Having baby out of wedlock, what is the penalty?
All life is precious to God and to Jesus. Your life is precious as is the life of your baby. It is in God’s plan to bless ALL of mankind in due course - regardless [...]
I am struggling with having a relationship with God, because I did not have a relationship with my earthly Father. What can I do about that?
God is always open to bringing you closer to Him. “Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh to you,” James 4:8. He desires to bless, comfort, and nurture you. “The Lord is good [...]
Is the coming of the Lord near?
The New Testament was written in the Greek language, and it is much more precise than English. There are multiple Greek words, each with their own unique meaning, that have all been translated as the [...]
Why was it important for Jesus to be baptized?
Jesus’ baptism was important because it was an outward sign or symbol of Jesus’ complete dedication of his life to do God’s will. Jesus’ baptism differed from the other baptisms performed by John the Baptist. We are [...]
Is it necessary for a girl to have a veil on her head when she goes to church?
The most direct answer is found in 1 Corinthians 11: 5-6: "But every woman who [publicly] prays or prophesies, [teaches, reproves, comforts] when she is bareheaded dishonors her head [her husband]; it is the same as [if her head were] shaved. For if [...]
What was the plan of God for the Christian family at creation?
In the book of Genesis, we read that in the beginning God created first a man (Adam) to exercise dominion over his creation and subsequently a woman (Eve) as the man's "suitable helper" (Genesis 2:18, [...]
Can you explain the meaning of the prayer of the Lord?
This beautiful, well-known prayer gives words to the sentiments of our hearts. Just before the prayer, in Matthew 6:7, 8 (NASB), Jesus says, "And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetitions as the [...]
If you doubt a lot about if you are saved, does that mean you would not go to heaven?
Every Christian at some time in their life has probably experienced a period of doubt. They wonder about their real relationship with God. Sins unrepented of, careless living, the cares of this life, and a [...]
When and why was Yeshua's name changed to Jesus?
They are both the same name. The name Jesus in Hebrew is Yeshua, which is a shortened form of Yehoshua. The name means "Yahweh is salvation" and is closely related to the name Joshua in [...]
Please explain John 5:45-47, being accused to the Father
John 5:45-47, “Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: [...]
Did Adam have a first wife before Eve? Because in Genesis 1:27 it says God created human beings, both male and female, and blessed them to have many children.
God did not create a wife before Eve. If another woman were created for Adam, how was she created? Did God take two ribs from Adam when the scriptures say that God took only one rib [...]
What does the Bible teach about fasting, its purpose and its benefits?
Fasting was a common occurrence in the Old Testament and was implemented for many reasons. Surprisingly, fasting was only proclaimed once as an annual national observance in the Law of Moses. It was to be [...]
What is the meaning of Beulah land?
The word Beulah is only mentioned in the Bible once in Isaiah 62:4. In context, Isaiah 62 is a prophecy about Israel and a future time when Israel will be restored to a position of [...]
Please explain Psalm 8:5. Has God created us only a little lower than Himself or the angels?
This is a scripture that needs thoughtful consideration. The translators of the various Bible versions seem to disagree somewhat as to exactly what the scripture says. The King James reads: "For thou hast made [man] [...]
What does the Bible say of polygamy if you do not desire to be a leader in the church, or if you are just a Christian?
Jesus declared, ‘Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to [...]
Where is heaven?
There are two possible answers to this question. Firstly, there is a physical heaven composed of our atmosphere, the air we breathe, the sky, and, further still, space, where we find the sun, the moon, the stars, and [...]
Explain the parable from Luke 5:36-38 about the new and old garment.
Luke 5:36-38 "No one tears a patch from a new garment to patch an old garment. Otherwise, the new garment would be ruined, and the new patch wouldn’t match the old garment. Nobody pours new [...]
Am I wrong for asking God to forgive me for my sins but I keep doing sinful things?
First of all, no, you're not wrong to ask God for His forgiveness. Those who wish to follow Christ want very much to please Him and the Heavenly Father. We read, "This is love for [...]
Was grace extended to Jews only?”
At Mt. Sinai the nation of Israel entered into a covenant relationship with God. After receiving the commandments, and the promise of life if they kept them, their response was a resounding “all these things [...]
Where does the King James version and the New International Version Bible translate from?
Where the Old Testament is concerned, the King James Version (KJV), the New International Version (NIV), as well as most Protestant translations of the Bible are based on a single manuscript, the Leningrad Codex, produced [...]
I just found out my son is gay, how do I speak to him as a believer?
The gay and lesbian communities are very familiar with the Christian, biblical position on homosexual relationships. Your son doubtless knows you cannot condone homosexual practices. What should a parent say to his gay child?Whether a [...]
What are all sins and which are worse than others? How do you know if you have sinned?
“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard” Romans 3:23 NLT. Sin is any action out of harmony with God’s perfect standard of justice and rightness. It is “missing the mark.” In one important sense, [...]