Sermons and Biblical Studies

Eden – Here is the description of Eden that appears in Genesis 2:10-14, “And a river went out of Eden giving water to the garden; and from there it was parted and became four streams. The name of the first is Pison, which goes round about all the land of Havilah where there is gold. … Continue reading “Where is the location of Eden in our present world?”

At the burning bush, Moses asked God for His name. “Moses said to God, 'Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, "The God of your fathers has sent me to you," and they ask me, "What is his name?" ' God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM…'  God also said…'Say … Continue reading “The name – Jehovah – is not the name of God. What is?”

Yes, we believe the scriptures teach that all those who “die in the Lord” now have a heavenly reward immediately upon death. In 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Paul addresses the resurrection of the church and the world of humankind in general. “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ will all be made alive.  But … Continue reading “Do those who died in Chist goes to heaven immediately?”

Your question refers to 1 Peter 2:24 –  “Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness – by whose stripes you were healed.”  This healing is not a physical healing now, in this lifetime.  Instead, it is the healing that we … Continue reading “Where does it say, in the Bible, and that by his stripes we are healed?”

Yes.  There is free will and predestination.  People have free will, and God has predestined a plan for all of mankind.   Here are two scriptures that show man has free will or the ability to choose the direction he takes in his life.  In Matt 7:21 Jesus says, "Not everyone who says to Me, … Continue reading “Is there free will or predestination?”

At some time in each of our lives, we struggle with these fundamental questions; 'Why are we here?'  'What does it matter?'  When God created Adam and Eve, he set in motion the creation of the entire human race.  Generation after generation of human beings have gradually been filling the Earth.  God chose to create … Continue reading “Why are we here? And what does it matter?”

The word "Passover" appears in the Old Testament 49 times and is translated from the Hebrew word, Strong’s 06453 xop pecach peh'- sakh.  The translation literally means 'to pass over’. We find this word first occurs in Exodus 12.  Recall the situation at that time:  Moses told Pharoah to let His people leave Egypt.  Pharoah would not, … Continue reading “What is meant by the Passover?”

To our best understanding of the Scriptures, Moses is neither in heaven, nor on earth any longer.  Speaking of himself, Jesus said:  “And no one has ascended into heaven, but he who descended from heaven, even the Son of Man,” (John 3:13).  Clearly then Moses is not in heaven.  When Adam lost the right to … Continue reading “Where is Moses in earth or in heaven?”

Since there are many churches, it would be impossible to represent all the different denominational positions. A better question would be, “What might be the Biblical position on In Vitro Fertilization?” The following is the opinion and reasoning of a Christian writer. There are no scriptures which speak directly to the subject. In Vitro Fertilzation is … Continue reading “What do the Bible and the churches think of IVF?”

Are you sure God didn’t hear you? None of us are worthy of God’s love, not a single one of us, but He gives it to us anyway. In fact, He LOVED us BEFORE we even thought about coming to Him! (1John 4:19) Don’t get so depressed or discouraged that you feel He has given … Continue reading “I have been under attack of an enemy for several years. I have prayed and fasted and is like God did not hear me. What should I do?”