When will the world come to an end?
According to the Scriptures the term "world" signifies age or dispensation. Three great worlds are outlined in the Divine Plan of the Ages, as revealed in the Bible. (See `2 Pet. 3:5-13`.) The first "world" [...]
Have we any reason for anticipating the conversion of the world to Christianity before long?
We have every reason to expect the world's conversion to Christ not many years hence, but perhaps this work will be brought about in an entirely different way and manner than is usually supposed. The [...]
Should women have equal rights with men?
It is very evident to the close observer that men and women the world over are more and more approaching a condition of equality. This is largely due to the changing state of affairs in [...]
"And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man." (Isaiah 4:1) What is the meaning of this scripture?
In the symbolisms of the Scriptures a "woman" represents a church. Just as the church of Christ is said to be the "Bride, the Lamb's wife," the false churches or anti-Christian religious systems are symbolized [...]
Of what practical advantage is a knowledge of the truth of the character of God and plan of salvation, to one in time of trouble, disappointment, sorrow, etc.?
The knowledge of God, the Creator, that He is wise and just, loving and all powerful, and that He is our loving Heavenly Father, one that we can draw nigh unto with confidence and trust [...]
What is meant by the Scriptures which declare that in the last days there would be a fearful time of trouble (Daniel 12:1; Matthew 24:21,22)? Do these scriptures refer to the industrial and social crisis that is now developing throughout the world?
There have been many seasons of severe trouble and destruction in man's history. For example, there was the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, when about a million and a quarter of Jews were slain. In the [...]
Please explain Isaiah 9:6 where Jesus is referred to as being the "everlasting father" and "mighty God." Doesn't this support the idea of the Trinity?
Isaiah 9:6: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son, is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the [...]
If Christ was God the Father, and God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit; how could a voice from heaven say, "This is My beloved Son," when he was a man on earth?
This is an age of general enlightenment. Knowledge is increasing along all lines, and specially so in regard to the teachings of the Scriptures. God's Word has been woefully misrepresented both by friends and foes. The [...]
Is the oneness between Jesus Christ and God, the Heavenly Father, ethical or metaphysical?
In the early history of the Church, after the Apostles had fallen asleep, many bitter controversies were engaged in over this very question. But now in these latter days when knowledge is increasing along all [...]
What is understood by the expression, “the triune God?”
Some have thought this to be a scriptural expression, but it is not to be found in the Bible. It is believed to have originated in the heathen mythologies of the Hindoos in ancient India. [...]
Is it right to follow the teachings of any one man, or should we expect to be individually taught through the study of the Bible?
The Scriptures answer, "One is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren" (Matthew 23:8). We should not follow man, nor manmade creeds or systems. God exercised the supervising care over His consecrated people. [...]
Is the doctrine of “survival of the fittest” true; and is it in harmony with the teachings of the Scriptures?
The combined testimony of the evidences in nature, aside from the inspired revelations of the Scriptures, is opposed to the theory of the best surviving the worst. In the realm of vegetation it is universally [...]
The Scriptures declare, "They shall be all taught of God" (John 6:45). Does God teach each one of His children directly through His Word?
God uses various instrumentalities for communicating His instructions. Thus the Lord Jesus Himself is called the Father's "Word"--the Message, the Logos (John 1:1; Revelation 19:13). St. Paul speaks of him saying, "God, who at sundry times [...]
Will you kindly explain the seemingly harsh Bible statement, the expression of the Savior, as given in the `24th chapter of Matthew, the 19th verse`– “And woe be unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days?”
This expression is a portion of our Lord's great prophecy relating to events and conditions that would develop in the last days of the Christian dispensation. As with all prophetic expressions it is in highly [...]
Is the Scriptural statement, “and there were no more sea,” to be taken literally? See `Rev.21:1`
In the Scriptures the word "sea" is used, not merely as a name for a body of water, but also symbolically, as representing lawless, restless, dissatisfied, discontented humanity. In His great prophecy (`Luke 21:5-36`) our [...]
What is the meaning of the words "the sea and the waves roaring?"
The murmuring of the rising wind is distinctly audible to the ear. The sea and the waves of the troubled masses of humanity are already beginning to heave and toss and foam. The increasing winds [...]
Please explain Jeremiah 2:12,13. What are the "heavens" referred to, and what do the "broken cisterns that can hold no water" represent?
Evidently the Prophet Jeremiah is using highly symbolic language to convey his thoughts. The larger portion of the prophecies of the Bible are put forth in figurative expressions and in parables and dark sayings, as [...]
Please explain `Isa. 8:19-22`, where the Prophet speaks of “familiar spirits,” and “wizards” that work in the dark.
The "familiar spirits" are the demons that infest earth's atmosphere, and who are busily engaged in impersonating the dead, representing that they are the spirits of the departed ones, and thus confusing and deceiving many, [...]
"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live," Exodus 22:18. From this scripture are we to understand that the writers of the Scriptures believed in the existence of witches? What is a witch?
Throughout the world today there are thousands and millions of people who firmly believe in what is known as “Spiritism.” Among these are some of the brightest minds of the day--doctors, lawyers, judges, professors, etc., [...]
Do Spiritualist Mediums really communicate with the spirits of the dead?
Spiritualism is a rapidly growing movement, numbering several millions of people, among which are some of the brightest minds of the day. There is no question as to many of the facts clearly established in [...]
What is a spirit being?
According to the Scriptures, it is a being living in a spirit or heavenly realm. In comparison, man lives in the physical, earthly universe. Apparently, there are different types of spirit beings, as the Bible [...]
What is meant by these words, “The Spirit and the Bride say come?”
The Spirit clearly refers to Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom. His Bride is to be the Church glorified. (See `Rev. 21:9`; `Rev.19:7-9`.) The marriage, or union, referred to in the last Scripture, takes place at the [...]