What did God mean when he told Noah not eat meat that has its lifeblood still in it?
Here’s some other translations of Genesis 9:4: (Leeser) “ But flesh in which its life is, which is its blood, shall ye not eat.” (New American Standard Bible) “"Only you shall not eat flesh with [...]
Should I always be involved in the services that the church is doing, and should I feel that if I am not there all the time I am sinning?
Romans 3:23 tells us that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. None of us are worthy of any glory. Can we work our way into God’s favor? Ephesians 2:8,9, “For it [...]
Who are the "sons of God" Genesis 6:1? Who were the daughters of humans who were beautiful to them?
The “sons of God” are spirit beings. Job 1:6, "...the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them." The angels of Genesis 6:1 were disobedient and chose to materialize as humans in [...]
What does the bible say about youth and lifestyle?
God appears to be very understanding and loving when youth and lifestyle are spoken of in the Bible. As a young person, God knows that you will make mistakes and even rebel. In fact, God’s [...]
Are Christians still under the Law of Moses?
The agreement that forms the basis of Christian relationship with God is not under Moses. Faith and Grace (Rom 6:15) are basis of a relationship with God in this age. The Law was supposed to [...]
What actually happened in the Garden of Eden between Eve and the serpent? Did the serpent have a sexual union Eve and is the serpent the father of Cain?
No, the Bible does not indicate the serpent had a sexual union with Eve. The Bible plainly teaches that the serpent lied and tricked Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.The account of Adam and Eve [...]
If everyone is born by the will of God, why does He give children to people who do not want them and abuse them?
The question implies that God directly causes the extremely unfortunate situation where a child is abused by his/her parents. God does not cause this horrible situation to occur. This world and all of mankind is full of [...]
What does THE SONS OF GOD mean in Gen 6:1? When it means that the daughters of human were beautiful for them?
The “Sons of God” are the angels. In Jude 6: it says: “And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto [...]
Did heaven have a flood gate? What does that mean according to Gen. 7:11?
"The floodgate in Genesis 7 is figurative language. It means that God held back the rains of the flood until the proper time when Noah, his family, and the animals were safe in the ark. [...]
Where does it say that man is the leader and provider of the home?
Good family relationships are important to God and for the well-being of every family member. God himself set the order amongst his intelligent creation. “I would have you know that the head of every man [...]
In the light of John 3:13, where is Elijah?
First, this is an excellent question, and there are many different opinions regarding the answer. The reason for the many opinions is because the scriptures do not give us a "thus saith the LORD" on [...]
Can You describe fear?
Webster defines fear as an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation of danger or pain. Fear implies anxiety and usually loss of courage. This strong emotion creates changes in brain and body functions. Ultimately, fear may [...]
Will we have freedom of choice in heaven?
We are beings created with the power of decision making. We have the freedom of choice. Everyone can weigh the pros and cons on any given matter and make a choice as to what they [...]
Please explain Galatians 2:21, 3:13 (does the Jewish Law apply to Christians)
Galatians was the Apostle Paul’s letter to a group of churches in Asia Minor. These churches were composed of Christians who were originally heathen or converted Jews. Some of these believers had the correct understanding [...]
Is it OK to listen to music that does not glorify God or wordy music that does not have bad lyrics?
We want songs that reinforce the good in our hearts. Are the lyrics lovely, pure and good? Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is [...]
Besides God and Jesus, who else should we pray to?
Let's first look at some instances in the Bible where a person tried to worship a being other than God or Jesus. (All references are to the New International Version Bible.) While receiving the Revelation [...]
Were did Sampson get his strength from?
Judges 13: 3-5, 7 (NIV), “The angel of the LORD appeared to her and said, ‘You are barren and childless, but you are going to become pregnant and give birth to a son. Now see [...]
I keep having dreams that come true at times. It is like I have already lived it. I can wake up and tell the whole dream like who was in it, what they had on and what they said. Is that a gift from God and does the Bible speaks of such dreams?
God has used dreams in the past to give a message of prophecy as He deemed necessary. Let’s examine some of the most notable.Starting with Joseph the son of Jacob, Joseph started receiving prophetic dreams [...]
What is the difference between offices and gifts in the bible?
Thank you for your interesting question. Generally in the New Testament, the word office describes a position of service in the church such as a deacon, or an elder (translated bishop). When the early church [...]
I would like to know meaning of the tools and materials of the tabernacle.
This site provides short answers of 500 words or less. Your excellent question requires a lengthy answer beyond the scope of this app. The Jewish Tabernacle was a movable tent (or temple) where the Israelites [...]
Please explain Proverbs 9:1
Christian character growth begins with faith. This is fundamental, and a wise man builds upon this strong foundation. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that [...]
Who was Jesus?
Jesus was the Son of God… Jesus was a spirit being before he was born on earth. Jesus was called “the Word” and he created all things as God’s representative and through God’s power and [...]