It is wonderful you are getting closer to Christ and looking to see what His will is in your life. This is a path which grows nearer and dearer to your heart as you go along it. There is a principle found in scripture which I find helpful for many of these difficult questions. When … Continue reading “I am a bartender by trade and am unemployed. I just recently joined a church. As I am getting closer to Christ, I am wondering if God frowns upon this line of work?”
Why the disciples did not recognize Jesus after his resurrection?
The disciples did not recognize Jesus after his resurrection because Jesus appeared in the form of different people. For example, Mary Magdalene mistook him for a gardener (John 20:11-18), he appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus as a fellow traveler (Luke 24:13-21), and as a stranger on the shore of the Sea … Continue reading “Why the disciples did not recognize Jesus after his resurrection?”
How long will mankind continue to suffer?
Let's first look at why God allows suffering. We know that man was created perfect and dwelt in the Garden of Eden in harmony with God. Adam succumbed to the temptation to sin and fell out of harmony with God. As part of his punishment, suffering, and eventually death, upon all of mankind was permitted by … Continue reading “How long will mankind continue to suffer?”
How does prayer work?
Prayer is our direct communication with the Creator of the Universe. When we come to Christ – that is accept him as our savior and repent of our sins – we then have direct access to Jehovah through Jesus. There is never any need to pray to dead saints or anything else, just to God … Continue reading “How does prayer work?”
How can a person find peace? Please share some Scriptures with us.
Perhaps you have heard the saying, "No God, no peace, know God, know peace". This clever little saying is actually a profound truth. Let's explore scripture texts to support this premise. True peace can ONLY be had by understanding, believing and fully internalizing God's word. Texts are taken from NIV (New International Version). Job 22:21-22, “Submit … Continue reading “How can a person find peace? Please share some Scriptures with us.”
Please explain Luke 23:28-31: – And Jesus… said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves and your children….
Scriptures are taken from the New American Standard Bible. On His way to Calvary, exhausted and already bleeding from many wounds, Jesus must have drawn pity from any in the crowds who had tender hearts. Women customarily followed those doomed to crucifixion on their way to execution, wailing. They often offered the victims a mixture … Continue reading “Please explain Luke 23:28-31: – And Jesus… said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves and your children….”
How does God want a husband and father to be a good provider?
First, I’d turn to Ephesians 5. The first verse says, “…be imitators of God…and walk in love as Christ has also loved us and given Himself for us….” With that in mind, let us consider how Christ loves us and is also our head.1 Corinthians 11:3, “the head of every man is Christ, and the … Continue reading “How does God want a husband and father to be a good provider?”
Do our prayers need to specifically mention people and situations? Or can I just put it out there and let God do the rest?
When we approach God we come in sincere faith and by faith believe our prayers have an effect. “The heartfelt supplication (prayer) of a righteous man exerts a mighty influence.” (James 5:16, Weymouth) Jesus prayed generally for the Church. (See John chapter 17.) He also prayed specifically for Peter in the hours before he betrayed … Continue reading “Do our prayers need to specifically mention people and situations? Or can I just put it out there and let God do the rest?”
What should I say in my prayer in the morning before going to work?
There is no better way for us to begin our day than in heart communion with our heavenly Father. How pleased God must be if our first waking thoughts turn to Him with a desire to praise and thank Him for another day of life. A few quiet moments to reflect on His unfailing goodness, … Continue reading “What should I say in my prayer in the morning before going to work?”
A Jehovah Witness told me that my relationship with God must be through Jehovah, not through Jesus. Is this true?
Jesus is quite clear when he says in John 14:6, “No one comes to the Father except through me.” It would seem, then, that our relationship with God must be through Jesus. In order to have a relationship with God, one must be righteous. However, Romans 3:10 states that “no one is righteous, no not … Continue reading “A Jehovah Witness told me that my relationship with God must be through Jehovah, not through Jesus. Is this true?”