Jesus declared, ‘Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two but one flesh.’ Matt. 19:4, … Continue reading “What does the Bible say of polygamy if you do not desire to be a leader in the church or if you are just a Christian?”
Please explain Psalm 8:5. Has God created us only a little lower than Himself or the angels?
This is a scripture that needs thoughtful consideration. The translators of the various Bible versions seem to disagree somewhat as to exactly what the scripture says. The King James reads: "For thou hast made [man] a little lower than the angels…" The Jerusalem Bible reads: "Yet you have made him little less than a god…" … Continue reading “Please explain Psalm 8:5. Has God created us only a little lower than Himself or the angels?”
What is the meaning of Beulah land?
The word Beulah is only mentioned in the Bible once in Isaiah 62:4. In context, Isaiah 62 is a prophecy about Israel and a future time when Israel will be restored to a position of honor in God’s sight and for the nations to see. Isaiah 62:4 (Amplified) “You [Judah] shall no more be termed … Continue reading “What is the meaning of Beulah land?”
What does the Bible teach about fasting, its purpose and its benefits?
There are many scriptures that describe fasting, and most often, the Old Testament shows it was used as a way to seek guidance and blessing from Yahweh. In some cases it was a sign of repentance for sins committed: 1 Samuel 7:6, “And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured it out before the LORD, and fasted on … Continue reading “What does the Bible teach about fasting, its purpose and its benefits?”
Did Adam have a first wife before Eve. Because in Gen 1:27 it says God created human beings both male and female and blessed them to have many children?
In Gen 1:27 it says God created human beings both male and female and blessed them to have many children. Again in Gen 2:18 the Lord says it is not good for man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him. A look at those two verse can say God created … Continue reading “Did Adam have a first wife before Eve. Because in Gen 1:27 it says God created human beings both male and female and blessed them to have many children?”
Please explain John 5:45-47, being accused to the Father
Joh 5:45-47, “Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?” Jesus was … Continue reading “Please explain John 5:45-47, being accused to the Father”
When and why was Yeshuas name changed to Jesus?
They are both the same name. Simply one is Hebrew and the other is Greek. Jesus is the Anglicized pronunciation of Joshua, Yeshuas, or Jehoshua. There is no “J” in Hebrew, it is a “Y”.
If you doubt a lot about if you are saved does that mean you would not go to Heaven?
Every Christian at some time in their life has probably experienced a period of doubt. They wonder about their real relationship with God. Sins un-repented of, careless living, the cares of this life, and a host of other reasons may contribute to such feelings. The sooner we take our doubts and feelings to the Lord … Continue reading “If you doubt a lot about if you are saved does that mean you would not go to Heaven?”
Can you explain the meaning of the prayer of the Lord?
This beautiful, well-known prayer gives words to the sentiments of our hearts. Just before the prayer, in Matthew 6:7, 8 (NASB), Jesus says, "And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words." Thus we know that Jesus did … Continue reading “Can you explain the meaning of the prayer of the Lord?”
What was the plan of God for the Christian family at creation?
In the book of Genesis, we read that in the beginning God created first a man (Adam) to exercise dominion over his creation and subsequently a woman (Eve) as the man's "suitable helper" (Genesis 2:18, 20). Then Genesis goes on to say: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast … Continue reading “What was the plan of God for the Christian family at creation?”