Sermons and Biblical Studies

Salvation means that a person is brought into a right standing with God.  We get salvation through belief in Jesus who died on the cross for us.  The Apostle Paul says in Acts 4:12,  "…there is no other name [than Jesus] under heaven…whereby we must be saved."   Romans 5:19 says, "By one man's [Adam's] disobedience … Continue reading “What is salvation?”

Sometimes when we become upset, our first inclination is to say or yell something in response to what has upset us.  If something negative happens to us, it might feel natural to want to say something negative in response.  Saying a bad word or phrase might even make us feel better at that moment in … Continue reading “If I swear, but do not abuse the name of God, why is that wrong?”

It appears Jesus did heal everyone who asked, and even those who did not ask, but WHY?  The New Testament gives us many examples of Jesus and the apostles healing others.  When Jesus healed, He did so for those with and without faith.  The (Roman) centurion asked for his servant to be healed (Matt 8:8-13).  We do … Continue reading “Did and does Jesus heal everyone who asks Him?”

The traditional meaning of hell is a burning place of torment, where any who are evil (or who simply do not believe in Jesus) go when they die. It is a place of eternal torture. But the character of God is one of grace and mercy. Why would He send the majority of His own … Continue reading “Is there a hell?”

The Lord Jesus and the apostles were baptized and that means that baptism is the right thing to do. It demonstrates what has happened in a person’s heart. Mark 16:16 “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Water immersion represents the death of one’s will (as … Continue reading “Can a man that believed in God as a Christian go to heaven without baptizing?”

You are correct when you say that the Bible teaches sex is for marriage.   After the creation of Adam and Eve, God instituted the marriage arrangement.  Genesis2:24 states “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.”  For Adam and Eve, … Continue reading “According to the Bible, sex is for marriage. Does God honor couples which have sex before marriage?”

Faith is a basic and essential element in the life of a believing Christian. Faith is activated by prayer and study of God’s holy word.  It is very appropriate to pray to God for wisdom to understand his word and to discern good from evil.  It is through prayer and study that God reveals His … Continue reading “How do I activate my faith to receive blessings from God during anointing and deliverance sessions in church?”

The text is found in the 24th chapter of Matthew, verses 45-47 (KJV)…"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, … Continue reading “Who or what is the faithful and discreet slave class, and where can I find this in the Bible?”

A detailed rendition of the 400 silent years is found in the first two books of the Maccabees, as well as in the History of the Jews by Josephus.  This period is part of what our Lord described as “the times of the Gentiles” (Luke 21:24), but the present format does not permit a detailed … Continue reading “Please explain the inter-testamental period or the 400 silent years between the Old and New Testaments.”

God is a loving and compassionate God. It is consistent with His character that spirit beings would be recognized by their loved ones in the heavens. There are several Scriptures that suggest that spirit beings have a recognizable identity.   Revelation 12:1, “And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, … Continue reading “Will we recognize our love ones in heaven? Is there scripture to prove it?”