Yes. We learn from our Lord's own words that Judas was guilty. Matthew 26:24 and Mark 14:21 both state, “The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” … Continue reading “Was Judas guilty for the role he played in the arrest of Jesus Christ?”
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What is the true role of a pastor?
The Apostle Paul explains the duty of bishops or pastors by saying: “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desires a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1). He then introduces a set of principles for the nomination of the elders (bishops or pastors) and deacons in the church. … Continue reading “What is the true role of a pastor?”
Do the Apostle Paul's epistles contradict the Old Law and the other New Testament books?
There are times that this would seem to be true, specially from the Jewish perspective. This is illustrated in Revelation 5:1-3, “And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals…‘Who is worthy to open the scroll and to … Continue reading “Do the Apostle Paul's epistles contradict the Old Law and the other New Testament books?”
When there is no heaven and earth, where will God dwell?
The question is most likely referring to the following scriptures: Matthew 24:35, Mark13:31, Luke21:33, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” 2 Peter 3:10, “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and … Continue reading “When there is no heaven and earth, where will God dwell?”
What are the gifts of the spirit?
The Apostle Paul records a lengthy explanation regarding the gifts of the spirit in 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14. Paul specifically names the gifts of the spirit in 1 Corinthians 12: 8-11, “To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by … Continue reading “What are the gifts of the spirit?”
What's luck?
People think of "luck" as things that happen by chance. But Christians have no chance happenings. As Romans 8:28 teaches, "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Every detail of our lives are over-ruled and directed by God for our … Continue reading “What's luck?”
Why does God withhold blessings like marriage? Is it because of past sins?
I do not ask God why. Why God does things is beyond our comprehension. In the book of Job, Job's three friends tried to give Job reasons for his suffering, but God was displeased with all of their answers. In Job 38:2-4(NLT) God said, “Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorant words? Brace yourself … Continue reading “Why does God withhold blessings like marriage? Is it because of past sins?”
What is the book of Titus all about?
The book of Titus is a letter written by the Apostle Paul, approximately 62 to 67 A.D., to Titus, a mature brother in Christ. Paul and Titus were missionary traveling companions at one time. Paul had left Titus on the island of Crete to oversee the recent converts there and establish them in the truth. … Continue reading “What is the book of Titus all about?”
Was Christ part man and part God in his nature?
The question sounds mythological, because it does not distinguish between the fact that Jesus Christ was a man on earth and was a spirit being in his prehuman existence. The Bible never teaches that the Man Jesus had a double nature, human and spirit divine. However, before Jesus was born “of a woman” (Galatians 4:4), … Continue reading “Was Christ part man and part God in his nature?”
Did God allow evil to test us?
In the beginning, Adam and Eve were created with the ability to make decisions and to choose their own actions. There was no evil at that time, so they did not understand evil or its consequences; they only knew good. God knew that Adam needed to learn to exercise his free will in obedience to … Continue reading “Did God allow evil to test us?”