Much of what God has revealed of himself comes through an understanding of his Divine Plan, through his Holy Word. The heights and depths of his wonderful character are seen there! The Biblical account states that God, a Creator, an intelligent First Cause, existed. “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou had formed the … Continue reading “Who is God?”
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Why was the temple destroyed by the Romans?
The Romans vengefully destroyed the temple in 70 AD to put down three rebellious Jewish factions. They burned it perhaps accidentally. But the fire melted much of the gold in the temple which then seeped between the stones. Hence, to retrieve the gold, the soldiers pulled apart all the stones, thus inadvertently fulfilling Jesus’s prophecy in … Continue reading “Why was the temple destroyed by the Romans?”
What is the relationship between sin and sickness? (Matthew 9?)
Generally, all sickness is a result of Adam’s disobedience. “Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned,” Romans 5:12. Sickness is part of the dying process. However, we can contribute to and stimulate our physical weaknesses, or we can have healthy habits … Continue reading “What is the relationship between sin and sickness? (Matthew 9?)”
How should a Christian respond to childlessness?
This is a very heartbreaking situation, which grieves our souls. Jesus, Himself, sacrificed marriage and children in order to fulfill His ministry. God’s will for Jesus was to die as the ransom price for Adam. He was to remain unmarried without natural children. Surely, when He had little children on His knee, He experienced the … Continue reading “How should a Christian respond to childlessness?”
All nations are blessed through Abraham. Are the Gentiles named as a blessed people? are the Israelites?
What is the Abrahamic Promise? Genesis 22:17-18, God said, “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore…and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” Who were the heirs of the … Continue reading “All nations are blessed through Abraham. Are the Gentiles named as a blessed people? are the Israelites?”
Ano ang responsibilidad ng lalaki sa kanyang asawa? What is the man's responsibility for his wife?
Ephesians 5:25 reads, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her." There are various Greek words translated “love” in any English Bible. The word used in Ephesians 5:25 is “agape” love, which is a love based on principle. (It is not merely based on emotion or feeling.) … Continue reading “Ano ang responsibilidad ng lalaki sa kanyang asawa? What is the man's responsibility for his wife?”
How can we fight fear?
Everybody is afraid of something. Even the people we admire in the Bible felt fear! In Luke (2:9), the shepherds were afraid when an angel came to tell them about the birth of Jesus. In Mark (4:40), while Jesus slept, Jesus’ disciples were afraid when a powerful storm almost sunk their ship. The book of … Continue reading “How can we fight fear?”
How can God see everything?
It’s difficult for our imperfect, human brains to fully understand everything that God can do. Isaiah 55:8 NIV says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. To understand how God can see everything that’s happening on the earth at once, it helps to think of smaller … Continue reading “How can God see everything?”
Please explain Jeremiah 6:14-23.
Scriptures are from the NIV. Verses 14-15, “They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace. Are they ashamed of their detestable conduct? No, they have no shame at all;…so…they will be brought down when I punish them, says the LORD.” This … Continue reading “Please explain Jeremiah 6:14-23.”
What does it mean to be “slain in the spirit”?
“Slain in the Spirit” or “slaying in the Spirit” are not scriptural expressions. Some charismatic Christians use these phrases to describe an individual in religious ecstasy who falls to the floor when he is overcome by the power of the holy spirit. Religious ecstasy frequently occurs during prayers for healing. The subject of the holy … Continue reading “What does it mean to be “slain in the spirit”?”