Is there a Christian pattern for prayer?
Prayer is one of the greatest privileges God has given His children. Prayer gives us communion with our Heavenly Father, through His Son Jesus. It provides us with spiritual strength and wisdom. Prayer is not [...]
God is love no doubt, but why did He commit Himself to hating Esau, a human being? (Romans 9:13, Malachi 1:2,3)
The root word for "hate" in Romans 9:13 is the Greek verb mise? (Strong's Exhaustive Concordance #3404). While this word can mean "to detest" or "to persecute," its primary meaning in this context—and in many other [...]
Are good and bad spirits real?
The shortest answer is 'Yes'. The full story is more complicated as outlined in the Bible. God created spirits as well as all the examples of earthly life we can see. In Isa. 45:12, God [...]
Can culture and gospel go together?
James 4:4: "… know ye not that the friendship of the world (culture) is enmity with God (gospel)? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." This shows that [...]
Who were the tax collectors in the time of Jesus? Why were they hated by the Jews? Were any Apostles tax collectors?
The Bible uses 2 words for tax collectors: tax collectors or publicans. Some Bible history references note that the word “Publicans” was likely used for the chief tax collector in charge who would then hire [...]
Reading my Bible has suddenly become work for me. Lately, it is a burden. How do I ignite that fire again?
You are not alone when you say that reading the Scriptures can sometimes be burdensome! Many times the reason can be something as simple as fatigue, the wrong time of day, distractions around us, or [...]
The Bible says to honor your parents. What if they each have two different ways, and you do not know how to choose?
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and [...]
The Bible says to honor your parents. What if they each have two different ways, and you don't know how to choose?
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and [...]
What is backsliding? And how can a person recover?
To backslide, according to Merriam-Webster, is "to lapse morally or in the practice of religion." Backsliding may mean that we now spend less time studying God's Word or praying. It may mean we meet less [...]
Is it a sin or total disobedience to God to forget and not fully observe His Sabbath in His fourth commandment which He commanded us to remember?
Yes, the Christian is to keep the Sabbath. The book of Hebrews shows us the proper Sabbath is one the Jews never observed. The lesson of the Sabbath is more than setting aside one specific [...]
The bible says to honor your parents, what if they each have two different ways, and you do not know how to choose?
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and [...]
I have been under attack of an enemy for several years. I have prayed and fasted and is like God did not hear me. What should I do?
Are you sure God didn’t hear you? None of us are worthy of God’s love, not a single one of us, but He gives it to us anyway. In fact, He LOVED us BEFORE we [...]
What do the Bible and the churches think of IVF?
Since there are many churches, it would be impossible to represent all the different denominational positions. A better question would be, “What might be the Biblical position on In Vitro Fertilization?” The following is the opinion [...]
Where is Moses? Is he in heaven?
We know for sure Moses is not in heaven, as Jesus clearly said in John 3:13, “And no one has ascended into heaven, but he who descended from heaven, even the Son of Man.” No [...]
What is meant by the Jewish Passover?
The word "passover" appears in the Old Testament 49 times and is translated from the Hebrew word, Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance #6453 pecach, derived from a primitive root word meaning "to pass over."This word first occurs in Exodus [...]
Why are we here? And what does it matter?
At some time in each of our lives, we struggle with these fundamental questions; 'Why are we here?' 'What does it matter?' When God created Adam and Eve, he set in motion the creation of [...]
Is there free will or predestination?
Yes - there is both free will and predestination. People have free will, and God has predestined a plan for all of mankind.Here are two scriptures that show man has free will or the ability to choose the direction he takes in his life. In Matthew [...]
Where does it say in the Bible "by his stripes we are healed"? (1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5)
Your question refers to 1 Peter 2:24, which quotes from Isaiah 53:5, “Who himself bore our sins inhHis own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness - by [...]
Do those who died in Chist goes to heaven immediately?
Yes, we believe the scriptures teach that all those who “die in the Lord” now have a heavenly reward immediately upon death. In 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Paul addresses the resurrection of the church and the [...]
The name – Jehovah – is not the name of God. What is?
At the burning bush, Moses asked God for His name. “Moses said to God, 'Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, "The God of your fathers has sent me to you," and [...]
My pastor and my church teach that women must not use makeup, or wear jewelry or pants. Where is this in the Bible?
While submitting to brethren is scriptural, the Bible also tells us that first, we must submit to God. We look in His word for the things we are to do. I assume your pastor is [...]
If God loved us then why are we not we perfect?
God did create a perfect earth and a perfect human family to enjoy it! In Genesis, we are told that after God created Adam, He pronounced His creation “very good.” Adam was indeed a perfect [...]