When God made His covenant with Abraham, He gave this promise: “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse…I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the … Continue reading “Explain about the persecution of Israel. (India)”
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Does the Bible teach about plagues in the end times? We have a coronavirus now and wondered about it. (United States)
The nations seem to face one crippling distress followed by another crippling distress Their capacity to provide relief is overwhelmed. The coronavirus is yet one more example of what Jesus called, “…upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity.” Luke 21:25 However, while God permits the disease, God is not sending diseases, God does … Continue reading “Does the Bible teach about plagues in the end times? We have a coronavirus now and wondered about it. (United States)”
Is the coronavirus an “Act of God”? (United States)
No, but it may be an act of Satan or his demons. Is Satan real? Does he exist? Yes. Satan first disrupted man’s life when he lied by telling Adam and Eve they would not die if they were disobedient. (Genesis 3:4) Ever since, we have lived with the painful consequences. Satan enjoys anything contrary … Continue reading “Is the coronavirus an “Act of God”? (United States)”
How did Solomon apply his wisdom? (Ghana)
Solomon used God's wisdom to understand the natural world. 1 Kings 4:29-34 (NIV), “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight,…He was wiser than anyone else,…And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five. He spoke about plant life, from the cedar … Continue reading “How did Solomon apply his wisdom? (Ghana)”
What happened after Jesus was arrested?
First, he was taken to Annas, (see John 18:19) the former high priest of Israel. Jesus was mistreated during the questioning, and this was only the beginning of his horrible, unfair trials. Next, he was brought to Annas’ son-in-law, Caiaphas, the current high priest. He demanded that Jesus say whether he was the Messiah, the … Continue reading “What happened after Jesus was arrested?”
Please explain Daniel 8:14, “And he said to me, ‘For two thousand three hundred days, then the sanctuary shall be cleansed.’ ” (Philippines)
What is the Sanctuary – what or who does it represent? Literally, the Sanctuary was the place to praise and worship God, make offerings to Him, etc. (Hebrews 9:2) In the spiritual sense, it is where God’s true children, His Church dwell. We dwell not in a place but our hearts and minds unite in communion … Continue reading “Please explain Daniel 8:14, “And he said to me, ‘For two thousand three hundred days, then the sanctuary shall be cleansed.’ ” (Philippines)”
Please explain the prophecy from Isaiah 29:11-14. What are the sealed book and the marvelous works and wonder? (Philippines)
In Isaiah 29, God is addressing Israel. God had made a covenant with Israel and had promised to specially watch over them. (See Deuteronomy 28.) However, if they did not obey the LORD, God would discipline the nation in order to bring them back to Himself. In Isaiah 29, God tells Israel He is going … Continue reading “Please explain the prophecy from Isaiah 29:11-14. What are the sealed book and the marvelous works and wonder? (Philippines)”
Please explain Revelation 2:17 (NKJV), “…To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” (Nigeria)
The manna recalls the story of Israel in the wilderness. “Hidden” would refer to the golden bowl full of manna laid away in the Ark of the Covenant. This manna was a memorial to the faithfulness of Jehovah, who led and “nourished” His people in the wilderness. It is a pledge to the Pergamos church. He … Continue reading “Please explain Revelation 2:17 (NKJV), “…To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” (Nigeria)”
Is the Book of Mormon the gospel described in Revelation 14:6? (Philippines)
Revelation 14:6-7 (NASB), “And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people; and he said with a loud voice, ‘Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; … Continue reading “Is the Book of Mormon the gospel described in Revelation 14:6? (Philippines)”
In Acts 3:25, Peter said that the Jews were heirs of the covenant God made with Abraham. Why? The Jews had not accepted Jesus. (United States)
Acts 3:25 states, “And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring, all peoples of the earth will be blessed.’” This promise was given to Abraham in Genesis 22:18 and again to his son Isaac in Genesis 26:4. The original covenant … Continue reading “In Acts 3:25, Peter said that the Jews were heirs of the covenant God made with Abraham. Why? The Jews had not accepted Jesus. (United States)”