Children like stories. So, read your children the wonderful Bible stories and teach them the faith and character-building lessons associated with each story. We have many children’s books available for purchase at chicagobible.org/bible-bookstore/ Or you could read these books online by downloading the free PDFs. Here are a few books we recommend: Video overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9of1j2kDJdw This beautifully illustrated … Continue reading “How can I get started teaching the kids Bible study?”
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Do God and angels have souls?
To answer your first question: Do God, Satan and angels have souls? Yes, they have and are souls. God speaks and identifies Himself as a soul in Isaiah 42:1, “Behold my servant whom I uphold; mine elect in whom my soul (God's soul) delights…" God is the author of all life, including the angels. Job … Continue reading “Do God and angels have souls?”
In John 3, why did the law master Nicodemus go to see Jesus by night since he was a believer???
This story is found in John 3:1-21. Nicodemus was a Pharisee, a teacher of the law. He also was a wealthy man who would have had social status and influence in the Jewish community. Faithful Jews embraced the Abrahamic promise, “In thee and thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.” (Genesis … Continue reading “In John 3, why did the law master Nicodemus go to see Jesus by night since he was a believer???”
What are the things in heaven that we are going to save or invest in?
In order to invest in these sure promises, we commit to serving God and doing HIs will. “My son, give me thine heart,” and “Buy the truth and sell it not.” (Proverbs 23:23, 26) The faithful church will receive a wonderful resurrection inheritance. It will include immortality (1 Corinthians 15:53), the divine nature (2 Peter … Continue reading “What are the things in heaven that we are going to save or invest in?”
Are heaven and hell real?
Hell is an English word that is translated from four words in the scriptures. In the Old Testament, it is from the Hebrew word sheol. Sheol is translated 31 times grave, 31times hell and 3 times pit. In all occurrences, it references something or someone being hidden, buried or put out of sight. None refer … Continue reading “Are heaven and hell real?”
Exodus 32:14, "So the LORD relented from the harm which He said He would do to His people." What does this scripture mean?
In this story, Israel’s grievous sin was worshipping the golden calf. Israel had already agreed to obey the law. “All that the Lord has said we will do and be obedient.” (Exodus 24:7) God had a perfect right to destroy them and reestablish the Jewish nation through Moses and his posterity. This He proposed to … Continue reading “Exodus 32:14, "So the LORD relented from the harm which He said He would do to His people." What does this scripture mean?”
Are those that are presently dying on Earth being judged or they are elsewhere waiting for the judgment day? Where at they?
First, let us examine death. We are told that “The soul that sins, it shall die.” (Ezekiel 18:4) Also, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10) Thus the dead are asleep, … Continue reading “Are those that are presently dying on Earth being judged or they are elsewhere waiting for the judgment day? Where at they?”
Does being saved by grace mean not having to obey the law?
Jesus summed up God’s law of love as follows: “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ “This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ “On these two commandments hang all … Continue reading “Does being saved by grace mean not having to obey the law?”
What is the mark in Philippians 3:14?
“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark (goal) for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14 The mark is the development of … Continue reading “What is the mark in Philippians 3:14?”
For the three years of Jesus ministry on earth what was he basically doing?
Summary: Throughout Jesus’ ministry on earth, he was preaching the redemption and securing the possession of all that was lost at the fall. Discussion: Jesus explained his mission in Luke 19:10, “for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” What was lost? When Adam and Eve were … Continue reading “For the three years of Jesus ministry on earth what was he basically doing?”