God's glory is described in several places in the Bible, but this manifestation can appear like a cloud or fire. Exodus 24:15-18 reads, "And Moses went up into the mount, and a cloud covered the mount. And the glory of the LORD abode upon Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it… (God) called unto Moses … Continue reading “What does the glory of God look like? In Luke 2:9 it talks about Gods glory shining around the shepherds when an angel appeared to them.”
Why do they call Jesus the son of David?
2 Samuel 7:16 is a promise from God to King David. "And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever." Thus, God promised a King will be born from the line of David, and this King will reign forever! When the angel told Mary she … Continue reading “Why do they call Jesus the son of David?”
In financial matters, what are the methods that God uses to bless his children?
What are God's blessings for His Christian children? In Matthew 16:24, Jesus said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Footstep followers of our Lord are to deny their fleshly desires, take up their crosses and do God's will. Self-denial involves saying no … Continue reading “In financial matters, what are the methods that God uses to bless his children?”
How are we to understand Love from Ps. 119?
In Psalm 119:124 it says "deal with your servant according to your 'love'" but in previous verse it talks about "preserve my life according to your word" vs 37 "do good according to your word" vs 65. Also in verse 107. Why is it that he says “love” in that verse instead of “word” like … Continue reading “How are we to understand Love from Ps. 119?”
Will God heal my friend from a previous accident?
I have cousin who was in a car accident over thirty year ago and she keeps asking me the question when will God let her walk again? She wonders why it is taking so long. I had a dream, over thirty years ago, that she was going to walk in my dream. And I can … Continue reading “Will God heal my friend from a previous accident?”
Can the devil read our minds? If so please give Bible reference.
No, he cannot. There are no scriptures which teach Satan can read our minds. But Satan and his demons can observe us. Many times it's no small jump to recognize what a person is thinking. For instance, if a child is starring at a toy in the store, we can guess that he probably wants … Continue reading “Can the devil read our minds? If so please give Bible reference.”
If slavery is wrong..as we know it is..why did God free the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, but then allow them to HAVE slaves?
There are many difficulties in life. Sometimes people accumulate debt; sometimes people steal; sometimes people cannot manage to care for themselves. In Israel, a person could become an indentured slave for all of these reasons. The period of servitude could be for seven years or for life. Slavery as practiced under Israel's law was a … Continue reading “If slavery is wrong..as we know it is..why did God free the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, but then allow them to HAVE slaves?”
Is Mt.24:14, regarding preaching the gospel, an assignment to the Church or to the Jews living before the second coming The Lord Jesus Christ?
Matt. 24:14 reads, "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." The prophecies recorded in Matthew 24 are an answer to the questions the disciples privately asked Jesus. These disciples were Jesus' followers and they had heard Jesus … Continue reading “Is Mt.24:14, regarding preaching the gospel, an assignment to the Church or to the Jews living before the second coming The Lord Jesus Christ?”
Why did the Lord let Satan put Job into temptation?
Job suffered the loss of his temporal things, his children, and his health, in that order. His experiences involved extreme suffering during which his wife and his friends condemned him. He was alone in his agony. His temptation was to demand of God a reason for his experiences. He wanted to know God’s justification for … Continue reading “Why did the Lord let Satan put Job into temptation?”
What is atonement and are we to do it to this day and age?
Atonement – literally from the English “At-one-ment” means a full reconciliation and coming into fellowship with God. Romans 5:11,18 reads, “And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement…therefore as by the offense of one judgment came upon all men to … Continue reading “What is atonement and are we to do it to this day and age?”