Biblia

What is the specific purpose of creation? (Philippines)

The Lord God, Yahweh, our creator, long ago purposed a family of beings to be taken from among mankind. These saints would be tested, proven, faithful, and ultimately be rewarded with His own divine nature, immortality.  This family of immortal beings would be His agents in restoring mankind and the earth to perfection. And in … Continue reading “What is the specific purpose of creation? (Philippines)”

Is the light of reason enough to know the mystery of God? (Cameroon)

Summary: No, man’s reasoning cannot apprehend the mysteries of God. (1 Corinthians 2:10) Discussion: Our ability to reason is a most important aspect of being made in God’s image. We are thus capable of communion with God and capable of knowing, loving, and serving him. “Come, let us reason together, says the LORD” (Isaiah 1:18).  … Continue reading “Is the light of reason enough to know the mystery of God? (Cameroon)”

Please explain Isaiah 27:1-3 and does Isaiah 26:19 represent the lockdown that people are facing today?

Summary: No, it really has nothing to do with the present lockdown. Isaiah 27:1-3 and Isaiah 26:19 are prophecies about how God will finally destroy Satan and the incorrigible, and how He will resurrect mankind and restore Israel to be His blesser nation. God promised Abraham. “And in thy seed shall all the nations of … Continue reading “Please explain Isaiah 27:1-3 and does Isaiah 26:19 represent the lockdown that people are facing today?”

On the day of resurrection, can God forgive Hitler? (Philippines)

Jesus died for everyone.  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,….” John 3:16 (NKJV).   Hitler and every human being were redeemed when Jesus died on the cross. “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive (in the 1,000 year Resurrection Day).” 1 … Continue reading “On the day of resurrection, can God forgive Hitler? (Philippines)”

Please explain the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl. (Zambia)

Matthew 13:44.  These two parables are similar in nature, both refer to something precious, yet there are differences.  A treasure hid in a field implies there will be work to separate the treasure from the earth, refining and cleaning it until it reveals a beautiful and polished gem. The “field” is a picture of the … Continue reading “Please explain the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl. (Zambia)”

Is it proper to close the churches, to wear masks and to social distance? Does this have to do with obeying man rather than God? (United States)

Summary: Meeting with other Christians is scripturally directed by God. Using technology to meet is still obeying God. Discussion: God’s principles govern a Christian’s life. If man’s law is in opposition to God’s scriptures, we must obey God. Meeting with fellow believers is directed by God. Hebrews 10:24-25 (RSV),  “let us consider how to stir … Continue reading “Is it proper to close the churches, to wear masks and to social distance? Does this have to do with obeying man rather than God? (United States)”

What is the Christian worldview of what is happening today? (Libya)

Christians view current events as important preparations for Christ’s 1,000-year Kingdom. Christ’s soon-to-be established kingdom is called the “new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells.” (2 Peter 3:13) They will not be literal new heavens or literal new earth but new spiritual control and a new earthly society. Satan is now “the prince … Continue reading “What is the Christian worldview of what is happening today? (Libya)”

Does God know what we are thinking and what we are about to do? (Zambia)

The answer is yes.  God is all-knowing. He knows the end from the beginning. He can read our hearts and know the true motives for why we do the things we do. For example, God knew what Cain was planning to do before he did it, and counseled him against it. But out of jealousy, … Continue reading “Does God know what we are thinking and what we are about to do? (Zambia)”