There is only one skin color: a brown pigment called melanin. All of humanity has basically the same skin color, just differing amounts of melanin. People with very little melanin have “white” skin. Those with a lot of melanin have very dark brown or “black” skin. Brown skin comes from all variations between white and … Continue reading “Was Adam red in color in order to get all the colors of humanity that we see today?”
Where are we told in the Bible to confess our sins to God and not to a priest?
The concept of confession of sin to a priest is nowhere taught in either the Old or New Testaments. In fact, the New Testament teaches that all true believers are priests. 1 Peter 2:9-10 describes believers as a “holy priesthood” and a “royal priesthood,” “a people belonging to God.” In the Old Covenant, the Jewish … Continue reading “Where are we told in the Bible to confess our sins to God and not to a priest?”
Recently I made a consecration, followed by baptism. My husband professed verbally that he had made a consecration, but did not want to be baptized. Is his consecration valid?
Our understanding of consecration and baptism may be a bit different from your understanding. We will state our view on what we believe each means. To consecrate one’s life to the Lord means that one has made a covenant of sacrifice of self-will in order to do the will of God and, if faithful to that … Continue reading “Recently I made a consecration, followed by baptism. My husband professed verbally that he had made a consecration, but did not want to be baptized. Is his consecration valid?”
At our church the traditional service was changed to a contemporary one. How should a Christian feel about this situation and what should we do?
We are sorry that the desire to change the service was not first discussed with all the membership before any action was taken. We believe that the entire congregation should have been informed that the elders were considering a contemporary service, thereby giving everyone a voice in the matter prior to implementation. We believe that … Continue reading “At our church the traditional service was changed to a contemporary one. How should a Christian feel about this situation and what should we do?”
What does it mean: “shall Michael stand up” from Daniel 12:1, and also can you explain verse 1-3?
“And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found … Continue reading “What does it mean: “shall Michael stand up” from Daniel 12:1, and also can you explain verse 1-3?”
We read in Psalm 16:10, “You will not leave my soul in Hades nor allow your Holy one to see decay.” Although Peter said that the quote is prophetic since the body of David decayed,could David have been talking about his future resurrection during Judgment Day?
In Acts 2:25-28, the Apostle Peter quotes Psalm 16:8-11 and then explains these verses in Acts 2:29-35. “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him an oath that he … Continue reading “We read in Psalm 16:10, “You will not leave my soul in Hades nor allow your Holy one to see decay.” Although Peter said that the quote is prophetic since the body of David decayed,could David have been talking about his future resurrection during Judgment Day?”
Why did God let six million Jews (his own people) die during World War Two?
This is a very good question and requires some scriptural background in order to answer it adequately. God said to Abraham, “Through your offspring all peoples of the earth will be blessed.” This promise was given to Abraham in Genesis 22:18 and again to his son Isaac in Genesis 26:4. In Genesis 22:17 God tells Abraham … Continue reading “Why did God let six million Jews (his own people) die during World War Two?”
When a person is possessed by Satan or by demons is the body of that person really taken over or is it only the evil influence from Satan or the demons that is especially high?
In ancient times people believed that evil spirits (demons) were responsible for many physical and most all mental disorders such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, split personalities, delirium and the like. Although today we are cognizant of the many inherited or acquired mental illnesses that are in no way related to demonic possession, we, nonetheless, … Continue reading “When a person is possessed by Satan or by demons is the body of that person really taken over or is it only the evil influence from Satan or the demons that is especially high?”
How could God have resurrected Jesus if he did not work on the seventh day?
“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” (Genesis 2:2-3) In the above verses we learn … Continue reading “How could God have resurrected Jesus if he did not work on the seventh day?”
Why was Joseph not at the cross of Jesus? Did Jesus appear to his mother after his resurrection or did others tell her of the event?
Why was Joseph not at Jesus’ crucifixion? The last biblical reference to Joseph, the adoptive father of Jesus, is found in Luke 2:41-52. In the account we learn that Jesus was twelve years old when Joseph and his family went to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover. Although there is no mention of Joseph’s death … Continue reading “Why was Joseph not at the cross of Jesus? Did Jesus appear to his mother after his resurrection or did others tell her of the event?”