Sermons and Biblical Studies

There is no mention of marijuana in the Bible. Therefore, we can offer you no scriptures relating to marijuana or its use. The only drug we can relate it to in the Bible is alcohol (wine). The Scriptures urge us to be cautious. “Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on … Continue reading “How does God view marijuana?”

We know from biblical chronology that Adam was created approximately 6,000 years ago. Therefore, the earth would have to be older than 6,000 years. In fact, we believe that the earth is very old. Scientists used to think the earth was about 100 million years old. They now theorize that it is about 4.5 billion years old. We … Continue reading “How old is the earth?”

We are to deal with such a person with patience and kindness.  We do not know the person’s mental state or what trials he or she may be going through at the time. Rather than dwelling on our own hurt feelings, we, as Christians, are to let go of negative feelings and move forward in … Continue reading “How do we deal with someone who hurts our feelings?”

The origin of the saying “a wolf in sheeps clothing” goes back to Aesop’s Fables (620-560 BC) where a wolf disguised his appearance in order to gain the trust of sheep so that he could more easily secure one of them as food.  This fable was well known in the day of Jesus. That is … Continue reading “How do you identify and deal with a wolf in sheeps clothing?”

Even though all kinds of sinful thoughts may pass through our brains, it is our Christian duty not to entertain them because sinful thoughts soon become sinful deeds.  When you recognize a sinful thought against God, you must immediately ask for His forgiveness and then ask Him to help you let go of every thought … Continue reading “How do I prevent immoral thoughts against God?”

Eve was the first one to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 3 informs us that Satan, personified as a serpent, lied to Eve saying, "You will not certainly die, God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing … Continue reading “Why did Adam and Eve sin?”

The American Heritage Dictionary defines soulmate as: "One of two persons compatible with each other in disposition, point of view, or sensitivity." When we are with a person who seems to understand and support us, we may feel loved, content, peaceful, or complete. It is certainly wonderful to feel understood. However, understanding another person varies with time and circumstances. As an adolescent and twenty-something, one's emotions, hopes, and ideas … Continue reading “What does God say about not being married to a soul mate?”

Matt. 27:5, "…and went and hanged himself (Judas)." Judas died. What happens at death? In the Old Testament, all people, both good and bad, go to 'sheol' (Hebrew Strong's H7592). Job prayed that he might be sent to sheol in Job14:13, "O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave (sheol)…until thy wrath be past…" … Continue reading “Did Judas Iscariot go to hell?”

It is unclear which storm you are asking about. Let's talk about living through the final storms of Armageddon. Zephaniah 2:3 reads, "Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger." … Continue reading “Kindly send me bible passages to support living over the storm.”

Moses was a member of the tribe of Levi. As a member, he received tithes from the nation of Israel. The Levites were instructed to deliver their tithes to Aaron, the High Priest Numbers 18:26, 28 "speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which … Continue reading “How did Moses pay his tithe?”