Sermons and Biblical Studies

There are no instances of tithing in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul collected money to be brought to Jerusalem because the brethren there were having a very hard time, but Paul did not take any of that money. In fact he paid his own way by making tents. Paul worked and paid his own … Continue reading “Is it right to pay a tithe to a Pastor who is working outside the work of Almighty God?”

I cannot give you any specific prayer as all prayer must come from the heart of the one praying. In a group we can say, “Amen” to another’s prayer and join with them in their prayer, but when we pray alone, it needs to come from our own heart. There are no magic words to … Continue reading “I want to know some specific prayers and directions in the Holy Bible that will guide, protect and save.”

If we look at Scriptures relating to both ideas, we trust it will provide the answer. What does the Bible say about baby dedication? Exodus 13:2, "Sanctify unto me all the firstborn,"  and verse 18, "the firstborn males shall be the Lord's."   The firstborn were especially dedicated to God and his service.  Mary and Joseph … Continue reading “Is baby dedication the same as baby baptism?”

Many Pentecostal Christians today claim to speak in tongues. Some claim to be speaking in some actual human language other than their own, while others claim to be speaking an unknown tongue, or a language of angels – not a human language found on earth. However, the gift of tongues is no longer used today. … Continue reading “Do people today still talk in tongues and what is the purpose?”

We are to distinguish between natural love and the love of God. All mankind has some share at least of natural love–self-love, love for family, love of friends. Our Lord, speaking of this kind of love, implies that it is not the love of God, saying, "If ye love them that love you, what thank … Continue reading “Why does God love us?”

The questioner may have the following scriptures in mind when asking this question. 1 Timothy 2:11-13 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. (KJV) 1 Corinthians … Continue reading “Why were women asked not to preach in church?”

    In Jeremiah 22:24-30, we come to King Jeconiah, about whom there is a lot of history but with some confused statements, even in marginal references and among Bible scholars. The account is interesting because it bears on a lot of subjects that we would not normally think of.     This part of history is … Continue reading “Explain how according to Jer 22:30 king Jeconiah could be cursed with being childless, yet we read how during Babylonian captivity he had 2 sons one of which the legal/royal seed went through to Joseph?”

The Head represents the Kingdom of Babylonia lead by King Nebuchadnezzar. The chest and arms of silver represent the Medo-Persian Empire whose last leader was Darius III. The belly and thighs of bronze represents the Grecian empire lead by Alexander the Great. The legs of iron represent the Roman Empire. And the feet of iron … Continue reading “In book of Danial chapter 2 talks about kingdoms. What does Head, shoulders, knees and toes represents?”

It sounds as though you may be fearful, seeking protection. But if you are God’s, you already have an angel. Psalm 34:7 reads, “The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.” The Lord knows His children. We never need fear because He is  always protecting us. We know, … Continue reading “What do I do to have an angel?”

The Bible only records those significant events which God determines will be helpful to us. We know Adam and Eve had more children than Cain, Abel, and Seth. When Cain was punished, Gen. 4:16, 17 tells us, “Then Cain went away from the presence of the LORD and settled in the land of Nod, east … Continue reading “Who did the sons of Adam marry?”