What exactly is meditation? Is it something Christians should do or avoid?
Question: What exactly is meditation? Is it something Christians should do or avoid? Answer: The Bible speaks of meditation as important – even vital – to knowing how God is guiding your life. Here are some examples: “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked…But his delight is in […]
What does the Bible say about the Antichrist? Could he be one of our world leaders today?
Question: What does the Bible say about the Antichrist? Could he be one of our world leaders today? Answer: The term anti-christ is used for a person who is against or anti-Jesus Christ; he will be the opposite of every good thing that Jesus is and promises. The Bible predicted that many antichrists (note the […]
Should I pray for people who have died so God will allow them to enter heaven?
Question: Should I pray for people who have died so God will allow them to enter heaven? Answer: God’s infallible guidebook for us, the Bible, does not advise us to pray for anyone after his or her death. At death, a person’s destination is set and doesn’t change. It’s either the paradise of heaven or […]
What should Christians do about Halloween?
Question: What should Christians should do about Halloween? Answer: Those of us who are Christian parents struggle with whether to allow our children to take part in the observance of Halloween. It is alright for children to trick or treat? Should we allow children to attend the school Halloween parties? These are among the many […]
Doesn’t the Bible have errors due to translations over the years? How can we know what is truly God’s instruction for us?
Question: Doesn’t the Bible have errors due to translations over the years? How can we know what is truly God’s instruction for us? Answer: This is an extremely important issue, the main one in Christianity today. There will be no middle or “lukewarm” ground for followers of Jesus Christ, or Christians. The decision comes down […]
Does God expect us to forgive and forget when people treat us wrongly?
Question: Does God expect us to forgive and forget when people treat us wrongly? Answer: An expression we hear often is to “forgive and forget”. It is not from the Bible, but the sentiment behind it is what God does instruct us to do. This can be hard to hear. We just don’t want to! […]
Can a person wait until he is on his deathbed to accept Jesus and go to heaven? If so, is this fair to other Christians?
Question: Can a person wait until he is on his deathbed to accept Jesus and go to heaven? If so, is this fair to other Christians? Answer: Our human logic tells us that it seems unfair to give the same wonderful, expensive gift to someone who has not been your friend for as long a […]
How can I know whether a church is teaching the Bible’s truths and not people’s opinions?
Question: How can I know whether a church is teaching the Bible’s truths and not people’s opinions? Answer: In this day of many churches conforming to our cultural trends to gain more members, it’s crucial to know what the Bible actually says. If you will read and study the scriptures, you’ll recognize what is true […]
Why would God love me when I have never done anything great but only make mistakes in my life?
Question: Why would God love me when I have never done anything great but only make mistakes in my life? Answer: You are right that God loves you even though you feel you don’t deserve it! God, our heavenly Father, loves us immensely, but it’s not because we’ve earned it through accomplishing noteworthy deeds. And, […]
Why do Christians believe they are the only ones in the world going to heaven? I am a good person, and I believe that God will allow me into heaven when I die.
Question: Why do Christians believe they are the only ones in the world going to heaven? I am a good person, and I believe that God will allow me into heaven when I die. Answer: Christians are followers of Jesus Christ, who the Bible indicates is the only Son of the Living God. The Bible […]