If Christmas celebration is against the Word of God, how come there are still mighty Christians like Kenneth Copeland and others that still make a huge thing of it? My son is all against it and I do not know how to handle the situation. Please help
Christmas means different things to different people. In our day it is largely a secular event given over to much commercialization. However, to some it means a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. And [...]
If a husband does not have a job full time and the wife does yet she wants to be a stay at home mom but can not because she is paying all the bills. Does this biblically give her the right to leave her husband or tell him to leave?
The headship of the husband (1 Cor 11:3) signifies a large responsibility, a special care, as a provider, arranger, protector, guide, and example to his wife and children. If all men might properly see their [...]
Please explain 1 John 2:3,4, about keeping His commandments.
1Jn 2:3-4 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says "I know him" but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the [...]
Is smoking against God's will? Is it wrong?
God’s will for his children is always what is best for them – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Like any good father, God gives wise counsel and instruction with the goal of raising healthy, well-balanced children. Whether or not [...]
How long can a soul cry before it stops hurting?
Oh, the sorrows we suffer. The griefs we bear. Every morning we wake exhausted with heavy hearts. The new day is bleak with despair and hopelessness. Every night, sleep escapes us as sorrows hijack our [...]
Did Jesus have biological brothers and sisters, or stated another way, did Mary have other children? If so, who was the father?
Matthew 1:18-25 (ERV) reveals the record of Jesus’ conception and birth: “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah happened. His mother Mary was engaged to marry Joseph. But before they married, he learned [...]
Does Most High still see us as married if my husband cheated on me?
I was married at age 17, we married not for love, but because we wanted to move to another state. In the state u were not allowed to live there unless u were 18 or [...]
Where do spiritual beings go on Judgment day? A soul is either alive or dead, they go nowhere.
God and the angels do not participate in the Day of Judgment—they are not on trial. The fallen angels (demons) are being judged and their souls (both spiritual body as well as mind as described [...]
Do God, Satan and angels have souls?
To answer your first question: Do God, Satan and angels have souls? Yes, they have souls as do all animals (Job. 12:10). The soul being the essence of what makes you, you—your memories, thoughts—like information [...]
What especial abilities does God give to each of us?
1 Corinthians 12 is a good chapter for this. Ap. Paul talks about how through the Holy Spirit we are given special abilities – wisdom, prophecy, etc. 1 Cor 12:4 Now there are varieties of [...]
Is there a purgatory and where in the Bible can I find it mentioned?
If you search the Bible, you will find that nowhere in scripture is purgatory ever mentioned. Purgatory is a belief which was born in the 12th century (Le Goff, 1984). As Christians began to give more thought about [...]
What does Romans 8:28 mean?
Romans 8:28 is a favorite of many Christians and a proper understanding is essential for a proper Christian faith structure. First, it is important to know who this applies to. We don’t need to guess [...]
Where is it found in the scriptures, 'One baptism, but many re-fillings'? And what does that mean? Is it a reference to the holy ghost?
The phrase “One baptism, but many re-fillings” is not found in the scriptures. Sometimes denominations have a catch phrase that may not be scriptural but has a lot of meaning to that particular group. It [...]
What is the meaning of the word “Rest” in the bible specifically Matt. 11:28. Is Rest and peace the same?
The word rest includes the thought of peace of spirit. Jesus said to his disciples, “Learn of me…and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” This rest is a rest of faith, as we read [...]
Does the New Testament say anything about paying your tithes and offering?
The act of giving tithes or ten percent started with the Israelites in Leviticus 27:30-34, Numbers 18:26-29, Deuteronomy 12:17. Deuteronomy 14:22 seems to say that you are to tithe of all of the produce. This was all part of [...]
Where in the Old Testament can I find about the coming Messiah?
The Old Testament is filled with prophecies pointing to a coming Messiah ("the Anointed"). Some are vague and obscure, others direct and easier to understand. Please see the Additional Resources cited below for specific details.After [...]
What does it mean when Jesus says, "Many are called, but few are chosen"?
Understanding the context of Matthew 22:14 is crucial to a proper explanation of this verse.In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus gives a parable of the kingdom of heaven, in which he weaves the concept of a “call” and selection [...]
After the rapture, cometh tribulations and after tribulations, what follows?
We read in Matthew 24:21: (KJV) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. Jesus was quoting from the prophet Daniel [...]
Why do we need to be like Christ?
First we might inquire, what is it like to be like Christ? The apostle Paul offers some thoughts in Philippians 2:5-8 Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in [...]
Should I support gay marriages?
Thank you for your question on this current topic. In the last few years, there has been an enormous change in the United States on this issue. One problem with U.S. laws occurs when two [...]
Is stuttering in the Bible? And is it caused by a demonic spirit?
We suspect that stuttering may have been the case in Exodus 4:10-12, when Moses said unto the LORD, “O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent… I [am] slow of speech; and of a slow tongue”….And [...]
Is it a sin to be cremated?
No, it is not a sin to be cremated.The Jews and countless other cultures have historically buried their dead. Ancient heroes like Sarah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and David were all buried according to tradition. So [...]