What do Luke 14:1-15 mean?
Luke 14:7-11 "And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how theychose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit [...]
Where in the Bible does it speak of something like, “If you are not in your own body, you are in the Lord with the Lord”?
2 Cor 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." We know that faithful Christians will receive a divine body like our [...]
Is judgment day at the time of passing? And “judgment day” will be for all that is on earth when our Lord returns?
Perhaps you are thinking about Hebrews 9:27, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this judgment.” Let’s take a look at all of Hebrews 9 in order to identify the [...]
If the burial site is a resting place until judgment day, then why do people talk of loved ones have "gone to a better place with our Lord"?
Good question. It seems as though there is a lot of confusion as to what happens when a person dies. Only the Bible can give us this important information. When Lazarus died, our Lord said, “…He [...]
Who are the four horns?
We will assume that you are referring to Zech 1:18-21. Zech 1:18-21 "Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns. And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What be these? [...]
What is the point of being baptized and should it be immersion as an adult or baby baptism?
The word “baptism” in Greek New Testament is “baptizo” meaning to “make whelmed or fully wet.” When an individual has fully and willingly submitted their heart to God, desiring His will to be done in their [...]
What is Solomon saying to us when he wrote Book of Proverbs?
The first nine chapters of Proverbs is a beautiful poem about wisdom personified. Solomon wrote most of Proverbs, while some chapters 25-29 were collected and later incorporated into the book by King Hezekiah. Chapter 30 was written by Agur [...]
In Matthew chapter 5, why did Jesus have to go up to the mountain side to teach the disciple. Why the teaching could not have taken place where they were?
The teaching in Matthew 5, known as the “Sermon on the Mount,” was addressed primarily to those nearest to the Lord, namely, his disciples; the multitude would listen for any items in the address that [...]
How do you represent Jesus Christ through your service to the community?
As Christians, we are admonished to be good examples in all that we do. Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in [...]
What do we know about the 144,000 mentioned in Revelation?
Revelation 7:2-4, “Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power [...]
Should we remember the Sabbath day nowadays? A lady tried to convince me to worship on Saturdays.
When God adopted the nation of Israel as his peculiar people, he fixed for them a special day of the week, the seventh, to be their Sabbath, or day of rest. This Law specially was [...]
What is meant by stones of fire mention in Ezekiel?
The phrase “stones of fire” appear in only two verses of the King James Version of the Bible. Those are found in Ezekiel 28:14 & 16. This entire chapter is one of highly figurative language [...]
Was the Gospel of Jesus preached in the Old Testament?
This is a great question because it has such a powerful answer as we will see. Yes! The gospel was preached in the Old Testament. First let’s examine the word “gospel”. The Greek word “euaggelion” [...]
What do you do when your spouse is not in love with you?
Warning of these days and the lack of love in the world, our Lord said "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Matthew 24:12 Love in marriage is so gracious. [...]
Is plastic surgery good or bad?
Assuming the question is referring to plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons, people choose to have plastic surgery because they are unhappy with the way they look. Whether someone is unhappy with the shape of their nose [...]
What were the demands that the covenant made on Noah and his sons? (Noahic Covenant)
The covenant God made with Noah and his sons in Genesis 9:1-7 serves as the "Civilization Starter Kit." After the violence of the pre-flood world, God established specific boundaries to protect the sanctity of life.God’s [...]
Genesis 22:12 states, "Now I know you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son." If God knows all things why would God say now I know?
God does, indeed, know us, “He knows the secrets of the heart.” Psalm 44:21. God also says He declares “the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done…” Isaiah 46:10 [...]
What is atonement and are we to do it to this day and age?
Atonement – literally from the English “At-one-ment” means a full reconciliation and coming into fellowship with God. Romans 5:11,18 reads, “And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, [...]
Why did the Lord let Satan put Job into temptation?
Job suffered the loss of his temporal things, his children, and his health, in that order. His experiences involved extreme suffering during which his wife and his friends condemned him. He was alone in his agony. His temptation [...]
Is Mt.24:14, regarding preaching the gospel, an assignment to the Church or to the Jews living before the second coming The Lord Jesus Christ?
Matt. 24:14 reads, "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." The prophecies recorded in Matthew 24 are [...]
If slavery is wrong..as we know it is..why did God free the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, but then allow them to HAVE slaves?
There are many difficulties in life. Sometimes people accumulate debt; sometimes people steal; sometimes people cannot manage to care for themselves. In Israel, a person could become an indentured slave for all of these reasons. [...]
Can the devil read our minds? If so please give Bible references.
No, he cannot. There are no scriptures which teach Satan can read our minds. But Satan and his demons can observe us. Often, it's easy to recognize what a person is thinking. For instance, if a [...]