in order to accurately answer the question. So, we will have to give a few different answers and you will have to pick the one that [...]
Why was it necessary for Jesus to be crucified to save us from our sins.
This questions centers on the central theme of the entire bible, mankind's reconciliation to his original relationship with God. The first man, Adam, sinned by disobeying God's instruction not to eat from the tree of [...]