Revelation 4 & 5 is a vision showing that God does have a plan that was not to be revealed until Jesus faithfully finished his ransom sacrifice. Hence the book was sealed. (Revelation 5:1-5) Chapter 4 opens with a vision which is a symbolic representation of God on his throne. John could not have literally … Continue reading “Kindly explain in detail about Revelation Chapter 4 and 5.”
Will there be women and marriage in heaven?
Will there be marriage in heaven? No. Marriage was instituted by God so that men and women could be companions for each other and create families on earth. Shortly after creating man, God directed mankind to multiply and fill the earth (Gen. 1:28). Having two different sexes was necessary for that, but in heaven, there … Continue reading “Will there be women and marriage in heaven?”
If God knew the world was going to be like this why did he created man.
You are correct that God knew "the world was going to be like this". With that knowledge He could have created man as a robot programmed not to sin, but instead He gave Adam a conscience (a moral sense), told him the rules and gave him the chance to prove himself. "Of the tree of the knowledge … Continue reading “If God knew the world was going to be like this why did he created man.”
How did Jesus go up to heaven in spirit form or fleshly since flesh and blood cannot enter heaven?
The question contains the correct thought that Jesus was in spirit form when he went to heaven as the referenced scripture reads in I Corinthians 15: 50 “Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God;…” So when the Apostles and disciples saw Jesus after he was crucified, what … Continue reading “How did Jesus go up to heaven in spirit form or fleshly since flesh and blood cannot enter heaven?”
Please explain Matthew 24:22, – And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the sake of the elects those days shall be shortened.
The context of the whole chapter of Matthew 24 is that Jesus is answering a question asked by his disciples in verse 3, "Tell us, when shall these be? and what is the sign of thy presence, and of the full end of the age?" So Jesus is letting the disciples know what will be … Continue reading “Please explain Matthew 24:22, – And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the sake of the elects those days shall be shortened.”
Malachi 4:5-6 seems to be talking about the coming of Elijah in -spirit- in two dispensations. The first is fulfilled by John the Baptist. Who fulfills the second?
Elijah is called Elias in the New Testament, depending upon the translation. Matthew 17:10-13 (NASV) says, “And His disciples asked Him, saying, “why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? And He answered and said, Elijah is coming and will restore all things; but I say to you, that Elijah already came, … Continue reading “Malachi 4:5-6 seems to be talking about the coming of Elijah in -spirit- in two dispensations. The first is fulfilled by John the Baptist. Who fulfills the second?”
Is the Bible for everyone?
Yes! The Bible is God's Plan for the entire human race from its origin, its experience with sin and death, to its glorious return to perfection. We learn of man's beginning in Genesis 1:27-28, "God created man in his own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. … Continue reading “Is the Bible for everyone?”
God is the Creator of Everything!!! So why did he create Lucifer? Even though Lucifer was created to worship God. Did not God know that Lucifer would turn against him
Rev. 19:6, "…Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!" Yes, our Father is omnipotent, all powerful, all seeing. But, He is a Father, not a robot-builder. His creation was given the power of choice, along with all other powers and privileges attached to their level of being. Not only was man given the freedom to … Continue reading “God is the Creator of Everything!!! So why did he create Lucifer? Even though Lucifer was created to worship God. Did not God know that Lucifer would turn against him”
Why was it necessary for Jesus to be crucified to save us from our sins.
This questions centers on the central theme of the entire bible, mankind's reconciliation to his original relationship with God. The first man, Adam, sinned by disobeying God's instruction not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:17). As a result, he was banished from the Garden of Eden and fell … Continue reading “Why was it necessary for Jesus to be crucified to save us from our sins.”
If I am divorced can I marry a divorced woman?
This question leaves a lot of necessary details out in order to accurately answer the question. So, we will have to give a few different answers and you will have to pick the one that fits. If you and the woman were married and divorced before you became a Christian—then yes, you are free to … Continue reading “If I am divorced can I marry a divorced woman?”