Matthew 6:15 says "But if you do not forgive the trespasses of men then God will not forgive your trespasses." Does this have to do with God denying your salvation if you fail to forgive the wrongs your fellow men have done to you?
Salvation became necessary for all people because of Adam and Eve’s disobedience to God’s command (Genesis 3:17-19). Disobedience to God is sin, and sin leads to death (Romans 6:23). Through the sacrifice of his perfect [...]
When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, will the holy spirit stay with us 24/7?
The holy spirit has been misunderstood by many Christians who believe it to be a person, a third being equal in power and glory to God. But this is not scriptural. A careful study of [...]
Is there a difference between being spiritual and being religious?
There are many religions in the world, and not all of them follow God or recognize Jesus as the only means of salvation. One who practices a particular religion understands the basic teachings of the [...]
How do I know if I am spiritually restored?
For Christians, an appropriate definition of being “spiritually minded” is devoting, or consecrating, one’s life to developing and possessing a mindset that prioritizes God and His word first in one’s life. Our lives are finite, [...]
Do all dreams come from God?
Scientists admit they know very, very little about how the brain works. Such a complicated, intricate design could only be the work of an Intelligent Creator. Clearly, we are not an "accidental" or evolved creation [...]
When did people first call God "Jehovah Rapha"?
There are several names and descriptions given to God, especially in the Old Testament. Each of them gives us a different way to grasp the Almighty’s character. Unfortunately, the Hebrew words that give such insight [...]
What does God look like?
Since God is a spirit being, we don’t really know, because humans cannot see spirit beings. There were times in the Bible when spirit beings created a human-like body to communicate with people. But what [...]
Can an evil spirit enter a Christian serving the Lord?
Evil spirits are spirit beings that, through disobedience to God, were cast out of God’s favor and light and into darkness. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as “fallen angels.” The first of [...]
Why did Isaiah 7:14 prophesy Jesus' name would be Emmanual (or Immanuel), and yet he was named Jesus? (Matthew 1:18-23)
We recommend a Powerpoint sermon called “In Jesus’ Name,” by Joe Megacz.Quoting from that YouTube video:Why didn't Joseph call his name Emmanuel like Isaiah had prophesied? (See Matthew 1:18-23)Bible dictionaries tell us “Jesus” is the Greek form [...]
What is the meaning of Hebrews 4:1-9? (Sabbath)
The first verse of Hebrews chapter four includes the word “therefore,” indicating that the thoughts expressed in this chapter are a continuation of those of the preceding chapter. In Hebrews 3:12, the author (generally thought [...]
What does 1 Timothy 4:12 mean? ("Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young…")
1 Timothy 4:12 reads “Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness and purity.” The Apostle Paul did not [...]
Galatians 5:19-21 (lusts of the flesh) talks about people who won't enter to the kingdom of God. Are people going to be judged by the things they do on earth? Are people going to be free to drink beer in the 1,000 years of Judgment Day?
The Apostle Paul was concerned. The Christians in Galatia were struggling with worldly influences coming in among them from several sources. First, there were Christians who came from a Jewish background and believed that all [...]
Millions of gay people are happily married, millions of fornicators are in happily nuclear families, but God knows I am so lonely and miserable but still I am not getting a husband or family despite me being faithful to Him. My loneliness and misery has never been soothed all my life. Why would a loving God allow this torment in my life?
We appreciate this question very much and are sorry you feel so much longing and sadness. The desires of the heart can be a long and painful trial for so many of us. The heart [...]
What did Moses use to make the serpent on the pole (Numbers 21:4-5)?
Through God’s guidance and power, Moses led the descendants of Israel out of Egypt, where they had lived for several generations. The people expected Moses to lead them to the land God had promised to [...]
Which is the correct baptism – Matthew 28:18-20 or Acts 2:38?
There is only one baptism for a disciple of Christ. That baptism is to be "baptized in Christ," into his death.How does this work? By what authority do we do this? It is done by [...]
If God says, "Seek you first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you," and also says all the flowers, animals and birds are provided for, why does he actually allow a true believer to live in lack and doesn't provide for us at all? We seek His kingdom sincerely but still struggle in lack.
When a general statement is made, it is important to understand the context and the Divine intention behind the statement.The verses in Matthew 6:25-33 illustrate that God has the ABILITY to supply every need in the [...]
What did Solomon ask for himself in presence of God?
2 Chronicles 1:7-10: (NASB) “In that night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, Ask what I shall give you. Solomon said to God, You have dealt with my father David with great lovingkindness, [...]
What is Christianity?
The term “Christianity” is an all-encompassing general term that describes the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices. Christians study the life, death and resurrection of [...]
Do you think God chooses who we are to take a wife or husband? They say there is someone for everyone. If one is living in flesh, is it still God putting those two together? Is every marriage from God?
We would question, who is the “they” who says there is someone for everyone? The concept of a “soul mate” has Pagan origins, traced to Plato’s “Symposium” in which one of the characters Aristophanes tells [...]
Will EVERYONE be saved and not just those chosen by God? If so, could you explain on what basis God judges?
When Adam and Eve disobeyed God (Genesis 3), the punishment of death was applied not only to them, but to all their descendants, meaning every subsequent generation of mankind. Likewise, Jesus’ sacrifice of his perfect human [...]
What is salvation and its importance?
The thought behind the word “salvation” is to rescue and to deliver. Being “saved” means that a person is brought into a right standing with God. We receive salvation through belief in Jesus who died on the [...]
What is the meaning of Mathew 12:20? (a battered reed)
Matthew 12:20: A battered reed he will not break off; and a smoldering wick he will not put out, until he leads justice to victory.This verse is quoted from a prophecy in Isaiah 42:1-3, and according [...]