Do we have sin that leads to death and sin which does not lead to death? 1 John 5:16,17
The Bible is very plain in declaring that all face the consequences of sin, which is death:Romans 5:12 - "...death came to all men, because all have sinned." (NIV)Romans 6:23 - "For the wages of sin is death: [...]
Explain Galatians 6. What is the Apostle Paul teaching us here?
Galatians 6 it is a beautiful chapter in which the Apostle Paul tells the Christians in Galatia that they are free from the bondage of the Law of Moses, and that freedom in Christ implies [...]
If I have asked God to remove someone from my path if they are not good for me and they move to a different town but they are always in my thoughts and I can not stop thinking and praying for them… what does that mean?
From your question it sounds as though you are struggling to determine the Lord’s will. This can be hard at times for all of us, when emotions are involved and we second guess ourselves. If [...]
By the power of the holy spirit, how can I avoid temptation? How I can get power to stop sinning for I do not want to sin ever again?
A wise writer once said, “The ship is safe in the ocean as long as the ocean is not in the ship.” In our case, the Christian is safe in the world as long as [...]
Is everyone going to heaven?
Let's start by defining heaven. In scripture, heaven can be represented literally or symbolically. Literally it can mean the sky or atmosphere around earth, the visible universe (stars, etc.) or it can mean the abode [...]
How can I study the Bible and memorize or meditate on the Scriptures?
We offer a good booklet that gives principles helpful for Bible study, with an explanation of how to use Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance. Other Bible study techniques are illustrated, and examples given. You will be given a [...]
How would you help someone lacking faith?
My first response to your question is that I would pray, asking God to make things clear to me regarding His will in the matter. And then, I would watch the surrounding circumstances to see [...]
What are the things people usually assume could make them qualify to become Christians, but which cannot?
Jesus gave a clear explanation of what qualifies one to become a Christian in Matthew 16:24, "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take [...]
Why do I feel afraid to let God in my life?
Psalm 111:10 tells us “The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: his praise endures forever”. Every individual has their own unique experiences [...]
Is Jesus savior of all or just some who are believers and followers of Jesus? What if I was born from other religion; am I doomed to eternal torment?
Jesus is the savior of all. The scriptures say “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). (All means all and that’s a promise). “Consequently, just [...]
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 [...]