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The disciples said to Jesus, “Lord, increase our faith.” (Luke 17:5) The Lord made no direct answer to their request; however,  His whole subsequent course with the disciples was a fulfillment of it. And so it is with us. The increase of faith will come, not by a miraculous infusion, but in the natural process … Continue reading “How can I build my faith in God? How can faith move mountains? (Liberia)”

Chapter 12 is about “spiritual” matters. It identifies at least four different ways or diversities of gifts (verse 4) in which the Holy Spirit operates. Why did Paul first remind the Corinthians that they worshipped dumb idols? Because, they had been deceived. The brethren needed a test to discern whether someone really believed “Jesus is … Continue reading “What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 12:2-4 (NKJV), 2 “You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. 4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” Who is this about? (India)”

1 Peter 3:18-20 (ESV), 18 “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, 20 because they formerly did not … Continue reading “The phrase Jesus went and “preached” to the spirits in prison (1 Peter 3:19) is very difficult to understand. So what does it really mean? (Nigeria)”

Arriving with a large group carrying swords and clubs, Judas betrayed Jesus by greeting him with a kiss, a prearranged signal so they would know whom to arrest. (see Matt 26:47, Mark 14:43, Luke 22:47, John 18:3) To protect Jesus, Peter drew his sword and cut off the high-priest servant’s right ear. After telling him … Continue reading “What happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?”

God chooses when and with whom He may reveal even a glance at His glory. The best way to experience God's glory is through obedience to His word. Then His glory fills our hearts and souls. If we obey and submit to God’s loving, righteous will, we will be transformed into Christ’s glorious character image. … Continue reading “How can we experience the glory of God? (Nigeria)”

1 Corinthians 10:23-24 (NKJV), 23 “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being.” Verse 23, like 1 Corinthians 6:12, refers to eating meat that is sacrificed to … Continue reading “What do we mean by everything is permitted but not everything is beneficial? (Philippines)”

Christians are the light of the world, but not friends with the world. What does this mean practically? It means we follow Jesus’s example. He blessed and preached, but did not become friends with non-believers. He did not go to worldly places to relax with worldly people. In His moments of quietness, He developed friendships … Continue reading “How should Christian believers relate to non-believers? (United States)”

When Jesus’ disciples asked him to teach them how to pray, he gave them this simple prayer as an example in the book of Luke. It says: “Our Father in heaven…” (Luke 11:2, NKJ) First, we must remember that God is our loving Father in heaven, the Creator of the universe. “…hallowed be your name.” … Continue reading “What does the Lord`s Prayer Mean ?”

How is the Christian perfected (or “adjusted,” Rotherham), established, strengthened and settled in Christ? We realize we have a great work before us. Of necessity, we must be sober, vigilant and steadfast! This is a life work – the mighty foe intrenched in our flesh. The powers without are strong indeed, but the civil war … Continue reading “Can you expound on 1 Peter 5:10 (KJV), “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”? (United States)”

Our hearts have great sympathy for you. Isolation from other believers is certainly a cross that you are bearing to the glory of God. Thankfully, today, we have mobile phones, email, Zoom, even paper mail with which you can use to have fellowship with other believers. It is very important to be able to talk … Continue reading “Please explain James 4:4 (ESV), "You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." If I am fully consecrated believer living in a city or street where no other consecrated brothers are living nearby, then will I not be able to befriend with or be close to other non-believesrs for social issues, especially on neighborhood? Or I should live independently for every matters just to make sure I do not befriend non-believers or associate with members of nominal churches? (Tanzania)”