Do alcoholics go to heaven? My dad passed away, and I am so worried about him being in the right place. He believed in God but had addiction to alcohol.
First, may we offer to you our heartfelt sympathy over your dad’s passing. Losing a loved one is of course one of the hardest experiences we face in life, one that almost all will experience. [...]
What is the kingdom of God?
Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is heaven,” Matthew 6:10. Since that time, few words have been more fervently offered up in prayer, yet so misunderstood! When we realize [...]
Is the Roman Catholic Church a true church established by Jesus Christ?
The tradition that the Roman Catholic Church is the true church established by Jesus Christ is based on the following scripture, which we will need to examine in order to come to the correct conclusion.Mathew [...]
Is John the Baptist Elijah?
We will answer this thought-provoking question by explaining the Scriptures that deal directly with your question. First, John 1:21 "And they asked him…Are you Elias? And he said, I am not." John the Baptist was [...]
Why do we see in the OT God punishing people for doing evil, but we do not see or hear about God doing it today?
We can offer some thoughts on why this is, but please keep in mind that this is an opinion, of which there are probably many. I am not aware of a "thus saith the Lord" [...]
Did our parents raise us so when they get older, we would take care of them?
God does want children to love, respect and care for their parents. He tells us in the fifth commandment (Genesis 20:12) to “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in [...]
In 2 Samuel 24, God Himself incited David to take a census of Israel. Why would God do this and then punish Israel for it?
Please compare 2 Samuel 24:1 with 1 Chronicles 21:1 to see the discrepancy.2 Samuel 24:1, "And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, [...]
What does the Bible to say about the suicide, especially if the woman is a missionary?
The decision to become a missionary demonstrates a person's heart desire to spend her life in God's service. This, of course, is pleasing to God. We do not know, nor can we appreciate, the many sorrows and trials the woman may [...]
Why did God punish Miriam? Was it wrong for her to rebuke Moses for the wrong thing?
Let's first read the scriptures in Numbers 12:1-15: “Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. ‘Has the LORD spoken only through Moses?’ they asked. [...]
What is really the Lord's Supper and its significance to the new convert?
The last evening that our Lord was with his disciples (the day we would term Thursday) was the opening night of the fourteenth of Nisan (first month of the Jewish calendar). This would be the [...]
What are some scriptures from the King James version about being a good leader for the kingdom of GOD?
The scriptures tell us about the qualities of both good and bad leaders. The best leaders are servants to others and examples of Christ-like behavior. Consider the following scriptures: Mat 23:10-12 "Do not be called leaders; [...]
Who in the book of John left everything to follow Jesus?
The Gospel of John was written years after the first three Gospels. Matthew, Mark and Luke wrote a detailed history of the life of our Lord and Savior. These Gospel writers also recorded specific admonitions [...]
Is the Christmas celebration really done according to the Bible?
Nowhere in the Bible are we told to celebrate the birth of Christ. With that said, there is no reason that we shouldn’t exchange small gifts in honor of the birth of our savior. In [...]
What prompted Zacchaeus to give half of his goods to the poor?
Few phrases ring more true than “actions speak louder than words.” In the case of Zacchaeus we might wonder what prompted Zacchaeus to climb the sycamore tree in the first place. Luke 19:1-3 tells us [...]
What constitutes the National Sunday Law?
The purpose of Bible FAQ is to answer questions about the Bible and about how to live according to Biblical guidelines. Since the National Sunday Law is not found in the Bible, but seems to [...]
What does the fear of the Lord mean? And how do we live it?
Fear is the first negative emotion mentioned in the Bible. After sinning Adam and Eve hid themselves from God because they were afraid. (Genesis 3:10) This fear was a result of sin and feeling unworthy before God.When [...]
Why was it necessary for the Lord Jesus to be forsaken by God when on the cross?
The subject scripture comes from Matthew 27:46 “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken [...]
Why did Cain hate Abel?
The Lord accepted Abel's offering but not Cain’s. This should not have been considered as a slight upon Cain, but rather as a lesson of instruction. The reason for the acceptance of Abel's offering is [...]
What religious denomination is your ministry associated with if any?
We are non-denominational Bible Students striving to follow the faith and character of the early Christian church. Bible Students have been in existence for over 100 years and are located in the United States, Canada, [...]
Where does it say not to cremate?
No where in the Bible does it say that a dead body cannot be cremated. Though the typical way of caring for dead bodies in the Bible was by burial or placing in a tomb, [...]
Can a pastor look at porn? My opinion is he should not but my husband tends to disagree. What is your take on this?
Pornography is designed to stimulate sexual feelings. Viewing pornography is part of a cycle of thinking, feeling, and acting which is used to distract and comfort people. When some men (or women) experience emotional pain like emptiness, stress, anxiety, [...]
We know that this world is under the rulership of Satan. Why has the Devil allowed us to preach the word of God if it will go against him?
Satan has not allowed us to preach the Word of God. In other words, we do not have to obtain Satan’s permission to preach. God has put a hedge around all His children and it [...]