The binding of Satan is a process. Consider Revelation 20:1-2, “And I saw an angel (Jesus) come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand … Continue reading “At Jesus’s second advent, does He bind Satan as His first act? (Uganda)”
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What are three attitudes a Christian should have when he is persecuted? (Nigeria)
Persecution is grievous and painful. Persecution comes from those who do not love righteousness. In fact, the persecutors hate righteousness. They walk in darkness. 1 John 2:11 (NKJV), “But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his … Continue reading “What are three attitudes a Christian should have when he is persecuted? (Nigeria)”
Why was Jesus baptized?
John the Baptist was Jesus’ cousin. John’s mission was to prepare the hearts of the Jewish people to turn toward Jesus and his teachings. He did this by urging them to repent, (meaning, feel sincere regret) for their sins, to change, and to return to their nation’s special relationship with God. Baptism is a symbolic … Continue reading “Why was Jesus baptized?”
Why is the work of God suffering? (Uganda)
Summary: “For still the vision (of Christ’s kingdom) awaits its time; it hastens to the end–it will not lie. If it seem slow, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:3 (RSV) Discussion: The work of God is not suffering or failing. God’s work is succeeding! Isaiah 55:9, 11 (NIV), … Continue reading “Why is the work of God suffering? (Uganda)”
How can I conquer the fear of shame and rejection? Can faith conquer the fear of unknown? (Nigeria)
You receive your value from God – not from another person. Whether a person shames or rejects you does not change that you are precious to God. (John 16:27) God even knows how many hairs are in your head. Matthew 10:30 (KJV), “But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Therefore, “cast all … Continue reading “How can I conquer the fear of shame and rejection? Can faith conquer the fear of unknown? (Nigeria)”
Why would God let two small children lose both of their grandfathers? (United States)
What a huge loss. Your two little children loved their grandfathers and now they are no longer able to hug, comfort, play, and teach them. The children and you are grieving deeply. We are sad and extend our heart felt sympathies to you, to the boys, and to the rest of the family.? ?But the … Continue reading “Why would God let two small children lose both of their grandfathers? (United States)”
What are the Ten Commandments?
They are instructions from God for leading a godly life, teaching us right from wrong regarding our relationships with God and those around us. (1st Commandment, Exodus 20:3, NLT) “You must not have any other god but Me.” This means God should always be FIRST in our hearts and lives, and we should only … Continue reading “What are the Ten Commandments?”
Regarding Matthew 6:1-4. Why do many churches opt to lose out on God's blessings, which are better than worldly rewards, by openly conducting charitable acts contrary to the word of God? (Zambia)
Matthew 6:1-4 (ESV), 1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in … Continue reading “Regarding Matthew 6:1-4. Why do many churches opt to lose out on God's blessings, which are better than worldly rewards, by openly conducting charitable acts contrary to the word of God? (Zambia)”
The period "3 days" appears many times in the Bible. What does it signify when it comes to Christianity? (Namibia)
The number 3 (connected with days) is repeated 75 times in the Bible. When God places emphasis on something repetitively, it is worth noticing. This Bible pattern relates a spiritual truth and then repeats it in a similar fashion in another part of the Bible. This is often the case with the phrase “3 days”. The … Continue reading “The period "3 days" appears many times in the Bible. What does it signify when it comes to Christianity? (Namibia)”
Where does God really dwell? (Nigeria)
Acts 7:49-50 (NIV), 49 “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be? 50 Has not my hand made all these things?” God made our whole universe – all the heavens and all galaxies, stars, … Continue reading “Where does God really dwell? (Nigeria)”