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 …
Is God Omnipotent?
Words have meanings. What does “omnipotent” mean? It is not found in the Bible, so we cannot define it biblically. A dictionary says: “Almighty or infinite in power.” In regard to God, that’s pretty accurate. Some people say that God is “all powerful,” but that cannot be true because the Bible clearly shows that Satan also has great power, as do …
Is Christianity Intellectual Suicide?
Not if you define “intellect” as “the power or faculty of the mind by which one knows or understands; the understanding; the faculty of thinking and acquiring knowledge.” Hello-o? God magnificently designed the mind of man, and He did so with the intention of man using his incredible mental capacity to the fullest. God is also the Author or reason …
Is Christianity a Religion?
Absolutely not. It is a relationship between God and Christ and people who choose to enter into that relationship. In fact, Christianity is the antithesis ofreligion. Religion is man-centered; Christianity is God-centered. In religion, man is the subject and God is the object of his pseudo-spiritual works. In Christianity, GOD is the subject (actually, He was here first) and man …