Are we allowed as Christian to buy sage from a Wiccan store in order to bless a house?
First, we must say that a Christian really should not be frequenting a Wiccan store. Wicca is a pagan religion. Pagan religions worship or hold sacred the created, such as nature, the universe, and the [...]
How are we to respond to those who say, "There are five other people that have the same story as Jesus." How can we prove the authenticity of the Bible?
Regarding the authenticity of the Bible: The Bible was written in three different languages over a period of approximately 1500 years by more than 40 authors. Nonetheless, the Bible is unique in its unity of [...]
How do we know the Bible is the Word of God?
Regarding the authenticity of the Bible: The Bible was written in three different languages over a period of approximately 1,500 years by more than 40 authors. Nonetheless, the Bible is unique in its unity of theme (man's fall and [...]
Which English language version of the Bible is the most accurate translation?
Where the Old Testament is concerned, the Rotherham, the American Standard and the New American Standard versions are equally reliable and faithful renditions of the Hebrew text. Where the New Testament is concerned, however, the Rotherham version [...]
Was Jesus baptized into the holy spirit in John 1:33 or is John describing the same baptism into the body of Christ that 1 Corinthians 12:13 describes?
Thank you for your thoughtful question. The relevant Greek word in John 1:33 is "en," which is frequently rendered "in" but can also mean "with." Thus, we see disparity in the translations of this text. [...]
Is a true Christian leader worthy of leadership if he is arrested? Why would a true Christian leader be arrested?
We assume from your inquiry that you are referring to Christian leaders who have either been falsely accused of crimes or who have been in violation of the laws of the land in which they [...]
Are there any living prophets today or any prophets before the second coming of Christ?
Ephesians 4:11-13 states, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, [...]
Why would a Christian think that prophets are no longer needed?
The concept of the five-fold ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11-13 which states, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and [...]
Were Cain and Abel twins?
We will quote Genesis 4:1-2 from the Authorized King James Version, the New American Standard Version and the New International Version. “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I [...]
How can Matthew 18 be applied by the sinned against party (the parishioner) when the pastor and elders are the offending parties, having sinned against him?
We believe the scriptures teach that the administration of justice within the Church is a whole Church matter. Therefore, in the event that the pastor and elders are the offending parties, they would be subject [...]
Will it be a one-world government composed of united European nations ruled by the Antichrist prior to the return of Christ? Would the rapture of all Christians be at that time?
We are not of the opinion that there will be one-world government ruled by the antichrist, prior to the great time of trouble spoken of in Daniel 12:1.The term “antichrist” is mentioned in 1 John [...]
Are animals part of the plan of God?
Because Jesus paid the ransom price by sacrificing his perfect sinless life for Adam and all his progeny, the entire human race has been redeemed and will have a chance for life either in heaven [...]
Where can angels be found and do we each have a guardian angel to protects us?
The word “angel” means messenger or ambassador. In the past, angels had been sent to earth by God to execute His commands and make His purposes known to men. You can read about some examples in [...]
Is Apostle Peter teaching in Acts 3:19-20 that the nation of Israel would have to repent and be converted before Christ could return?
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached [...]
As Christians what should we do if we have a verbally and physically abusive marriage?
As Christians we believe in the sanctity of marriage. In fact, the Bible presents marriage as a divine institution. God himself united Adam and Eve in holy matrimony, saying, “Therefore a man leaves his father [...]
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he said, "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"? What happens when we die?
“For we that are in this tabernacle [earthly body] do groan, being burdened [oppressed by the evil influence of the world]: not for that we would be unclothed [lose our imperfect human bodies in death], [...]
Why did Peter says in Acts 3:25 that the Jews were of the covenant God made with Abraham when in Galatians 3:16 it says that the seed referred to in that covenant is Christ? How could that be when the Jews had not yet accepted Christ?
Acts 3:25 states, “And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples of the earth will be blessed.’” This [...]
Is it a sin to be baptized in water more than one time in the name of the Father, son and holy spirit? Ephesians 4:5 says, "one Lord, one faith, one baptism."
We realize Christian sects have many different ideas regarding baptism. We personally believe that baptism into Jesus includes repentance for sins, remission of sins (the taking away of sins) and the begettal of the holy spirit to a new [...]
How long was Jesus in the grave for?
The Jews began the celebration of the Feast of Passover after the 14th of Nissan, which is referred to as the Preparation Day. Jesus was killed on the Preparation Day. (See Luke 23:54 and Matthew [...]
Can we move in and live together before marriage? We never had sex and we will abstain until we get married.
We would first like to commend you for your respect for God’s laws. Although there are no scriptural references that specifically forbid unmarried couples from living in the same abode, it certainly makes good moral [...]
“Know ye not that the saints shall judge the world?”–`1 Cor. 6:2`. Does this signify that the world is not now on trial for eternal life?
This Scripture is in conformity with the united testimony of the teachings of all the Prophets and the Apostles to the effect that the world's judgment day, or trial time, is not in this present [...]
Is the world growing worse? If not, what does the Apostle Paul mean by the words, "Evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived"? (2 Timothy 3:13)
In some respects, the world was never better than it is today. We know of no time in history when the public press so fearlessly and boldly exposed wrongdoing as now. Education has helped to [...]