Exodus gives us some time markers in the description of the people of Israel in the wilderness. In the third month after the Israelites went out from the land of Egypt, on the very day, they came to the Desert of Sinai. After they journeyed from Rephidim, they came to the Desert of Sinai, and […]
What does “maranatha” mean?
This is the combination of two Aramaic words, either מרנא תא (“marana tha”) or מרן אתא (“maran atha”) and means either “Come our Lord” or “Our Lord has come”. It occurs once in the New Testament, in 1 Corinthians 16:22. If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! […]
If God had a political affiliation, what would it be?
What a great question! This is because it highlights some important truths for Christians. Would God be on the side of the conservatives, or the liberals, or perhaps the libertarians? Is God a socialist or a capitalist? Clearly, none of these. God does have a political agenda. When he is ready to, God will give […]
How did plants survive before the sun was created?
Detailed question: My question is regarding the creation story. How come plants were created before the sun? Were those nocturnal plants? As we know, plants need the sun to live. I’ve posted this question in other sites and I got answers like: Plants can survive 24 hours; There was already light on the first day; […]
Is Joshua 20:1-6 condoning manslaughter?
When someone had carelessly but non-maliciously killed someone, then God’s Old Testament law made provision for him to escape capital punishment, whilst not trivialising the killing. There was no expensive prison infrastructure. So banishing someone within the land of Israel to a city of refuge was a practical humane solution. This was not condoning manslaughter; […]
When a stillborn child’s soul goes to Heaven and we go there too, will we see them and in what stage of maturity will they be?
This is a very upsetting subject. Although I have never lost an unborn child, I’ve seen the trauma and sorrow experienced by those who have and I extend my sincere sympathy to those who have experienced this loss. Firstly, it is a common misconception that people go to heaven when they die. The Bible is […]
What is the fate of children who die?
You say: I had two beautiful daughters, one had down syndrome and the other is autistic. Sarah the one who had down syndrome died five years ago from a heart condition that wasn’t treatable. Where would you say she is at? Does the Bible say anything about special needs children? also, would children who died […]
Why won’t God heal my children when he blesses me financially?
Here is the full question: I am 50 years old being a Christian for 22 years. God has blessed me financially beyond what I expect,. I have 4 children, my second (girl 16+) and third (boy 10+) suffered from “autism”. I am concerned about their future. I believe in miracles. Technically I lost 26+ years […]
Where in the Old or New Testament does it forbid or warn a married man not to be in the company of other women?
When you speak of a married man being in the company of other women, I am assuming you mean romantic interest is involved. The Bible is very explicit — extra marital interest is totally unacceptable to God. A small selection of passages from the Old and New Testament addressing these issues: Proverbs 2:16-19: So you will […]
Who are God’s elect?
God’s elect, are those chosen by God (Mark 13:20). Other terms for the elect: The faithful (Psalm 31:23; Matthew 24:45) The saints (Daniel 7:18; Ephesians 1:18; 1 Thess 3:13) Believers (Acts 5:14; 1 Pet 1:20-21) The sons or children of God (Gal 3:26) The called (1 Pet 2:9; Jude 1:1)