God does, indeed, know us, “He knows the secrets of the heart.” Pas. 44:21. God also says He declares “the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done…”Isa. 46:10 Yet, we still have a free will. God’s living creation has the gift of choice. When you place your … Continue reading “Genesis 22:12 states: “Now I know you fear God, because you have not withheld from me your son.” If God knows all things why would God say now I know?”
What were the demands that the covenant made on Noah and his sons?
Genesis 9:1-7 (NIV), “Then God blessed Noah and his sons, saying to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth. The fear and dread of you will fall on all the beasts of the earth, and on all the birds in the sky, on every creature that moves along the ground, and … Continue reading “What were the demands that the covenant made on Noah and his sons?”
Is plastic surgery good or bad?
Assuming the question is referring to plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons, people choose to have plastic surgery because they are unhappy with the way they look. Whether someone is unhappy with the shape of their nose or with the wrinkles under their eyes, a person usually wants plastic surgery to appear more attractive to those … Continue reading “Is plastic surgery good or bad?”
What do you do when your spouse is not in love with you?
Warning of these days and the lack of love in the world, our Lord said "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." Matthew 24:12 Love in marriage is so gracious. We, all, need and desire the love of our spouses even as Christ loves the church. Paul says in Ephesians, … Continue reading “What do you do when your spouse is not in love with you?”
Was the Gospel of Jesus preached in the Old Testament?
This is a great question because it has such a powerful answer as we will see. Yes! The gospel was preached in the Old Testament. First let’s examine the word “gospel”. The Greek word “euaggelion” means “a good message”, while the verb form “euaggelizo” means “to announce good news” and is where we get the … Continue reading “Was the Gospel of Jesus preached in the Old Testament?”
What is meant by stones of fire mention in Ezekiel?
The phrase “stones of fire” appear in only two verses of the King James Version of the Bible. Those are found in Ezekiel 28:14 & 16. This entire chapter is one of highly figurative language and therefore requires an attempt to interpret the symbols given. Ezek 28:12 "Son of man, take up a lament concerning … Continue reading “What is meant by stones of fire mention in Ezekiel?”
Should we remember the Sabbath day now days? A lady tried to convince me to worship on Saturdays.
When God adopted the nation of Israel as his peculiar people, he fixed for them a special day of the week, the seventh, to be their Sabbath, or day of rest. This Law specially was directed to the Jewish nation. However, those of us who are Christian and not under that Law Covenant are not … Continue reading “Should we remember the Sabbath day now days? A lady tried to convince me to worship on Saturdays.”
What do we know about the 144000 mentioned in Revelation?
Revelation 7:2-4, “Then I saw another angel coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: ‘Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we … Continue reading “What do we know about the 144000 mentioned in Revelation?”
How do you represent Jesus Christ through your service to the community?
As Christians, we are admonished to be good examples in all that we do. Matt. 5:16 says, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” We also read in James 2:15-17, “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If … Continue reading “How do you represent Jesus Christ through your service to the community?”
In Matthew chapter 5, why did Jesus have to go up to the mountain side to teach the disciple. Why the teaching could not have taken place where they were?
The teaching in Matthew 5, known as the “Sermon on the Mount,” was addressed primarily to those nearest to the Lord, namely, his disciples; the multitude would listen for any items in the address that would specially enlighten them. In Matthew 5 we find crowds of people coming to hear the message of the great … Continue reading “In Matthew chapter 5, why did Jesus have to go up to the mountain side to teach the disciple. Why the teaching could not have taken place where they were?”