Sermons and Biblical Studies

In Matthew 19, where does it say they are not divorced? It says they committed adultery, but I cannot find where it says they were not divorced. The questioner is referring to Matthew 19:9. Jesus is stating what His law is regarding marriage and divorce. Jesus says, “And I say unto you, whosoever shall put … Continue reading “In Matthew 19, where does it say they are not divorced? – Bible Questions”

Did Moses give the rules for divorce without God’s authority or did God give this authority? We read in Deuteronomy 24:1, “When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him … Continue reading “Did Moses give the rules for divorce without God’s authority? – Bible Questions”

In John 2, John says turning water into wine was Jesus 1st miracle. In John 3, Nicodemus says he knew that Jesus had done signs. In John 4, John says Jesus did his second miracle. The question is, was it really only his 2nd miracle? I appreciate this question. It shows that someone is thinking … Continue reading “Was Jesus' “second” miracle really the second? – Bible Questions”

If someone who lives in Africa doesn’t know about God or his word and he dies will the man go to hell? The question that many people often ask is how could God be so unjust as to send someone who has never heard His word to hell? We are very quick to point the … Continue reading “If someone who lives in Africa doesn't know about God or his word and he dies will the man go to hell? – Bible Questions”

I would like to know if Jesus was God the Father or if he was only the (lower case) son of god. The question restated is as follows: Is Jesus really Deity, or was he a created being like angels, man, and all creation? Jesus was and is Deity. In Him dwelt all the fullness … Continue reading “Was Jesus God? – Bible Questions”

Do you think that Romans 11:14-32 is a prophecy yet to be fulfilled? This is a fairly long passage of scripture to discuss. Let’s look at it and see if we can understand what is being taught in this part of the Bible. This passage comes right in the middle of a discussion regarding the … Continue reading “Do you think that Romans 11:14-32 is a prophecy yet to be fulfilled? – Bible Questions”

What is the promise in Acts 2:39? In a previous question, we talked about the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:38. Summarizing what was said in regard to that question, the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:38 must be the ability to do miracles. The evidence for that is this: 1) … Continue reading “What is the promise in Acts 2:39? – Bible Questions”

What is the difference between body, spirit, and soul? First, I am assuming that you are referring to an individual person. Second, I am also assuming that you are asking this question in reference to what the Bible teaches or some particular Biblical passage and not what men have said through the many years these … Continue reading “What is the difference between body, spirit, and soul? – Bible Questions”

In 1 Corinthians 7:39, Paul writes, ” The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.” Does “in the Lord” in this verse mean that the wife, who is free … Continue reading “Must a Christian widow marry a Christian? – Bible Questions”

“Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” is the famous line from the Wizard of Oz wherein the “wizard” doesn’t want Dorothy and the others to know what is actually going on. Once his “magic” is revealed for what it really is, Dorothy and the others are no longer intimidated by the “wizard” … Continue reading “That Little Voice in Your Head – Bible Lessons”