No. God never excuses affairs in any marriage. Jesus taught, “But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female…and the two shall become one flesh; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Mark 10:6-9 (NKJV) Your spouse is … Continue reading “If a long-term marriage has problems, is that ever an excuse for my spouse to date and have an affair outside our marriage, no matter what our problems are with each other? (United States)”
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What was the purpose of the law?
The Law was a list of rules God gave to Moses for the Israelites to follow. It said — among other things — to honor your father and mother and to not steal or kill. And there weren’t just 10 commandments – there were actually hundreds of parts to the Law. But because everyone … Continue reading “What was the purpose of the law?”
Which scripture in the Bible says all power belongs to God or Jesus? (Nigeria)
Matthew 28:18, “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.’” God gave Jesus power or authority when he proved faithful by dying on the cross. This is symbolically shown in Revelation 5:2-5, 7, 9, 12 (NKJV), “…‘Who is worthy to open the scroll and … Continue reading “Which scripture in the Bible says all power belongs to God or Jesus? (Nigeria)”
What is holiness and how can we become holy? (Nigeria)
Holiness is purity, sinlessness, and blamelessness. A holy being is irreprovable in every aspect of life. Christians strive to keep our hearts (the mind, the will) in harmony with God and righteousness. This is holiness. The new mind cannot approve of sin, but must and will be its opponent. Many of our battles are fought … Continue reading “What is holiness and how can we become holy? (Nigeria)”
Why can't we use only one Bible instead of many different Bible versions? (India)
No translation is perfect. Different versions have different strengths. Many times translators will express the meaning of a scripture according to their doctrinal biases. That makes those verses a mistranslation. It delivers an inaccurate understanding of God’s word. Our answers sometimes refer back to the Greek and Hebrew word definitions to find the meaning of … Continue reading “Why can't we use only one Bible instead of many different Bible versions? (India)”
Regarding advances in medical sciences, what is God's will relating to plastic surgery, especially 'beauty treatments' like facial make-ups, breast-implants, etc? (Zambia)
We are not discussing needful reconstructive plastic surgery, but that which is purely cosmetic. While such things did not exist in Jesus’s day, the Bible provides guidelines and principles that we can use today. Consider the following scriptures: 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV), “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles … Continue reading “Regarding advances in medical sciences, what is God's will relating to plastic surgery, especially 'beauty treatments' like facial make-ups, breast-implants, etc? (Zambia)”
What does the Bible says about domestic violence? (South Africa)
The Bible answers your question from the perspective where a husband mistreats his wife. The woman is the victim of domestic violence. No where does the Bible teach abuse is acceptable. Physical, verbal, and emotional abuse in marriage are all forms of domestic violence. Remember Ecclesiastes 12:14 (NIV), “For God will bring every deed into … Continue reading “What does the Bible says about domestic violence? (South Africa)”
How can we live as just and merciful at the same time? Please give examples. (India)
Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you? But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God.” Everybody who would have any standing with the Lord is required to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly. The … Continue reading “How can we live as just and merciful at the same time? Please give examples. (India)”
God promised the Jewish people a home, peace, and prosperity (2 Samuel 7:10-11) but then Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD. Jews were killed and tortured by Hitler, but Israel was re-established in 1948. Today, Jews are still oppressed. Did God change his mind several times? When Messiah reigns, will God finally stop changing His mind? (United States)
The unchangeableness of God is clearly taught in James 1:17, “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” God’s relationship Israel has profound implications for that nation and also for the entire human race. God has … Continue reading “God promised the Jewish people a home, peace, and prosperity (2 Samuel 7:10-11) but then Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 AD. Jews were killed and tortured by Hitler, but Israel was re-established in 1948. Today, Jews are still oppressed. Did God change his mind several times? When Messiah reigns, will God finally stop changing His mind? (United States)”
Christendom acknowledges that there is lukewarmness in the body of Christ. Would the best remedy be a revival message that focuses on ‘rebuilding’ the concept of marriage, and teaching the principles governing marriage? (Zambia)
Maintaining love and fidelity in marriage is certainly God's will. Preaching Christ and living righteously glorifies Him. However, if your goal is to convert the world or even your neighborhood through a revival, the scriptures teach that will not happen. Satan is the god of this world. “The god of this age has blinded the … Continue reading “Christendom acknowledges that there is lukewarmness in the body of Christ. Would the best remedy be a revival message that focuses on ‘rebuilding’ the concept of marriage, and teaching the principles governing marriage? (Zambia)”