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Which is the true system of worship? (Vanuatu)

Jesus never established a "system" of worship. First, consider the locations where believers met to worship God.  Acts 16:13, "And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made…” Acts 20:7, “…when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, …spoke to them and continued his … Continue reading “Which is the true system of worship? (Vanuatu)”

Where does the Bible teach how to treat animals? (United States)

God has great love for the animal kingdom and asked Adam to name the animals for us. (Genesis 2:19-20). Our Lord made animals for man’s companionship and service. Mankind has a responsibility to humanely care for them because they are God’s gift to us.  There are many scriptures that teach us to treat animals well. Here are … Continue reading “Where does the Bible teach how to treat animals? (United States)”

In which books of the Bible is Antichrist spoken about? (Benin)

Here is a shortlist of scriptural references. Matthew 24:5 – For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Matthew 24:24 – For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Mark 13:6 – For many shall come in my name, saying, I … Continue reading “In which books of the Bible is Antichrist spoken about? (Benin)”

Why do I feel empty? Can I ask God why He has forsaken me as Job asked? (South Africa)

You should certainly ask the Lord why you feel empty, but the idea that God has forsaken you is a lie planted in your heart. All of God’s promises are true. God has promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5. God “cannot lie”, Titus 1:2. Many believe they are His because … Continue reading “Why do I feel empty? Can I ask God why He has forsaken me as Job asked? (South Africa)”

IN GEN 1:2 AND THE EARTH WAS WITHOUT FORM, AND VOID; AND DARK-NESS WAS UPON THE FACE OF THE DEEP. AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD MOVED UPON THE FACE OF THE WATERS. THE LINKING VERB WAS, HAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT MEANINGS. SO IS IT POSSIBLE THAT GENESIS 1:2 ISSAYING: AND THE EARTH BECAME WITHOUT FORM, AND VOID; and so far? ALSO IF YOU CAN REPLACE THE LINKING VERB WAS, WHAT OTHER VERB WOULD YOU REPLACE IT WITH? THANK YOU (United States) RD

In considering the sense of Genesis 1:2 we are blessed to have the guidance of investigations into the early earth’s geology.  The harmony of the testimony of Genesis and of the testimony am geology is amazing – the earth was covered completely by the ocean [“the deep”] and the continents had not yet emerged above the … Continue reading “IN GEN 1:2 AND THE EARTH WAS WITHOUT FORM, AND VOID; AND DARK-NESS WAS UPON THE FACE OF THE DEEP. AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD MOVED UPON THE FACE OF THE WATERS. THE LINKING VERB WAS, HAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT MEANINGS. SO IS IT POSSIBLE THAT GENESIS 1:2 ISSAYING: AND THE EARTH BECAME WITHOUT FORM, AND VOID; and so far? ALSO IF YOU CAN REPLACE THE LINKING VERB WAS, WHAT OTHER VERB WOULD YOU REPLACE IT WITH? THANK YOU (United States) RD”

What are the two Hebrew words, Aleph and Tav existing in Hebrew manuscripts at the beginning of thousands of Scriptures, which are not translated into English language Bible translations? (India)

The Hebrew word “eth” (Strong’s H853) spelled Aleph-Tay is left untranslated because it is used to provide emphasis in the text with the sense of entity;  self.  Depending on the structure of the sentence, “eth” may mean even, or namely. There is no equivalent English word and for this reason, “eth” generally is left unrepresented … Continue reading “What are the two Hebrew words, Aleph and Tav existing in Hebrew manuscripts at the beginning of thousands of Scriptures, which are not translated into English language Bible translations? (India)”

Is it proper for a Christian minister and his wife to join the protesters out in the streets? (United States)

Christians follow Jesus as their example. Did Jesus protest the political issues of His day? One of the apostles, Simon, was a zealot. The Zealots were a movement that rebelled when Rome imposed imperial cult worship. This cult worship would oppose Jewish law. But Jesus did not involve Himself in trying to oppose and correct … Continue reading “Is it proper for a Christian minister and his wife to join the protesters out in the streets? (United States)”