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Are we punished for the sins of our fathers?

Answered by . April 11, 2010 - 5:54 pm 1

The person who asked this question also wrote: It is so hard to believe that if someone’s Grandfather was a wicked man, God would punish his grandchildren who love God. I do believe in the consequences of sin, but does God punish our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for our sins? Well, God does say that […]

What are unforgiveable sins?

Answered by . April 6, 2010 - 8:12 pm

There are two kinds of unforgivable sins. The first is where the person cannot be brought to repentance: no repentance = no forgiveness. It is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of […]

After death, what will happen to the sinner?

Answered by . March 13, 2010 - 8:13 pm 1

There is only one hope for life and reward after death — resurrection (Job 19:26-27, Daniel 12:1-2, Luke 14:14-15, John 5:28-29; 11:23-24, Acts 4:1-2; 24:15, Hebrews 6:1-2; 11:35, 39-40, Philippians 3:10-11). Judgment is in the future, and takes place at the return of Christ, not before (Ecclesiastes 12:14, Daniel 12:1-2, Matthew 7:21-23; 10:14-15; 11:22-24; 12:36-37; 13:24-50; 16:27; […]

What does “prosper” mean in Prov. 28:13?

Answered by . February 26, 2010 - 4:36 am

Prov. 23:13 says: Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. ‘Prosper’ means to ‘succeed’.1 The proverb is saying that people who try to hide their sins will not succeed (the inference is that they will be found out, even if they try to hide their […]

What would the world be like if there was no sin in it?

Answered by . February 18, 2010 - 8:30 pm

If there was no sin in the world it would be a very different place – it would be ‘very good‘. This is how God describes the world before there was sin in it (Genesis 1:31). When Adam and Eve sinned there were two big consequences that God brought about. People from then on would […]

Could Jesus have sinned when he was here on earth?

Answered by . January 22, 2010 - 9:39 am 1

Yes, it was possible for Jesus to sin. Heb. 4:15 makes this clear when, talking about Jesus (v14), it says: For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Temptation is the start […]

What does God say about stealing?

Answered by . December 13, 2009 - 8:49 pm

The commandment “You shall not steal” is in Exodus 20:15. It is repeated in Leviticus 19:11 and Deuteronomy 5:19 and is endorsed by Jesus in Matthew 19:18, Mark 10:19 and Luke 18:20. In Jeremiah 7:9 and Zechariah 5:3 we are told of God’s displeasure with those who do steal. In Romans 13:9 Paul points out […]