No one may demand a sacrifice or gift from another. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, never asked for, nor demanded, nor owned a house. Luke 9:58, “Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.’” Perhaps some in your church … Continue reading “An employee built a house using his life savings. Some people demanded that the house be donated to the pastor. The person denied it. Does it mean that as a result he will go to hell?”
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What is the fruit of the spirit?
When we think about the fruit we eat, we know that sweet, ripe fruit is the ending part of a journey of growing that starts with a tiny seed. Did you know Christians are supposed to produce “spiritual fruit”? Galatians (5:22 NASB) says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, … Continue reading “What is the fruit of the spirit?”
Please give a clear understanding of Matthew 11:18-19 (NLT), “For John didn't spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by its results.”(Ghana)
The angel, Gabriel, told Zecharias that his wife Elizabeth would give birth to a prophet who would be named John. John would “be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth. And he will turn … Continue reading “Please give a clear understanding of Matthew 11:18-19 (NLT), “For John didn't spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by its results.”(Ghana)”
Can good works restore the relationship of God and man? (Philippines)
No. Isaiah 64:6 (NIV), “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…” Even if we try as hard as we can, we are still sinners and our deeds are unclean. The New English Translation of the Bible specifically translates the idea of filthy rags. … Continue reading “Can good works restore the relationship of God and man? (Philippines)”
Why should Christians stay away from yoga and Eastern religions? (United States)
Yoga exercises stretch and strengthen muscles, increase balance, and may reduce stress. As an exercise, it can be beneficial. However, if a class includes Eastern meditations, those meditations may have a non-Christian, religious dimension. Some meditations simply focus on body awareness. People breathe quietly, and relax muscle groups. The person stops thinking about past and … Continue reading “Why should Christians stay away from yoga and Eastern religions? (United States)”
What does the Bible say about a woman who is saved but her husband is not? (United States)
1 Corinthians 7:14 (ESV), “For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his (believing) wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her (believing) husband. Otherwise, your children would be unclean (sinners under condemnation, unjustified, unrelated to God, aliens from His care and blessing), but now are they holy.” We know the … Continue reading “What does the Bible say about a woman who is saved but her husband is not? (United States)”
In the Bible, who are the two people who were born but did not die?
Perhaps you are thinking of Enoch and Elijah. First, consider Enoch. Genesis 5:24 (NIV), “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” And Hebrews 11:5 (NKJV), “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him; … Continue reading “In the Bible, who are the two people who were born but did not die?”
According to 1 Corinthians 14:34-36, are women to be silent in church? (Liberia)
1 Corinthians 14:32-36 (NLT) 32 Remember that people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can take turns. 33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people. 34 Women should be silent during the church meetings. It is not proper for … Continue reading “According to 1 Corinthians 14:34-36, are women to be silent in church? (Liberia)”
Do the Scriptures tell us where God is and what He is doing? Does He hear the pleadings of the multitude of His creation? I ask this because it is so easy to be lost in the vastness of the entire universe. (Philippines)
King Solomon, while dedicating the Temple, considered the greatness of God. 1 Kings 8:27, “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain You. How much less this temple which I have built!” God’s greatness is beyond our comprehension. Isaiah 55: 8, 9 “For my thoughts are … Continue reading “Do the Scriptures tell us where God is and what He is doing? Does He hear the pleadings of the multitude of His creation? I ask this because it is so easy to be lost in the vastness of the entire universe. (Philippines)”
Who was Joshua?
Joshua was Moses’ trusted assistant and then took over to lead the people when Moses died. In Exodus (17:8), Moses chose him to lead the battle to fight the Amelekites. Later, he traveled with Moses on the journey toward Mt. Sinai where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments. The Israelites wandered in the wilderness … Continue reading “Who was Joshua?”