There are difficulties and limits in trying to understand in our finite minds our great God’s abilities and powers. We can only reason from the little information we have in the Bible about the spirit realm. The scriptures give God humanlike qualities so we could somewhat comprehend His abilities. “God is a spirit” (John 4:24) … Continue reading “How does God see us?”
How can I explain the Trinity when Jesus said: I am in the Father and the Father is in me, but Jesus did not include the Holy Spirit?
Jesus said “I am in the Father and the Father is in me”. John 14:1NIV How is Jesus in the Father? This scripture could not be teaching that Jesus is physically inside the Father because Jesus was on earth when He said this. We know God dwells in heaven on His throne. If Jesus was not … Continue reading “How can I explain the Trinity when Jesus said: I am in the Father and the Father is in me, but Jesus did not include the Holy Spirit?”
When a Christian dies, where does he go?
Jesus promised: “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? . . . I will come back and take you to be with me…” John 14:1-3 NIV Recorded in Matthew 16:24, Jesus taught that Christians are … Continue reading “When a Christian dies, where does he go?”
Did Nebuchadnezzar actually go into the wilderness and live among animals for seven days?
The events of Daniel 4 have puzzled many. This story is both a concrete event as well as a prophecy. When Daniel interpreted the dream in verse 24, he told Nebuchadnezzar that the Lord had decreed that he would be driven away and live with wild animals for seven times (or seven years). Nebuchadnezzar would … Continue reading “Did Nebuchadnezzar actually go into the wilderness and live among animals for seven days?”
Why is it so difficult to memorize verses in the Bible?
Memorizing anything can be very difficult for many of us! When it comes to memorizing Bible verses, some suggestions that you may find helpful are: • Read and memorize from a version that is written in more contemporary English. While many enjoy and appreciate reading the old English in the King James Version of … Continue reading “Why is it so difficult to memorize verses in the Bible?”
Has anyone seen God?
No. In John 4:24, we are told that "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." The Scriptures distinctly tell us that a spirit has not “flesh and blood” (1 Cor 15:44). The Bible also distinctly teaches us of the divine personality, and even uses the … Continue reading “Has anyone seen God?”
Is the Tribulation before the Rapture or is it the other way around?
The idea that, at the time of Christ’s return, all faithful Christians will be taken away at once is widely believed by Christians. It has been termed “the rapture,” although that word never occurs in the Bible. An essential component of this belief is that there is a 7-year period of great trouble upon the … Continue reading “Is the Tribulation before the Rapture or is it the other way around?”
Is drinking beer a sin? Or is getting drunk the sin or does the whole thing grieve the Holy Spirit?
While the Bible does not mention beer, it does mention another alcoholic beverage: wine. The Apostle Paul tells Timothy, “Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.” (1 Timothy 5:23) This statement leads us to believe that wine, when used in moderation or for medicinal purposes, was … Continue reading “Is drinking beer a sin? Or is getting drunk the sin or does the whole thing grieve the Holy Spirit?”
Is it wrong to get stressed out and angry with my children, and is it wrong to discipline them?
You ask two important questions about raising children. First, how do we handle our emotions, especially the negative ones, when we are taking care of children? All parents become frustrated and overwhelmed at some point with their children. Being a parent is hard. Sometimes, our reactions and emotions are not always what we would like. … Continue reading “Is it wrong to get stressed out and angry with my children, and is it wrong to discipline them?”
Will a Christian go to hell for committing suicide?
No, a person is not eternally tortured if he commits suicide. When a person dies, he goes into the grave. The Bible explains that the grave is a condition of unconsciousness. Eccl. 9:5, 10, "For the living know that they shall die; but the dead know not any thing…there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, … Continue reading “Will a Christian go to hell for committing suicide?”