Frequently Asked Questions

A quick look at God’s Word shows that He is definitely into partying. His directives for Israel in the Old Testament included numerous celebrations, and each was designed to remind the people of God’s goodness to them in one way or another. There is, however, no such directive for Christians. Colossians 2:13–17, for example, shows that God has not designated any special …

FAQ: I have heard many Christians say that if a sick person has enough faith, God will always heal him; and that if one does not get healed, it is because he didn’t have enough faith. Others I’ve talked to aren’t sure but seem to think that healing is not available today. And some say that God is the one …

FAQ: I know some Christians who often “fast,” that is, they go without eating for a period of time, usually while they are praying for a particular thing. I also hear many people on Christian television talking about fasting as if it is something that is spiritually beneficial. What does the Bible say about it? Does God say that we …

FAQ: What does the Bible say about using drugs and alcohol, other than for diseases and cooking? In English translations, there is no verse of Scripture that clearly and specifically addresses the use of recreational or hallucinogenic drugs, but we will see that the Greek word pharmakeia does refer to this. There are, however, quite a few verses that speak …

This is another volatile subject, and you can read much on both sides of the issue. Remember that the whole Bible is not written TO Christians. All of it is FOR us to understand but some of it pertains to Israel in the past or future. After biblically considering the whole subject, our honest conclusion is that God does not …

It says, “Do it!” (for their own sake and everyone who ever comes into their life). The key biblical word translated “discipline” (“chastening”—KJV) is paideuo, which means, “the whole training and education of children, (which relates to the cultivation of mind and morals and employs for this purpose now commands and admonitions, now reproofs and punishments). It also includes the …

Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing. In some churches tithing is over-emphasized. At the same time, many Christians refuse to submit to the biblical exhortations about making offerings to the Lord. Tithing/giving is intended to be a joy and a blessing. Sadly, that is sometimes not the case in the church today. Tithing is an Old Testament concept. …

Nothing. The word “slain” means “murdered,” and God doesn’t do that. Neither does He knock people over or cause them to lose control of themselves and laugh unstoppably, or bark, cluck, twitch, or gyrate. Those are not manifestations of the spirit according to the Bible. The key principle here is that God NEVER usurps anyone’s free will. It is the Devil …

Nothing. Therefore, no one can definitively say that it is murder. Obviously, God could have specifically addressed this volatile topic had He thought it best to do so, but He didn’t. He could have made it very clear that He considers it murder, but He didn’t. Thus, no matter how we feel about it, we cannot say something that God …

The first question is, “Saved from what?” And the biblical answer is: Sin and death. Romans 5:12 says that the First Adam’s sin (disobedience) brought death to all his descendants. The only antidote for death is LIFE. The only way to life is BIRTH. The only way to birth is SEED. God speaks of salvation in this “administration of the secret” (Eph. 3:9) …