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 …
What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?
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 …
What Does It Mean to be “Saved”?
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) …
What Are Angels and What Are They Doing?
First of all, angels are NOT dead people. Dead people are dead people. A study of Scripture shows that before God created man, He created spirit beings that He refers to as “morning stars” and “sons of God” (i.e., beings created by God) (Job 38:7). Led by Lucifer, a portion of those spirit beings went bad, and now those “evil spirits”/”unclean …
Tithing vs. Giving
FAQ: Most churches I have been to teach rather emphatically that Christians should “tithe,” that is, give 10% of their income to their church. I have even heard some ministers say that if you don’t tithe, God will not bless you. Must you give a tenth (10%) to the church? What does the Bible say about financial giving? “What does …
Is There Such a Thing as “Absolute Truth”?
Think about the Postmodern answer to this question: “NO, there is no such thing as absolute truth.” Huh? Isn’t that declaration both an absolute statement and a self-contradiction? Of course it is. Jesus Christ made a couple of declarations that answer the above question and show us the two sides to the gold coin of Truth. In John 17:17, he …
Is the Whole Bible Written for Us Today?
If you think the whole Bible is written to you, here’s my question: “Did you kill a goat (I don’t mean with your car) the last time you sinned?” Of course not. Why? Because you understand that directive is in the Old Testament and no longer pertains to us today. Why not? Because God was speaking to Israel, long before …
Is It Wrong for Christians To Be Part of a Nudist Colony?
FAQ: In their original state, Adam and Eve were naked in Paradise. Is it wrong for Christians to be part of a nudist colony, or, as it is now called, a “naturist” gathering? The book of Genesis tells us that prior to the Fall of man, Adam and Eve were naked in the original Paradise (2:25). As husband and wife …
Is it true that an earthquake is an “act of God?”
Only if you are a lawyer or an insurance agent. Why? Because it is specifically in those venues that one hears of such tragic events being attributed to God. No doubt someone is trying to figure out how to sue Him also. When that terminology was adopted, and who first decided to use it, I do not know, but it …
Is It God’s Will to Heal Everyone Who is Sick? How Do I Get Healed?
The question of how do we know the will of God is answered in the Person of Jesus Christ. Jesus said that he always said what God told him to say and did what God told him to do. Did Jesus ever make anyone sick? Only the wicked Pharisees. OK, did Jesus ever heal anyone? YES! The Bible says that …
