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What happened when Hagar returned back to her mistress, Sarah?

Earlier in the story of Abram’s life, Abram and Sarai could not conceive. Sarai thought God might bless a union between her servant Hagar and Abram. Apparently the women were on good terms, otherwise Sarai would not have considered building a family through Hagar. However, once Hagar became pregnant, she felt contempt toward Sarai. Genesis … Continue reading “What happened when Hagar returned back to her mistress, Sarah?”

What does God say about bisexuals? How can someone help a 14 year old girl to stop having these feelings? Please help!

Sadly, homosexuality and bisexuality have become acceptable and lawful in many countries. However, the Bible clearly states that sexual union is only blessed between a man and a woman within the marriage relationship. Matthew 19:5, "…For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall … Continue reading “What does God say about bisexuals? How can someone help a 14 year old girl to stop having these feelings? Please help!”

How anyone can know for sure that he is the Bride of Christ? What does God require from us to be part of the Bride and hear the words, "Thou Art Mine"?

First, we ask ourselves these questions: Was I ever drawn to Christ, and then recognized Him as my redeemer? Did I ever fully consecrate myself – my life, my time, my talents, my influence, my all – to God? If we can answer yes, then we should look for evidences that we have received His spirit in … Continue reading “How anyone can know for sure that he is the Bride of Christ? What does God require from us to be part of the Bride and hear the words, "Thou Art Mine"?”

I believe praying means talking to God, but by what other means can one talk to God?

When we are full of joy and gratitude to God, we talk with Him in praises, psalms and songs. “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,” Ephesians. 5:19. We also communicate with God by our behaviors. Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “Your … Continue reading “I believe praying means talking to God, but by what other means can one talk to God?”

Please explain 1 Peter 4: 5,6. Who are the living and the dead? What is the gospel preached and why?

The context of the first six verses aids our understanding.  1 Peter 4:1-6 (NASB), “Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,  so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for … Continue reading “Please explain 1 Peter 4: 5,6. Who are the living and the dead? What is the gospel preached and why?”

Did Jesus Christ speaks in tongues?

Summary: Yes, Jesus was fluent in different foreign languages. However, he never spoke ecstatically. Discussion: In the Greek, the word for tongues is γλῶσσα glōssa, Strong’s word 1100. It is referring to a language. When the early church received the holy spirit, God wanted believers to spread the gospel. So, some believers received a gift … Continue reading “Did Jesus Christ speaks in tongues?”

In Revelation 20, when the devil is released for a little season, and the rest of the dead are raised, who are the rest of the dead?

Revelation 20:4-6 (New English Version) reads: “ 4 Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the … Continue reading “In Revelation 20, when the devil is released for a little season, and the rest of the dead are raised, who are the rest of the dead?”

Why do most Christians believe in the rapture when it is not in the Bible? I have read the Bible over 25 times and have never seen it there. Or iS it just a way to scare people to turn to God?

The doctrine of the rapture is a Protestant addition to Futurist interpretations of the book of Revelation. It was not invented to scare people but evolved from the Roman Catholic Church’s attempts to suppress the Protestant Reformers in the 16th century.  Martin Luther through intense study of the Scriptures concluded that justification comes through faith … Continue reading “Why do most Christians believe in the rapture when it is not in the Bible? I have read the Bible over 25 times and have never seen it there. Or iS it just a way to scare people to turn to God?”