Explain 1 John 5:6,7
1 John 5:6,7 (King James Version): 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth [...]
I need to know how to build an intimate relationship with God.
“In Thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11In the Lord’s presence, no matter where you are, is fullness of joy. If you want to have [...]
Will God listen to my prayers because I lost faith for years?
Those that have said these things to you may be quoting John 9:31, “Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him [...]
Why Does Paul Have Timothy Circumcised? (Acts 16:3)
Acts 16:1-3 (Phillip Translation) “Paul also went to Derbe and Lystra. At Lystra there was a disciple by the name of Timothy whose mother was a Jewish Christian, though his father was a Greek. Timothy [...]
Please explain about the man who asked Abraham to warn Lazarus and his brothers about suffering in hell. (Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus)
This parable one of five in a series dealing with the harvest of the Jewish age:The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3-7)The Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-10)The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)The Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-15)The Rich Man and [...]
What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit?
Ephesians 4:30 says, “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” This scripture is surrounded by admonitions by Paul on how we should and [...]
Do angels intercept prayers between humans and God?
(All scripture quoted is from the NIV, unless otherwise noted.)Angels are God's mighty messengers. "Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word" (Psalm 103:20).One of the duties assigned [...]
What is the meaning of Romans 11:25? Also verse 26
“For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of [...]
Will we recognize our love ones in heaven? Is there scripture to prove it?
God is a loving and compassionate God. It is consistent with His character that spirit beings would be recognized by their loved ones in the heavens. There are several Scriptures that suggest that spirit beings have [...]
Please explain the inter-testamental period or the 400 silent years between the Old and New Testaments.
The intertestamental period—often called the “400 silent years”—refers to the time between the final Old Testament prophet, Malachi, and the appearance of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. It is described as “silent” because no [...]
Who or what is the faithful and discreet slave class, and where can I find this in the Bible?
The text is found in the 24th chapter of Matthew, verses 45-47 (KJV)…"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due [...]
How do I activate my faith to receive blessings from God during anointing and deliverance sessions in church?
Faith is a basic and essential element in the life of a believing Christian. Faith is activated by prayer and study of God’s holy word. It is very appropriate to pray to God for wisdom [...]
According to the Bible, sex is for marriage. Does God honor couples which have sex before marriage?
The Bible teaches sex is reserved for the marriage relationship. After the creation of Adam and Eve, God instituted the marriage arrangement. Genesis 2:24 states, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and [...]
Can a man that believed in God as a Christian go to heaven without baptizing?
The Lord Jesus and the apostles were baptized and that means that baptism is the right thing to do. It demonstrates what has happened in a person’s heart. Mark 16:16 “Whoever believes and is baptized [...]
Is there a hell?
The traditional meaning of hell is a burning place of torment, where any who are evil (or who simply do not believe in Jesus) go when they die. It is a place of eternal torture. [...]
Did and does Jesus heal everyone who asks him?
It appears Jesus did heal everyone who asked, and even several who did not, but why? The New Testament gives us many examples of Jesus and the apostles healing others. When Jesus healed, he did so for those both [...]
If I swear, but do not abuse the name of God, why is that wrong?
Sometimes when we become upset, our first inclination is to say or yell something in response to what has upset us. If something negative happens to us, it might feel natural to want to say something [...]
Is it wrong to get stressed out and angry with my children, and is it wrong to discipline them?
You ask two important questions about raising children. First, how do we handle our emotions, especially the negative ones, when we are taking care of children? All parents become frustrated and overwhelmed at some point [...]
Is drinking beer a sin? Or is getting drunk the sin or does the whole thing grieve the Holy Spirit?
While the Bible does not mention beer, it does mention another alcoholic beverage: wine. The Apostle Paul tells Timothy, “Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent [...]
Is the tribulation before the rapture or is it the other way around?
The concept of the “rapture” is largely based on 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17: “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, [...]
Has anyone seen God?
No. In John 4:24, we are told "God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." The Scriptures distinctly tell us that a spirit has not “flesh [...]
Why is it so difficult to memorize verses in the Bible?
Memorizing anything can be very difficult for many of us! When it comes to memorizing Bible verses, some suggestions that you may find helpful are: • Read and memorize from a version that is [...]