Sometimes at school or church, we might be asked to lead others, maybe on a team or for a group activity. As Christians, we must watch our behavior extra carefully to be sure we are copying the life of Jesus in everything we do. Fortunately, we have excellent examples of strong leaders in the Bible. … Continue reading “What makes a good Christian leader?”
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The death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus restored man to ‘his’ earlier position spiritually. But what about man’s relationship with nature, especially animals? Will this only be possible in the new earth?
What did Jesus’s death and resurrection do for mankind? Jesus’s death and resurrection secured the earthly resurrection of Adam and all humankind. “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:22. However, God rewarded the sacrificial manner of Jesus’s life (the denial of His will to obey … Continue reading “The death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus restored man to ‘his’ earlier position spiritually. But what about man’s relationship with nature, especially animals? Will this only be possible in the new earth?”
When Jesus establishes his kingdom on earth, are we all going to be vegetarians? What will we be able to eat? (United States)
When God created Adam and Eve, He placed them in a garden that provided everything they needed to live. He told them, “Every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed, it shall be food for you”. Genesis 1:29. (See also Genesis 2:9.) … Continue reading “When Jesus establishes his kingdom on earth, are we all going to be vegetarians? What will we be able to eat? (United States)”
Who is the founder of Jehovah's Witnesses? (Nigeria)
The lawyer, Joseph Franklin Rutherford who promoted himself as Judge Rutherford, was the founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Some believe Charles Taze Russell was the founder but this is an inaccurate historical gloss. During C.T. Russell's life, the International Bible Students Association published the magazine, The Watch Tower, six volumes of Studies in the Scriptures, … Continue reading “Who is the founder of Jehovah's Witnesses? (Nigeria)”
What is the meaning of 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4? How does Jesus come as a thief? (United States)
“…you know perfectly that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape. But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this Day should overtake … Continue reading “What is the meaning of 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4? How does Jesus come as a thief? (United States)”
Please explain how the Davidic covenant of the Old Testament affects the New covenant. (Ghana)
The covenant of David is God’s promise that one of David’s sons would always be on Israel’s throne. “And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever”, 2 Samuel 7:16. For many centuries descendants of David did rule over Israel, but this stopped temporarily when the … Continue reading “Please explain how the Davidic covenant of the Old Testament affects the New covenant. (Ghana)”
How do past souls rededicate their lives to Jesus, since the Bible teaches after death there is judgement. (Ghana)
You are right. Judgment does occur after death in the resurrection. Jesus said, “all that are in their graves shall hear his voice and come forth. They that have done good unto the resurrection of life. They that have done evil unto the resurrection of judgment.” John 5:28, 29. In the King James Version, it … Continue reading “How do past souls rededicate their lives to Jesus, since the Bible teaches after death there is judgement. (Ghana)”
What happens to the soul of the person that committed suicide? (United States)
The soul dies. Ezekiel 18:20, "The soul that sins, it shall die." A person is not eternally tortured if he commits suicide. Have no worries. I Samuel 31:4, 5 (CSB) records two suicides, "Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and … Continue reading “What happens to the soul of the person that committed suicide? (United States)”
What is evil speaking?
Evil speaking is similar to slander or gossip, which is saying something about someone that hurts their good name or reputation. The Bible says the tongue is like a fire – and a fire can be destructive. (see James 3:6) If we hear evil speaking, slander or gossip, we should put a stop to it, … Continue reading “What is evil speaking?”
What did Jesus mean in Acts 1:6-7? Did he refer to the restoration of political Israel or spiritual Israel, since 'Jesus came to his own and the people rejected him'? (Zambia)
The Disciples were asking Jesus about the restoration of the Kingdom of natural Israel – when the Jews would no longer be ruled by a foreign power. Yes, Israel, as a nation, had rejected our Lord. Jesus also rejected them. “…they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led captive into … Continue reading “What did Jesus mean in Acts 1:6-7? Did he refer to the restoration of political Israel or spiritual Israel, since 'Jesus came to his own and the people rejected him'? (Zambia)”