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 [...]
Did Nebuchadnezzar actually go into the wilderness and live among animals for seven days?
The events of Daniel 4 have puzzled many. This story is both a concrete event as well as a prophecy. When Daniel interpreted the dream in verse 24, he told Nebuchadnezzar that the Lord had [...]
When a Christian dies, where does he go?
Jesus promised: “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? . . .I will come back [...]
How can I explain the Trinity when Jesus said: I am in the Father and the Father is in me, but Jesus did not include the Holy Spirit?
Jesus said “I am in the Father and the Father is in me”. John 14:1NIV How is Jesus in the Father? This scripture could not be teaching that Jesus is physically inside the Father because [...]
How can I explain the Trinity when Jesus said: I am in the Father and the Father is in me, but Jesus did not include the Holy Spirit?
Jesus said “I am in the Father and the Father is in me”. John 14:1NIV How is Jesus in the Father? This scripture could not be teaching that Jesus is physically inside the Father because [...]
How does God see us?
There are difficulties and limits in trying to understand in our finite minds our great God’s abilities and powers. We can only reason from the little information we have in the Bible about the spirit [...]