Are there three heavens, and what does each one represent?
The Bible refers to heaven in both physical and symbolic ways. In the physical sense heaven is often referred to as having 3 levels. 1 The immediate atmosphere of earth. a God made [...]
What is The Church?
“The Church is the pillar and ground of the Truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15 The Church is spoken of as the Bride of Christ, in a formative or developing state, His espoused. Each one who makes [...]
Are there any Bible verses about loneliness? Does God help the lonely?
Absolutely, God does help the lonely. “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” (Hebrews 13:5) “Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you” (James 4:8) “I will not leave you comfortless: [...]
Who comes after God in our life – my spouse or my children?
Both your spouse and your children demand your attention. The responsibilities to each one differs. According to Biblical standard… “ a man shall leave his father and his mother; and shall cleave unto his wife: and [...]
Please explain Genesis 3:15: "Between your seed and her seed, he shall crush your head and you shall bruise his heel."
Genesis 3:14 helps us identify one of the two seeds. In that verse, we find God speaking to the serpent. So, "your seed" in verse 15 refers to the serpent's seed or Satan and his [...]
Should a Christian inherit the debts or pay the debts of his/her dead/late relation?
The best answer would depend on more information, such as the type of debt and the relationship to the deceased, however, there are essential biblical concepts that apply to our Christian fiscal responsibility. We are [...]
What is the entire book of Romans about?
The point of the letter to the Romans is this: Completely dedicate your life to serving God. We need to remember that Paul wrote this letter to the early Christians in Rome which was a [...]
What is the rapture?
Most translations of the Bible do not contain the word “rapture.” The relatively recent concept made popular by books and movies commonly known as the "rapture” is taken largely from 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17: “For the Lord [...]
In Genesis 6:1, who are the sons of God? What does it mean that the sons of God saw the daughters of men and they took them wives?
To answer the first question, we turn to Jude 1:6 “… and the angels which kept not their first estate but left their own habitation …”. This says that angels descended to earth. The sons [...]
If Satan were to ask God for forgiveness, would he be forgiven?
We know "God is love" (1 John 4:16), and we might think of a loving God as always being open to forgiving a sinner who repents. The case of Satan is unique. Satan was created [...]
Can Christians sue one another? If so, under what circumstances?
The Apostle Paul gave strong counsel on this subject to the Christians in Corinth. In I Corinthians 6, Paul expresses his disappointment with the believers there. Sadly, some felt it necessary to have their problems [...]
If there is no devil (in the form of a snake in Genesis 3:14), to whom did Eve pass the blame?
We read in Genesis 3 that there was a real serpent, and it received a real physical curse to crawl on its belly and eat dust for the duration of its life (Genesis 3:14). But Satan is [...]
Who qualifies to take the Last Supper?
The Lord’s last supper of bread and wine as read in Luke 22: 19, 20 was Jesus’ way of teaching his apostles what they must do to be his true followers. Jesus specifically said, “Do this [...]
What is the interpretation of Deuteronomy 18:17-22?
This wonderful promise is a foretelling of the Messiah. Moses led his people out of the land of Egypt and stood between them and God in all their relationships with Him. He mediated between God [...]
I had an abortion when I was 16. What will happen when I die?
What a heavy, sad burden you've been bearing since you were 16! You were so young! You must think of that baby every day. And now you wonder what is awaiting you in the next [...]
Why do you say tongues ceased, when a few verses later Paul says tongues are for talking to God and tongues edify man?
The texts in question are found in 1 Corinthians 14. Let us look fully at the context of chapter 14 to clearly understand the Apostle’s instructions to us. Verse one is simply stated; pursue love [...]
What is first fruits? My church asks for and collects first fruits every January each year. Should a Christian pay first fruits to his pastor (church)?
(All scriptures are quoted from the New International Version.) In the New Testament we find no mention of "collecting firstfruits" from believers. The word "firstfruits," when used, is as a picture of Christ or His [...]
I do not understand what or who the bride of Christ is. Can you please explain?
The symbol of a marriage is applied to the union between Christ and the body of overcoming believers. The Bible refers to these overcoming saints as the “bride, the "Church of the living God", the [...]
What does John 3:16 mean?
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who so ever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” This is a beautiful, amazing scripture. Let’s look [...]
Where in the Bible is one will left behind in the field? What does this mean?
Mat 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Mat 24:41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the [...]
How do you know you are called to do the work of God, and how will you know the actual work?
There is only actually one call for the Christian and that is to come into Christ and abide there in a life of consecration and sacrifice for God. Romans 12:1 tells us the present our [...]
Is it wrong for me to ask God in every prayer for me to die? I have poor health and am in very bad chronic pain head to toes?
It saddens us to hear of your dire condition, dealing with “chronic pain.” We can only imagine what that must be like and sympathize with how difficult this must be for you. We do not [...]