The bible is full of “miracles.” One of the miracles that people often question, and even doubt, is the virgin birth event. People say, “There is no way Mary had a virgin birth.” They usually suspect that Mary and Joseph had premarital sex, and tried to hide it until they were married to prevent persecution [...]
Why Did God Allow Job to Suffer? To Prove a Point to Satan?
October 9, 2008 by
The book of Job is a very interesting book in the bible. Here, we have this seemingly upright and “good” person that follows God’s commands named Job. He is wealthy, happy, religious, and has a great family. All seems to be going so well for Job, that is, until his life comes crashing down! We [...]
Are Old Testament Rules Supposed to Be Followed About War Today?
October 7, 2008 by
I recently received a question regarding some of the Old Testament commands given in Deuteronomy. The person asked if we should still follow war commands given by God. Here was their specific question: This comes from Deut. Chapter 13: 12 If you hear it said about one of the towns the LORD your God is [...]
If the Bible Says Thou Shalt Not Kill, What About Death Penalty?
September 30, 2008 by
The Bible clearly teaches that murder or killing is wrong, and that we should do what we can to protect and guard life. Life is a gift from God, and only God has the right to take a life. So What About the Death Penalty, Abortion, and Killing in Self Defense? When it says “thou [...]
Didn’t Jesus Say He Would Return While Disciples Were Still Alive?
September 29, 2008 by
“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.” Luke 9:27. I recently received a question regarding Jesus’ statement above that some standing there would not taste death [...]
Do People Still Talk in Tongues Today, Or Only During the Time of Apostles?
September 24, 2008 by
Personally I don’t believe it happens anymore. I don’t mean any offense to those that practice it or still believe it. I believe it COULD happen if necessary, and it was God’s will. But I have seen on TV and been to a church before where people blabble a bunch of ridiculous mumbo jumbo, and [...]
I Think I Am Losing My Faith, Is it Normal to Doubt God?
September 24, 2008 by
I recently received a question from someone stating that they had slowly lost faith in God. They said they had been religious for their entire lives, but really just didn’t have strong faith anymore. Here is my reply: It is perfectly normal to question things. Many people go through life constantly changing their belief system. I [...]
Does God Want Us to Attend Church? Is it a Sin Not to? Can we Worship at Home?
September 22, 2008 by
Great Question! No, you do not have to attend church to be considered good in God’s eyes. Church can be a great place to come together with people of the same beliefs, and churches can be great for communities, etc. But there are many that will probably attend church often, yet sin and do not [...]
How Can Good and Evil Really Exist, If Everything is Social or Genetic?
September 22, 2008 by
People often question the existence of good and evil. I recently read a question where someone was asking about the existence of good and evil. They said, “What about a person that was brainwashed to murder since they were a kid?” Here was my reply: That is true that many traits we possess are either [...]
Pascal’s Wager: What Have We Got to Lose By Believing in God?
September 21, 2008 by
Is Pascal’s Wager True? Do We Have Nothing To Lose by Believing in God, and Everything to Gain? I completely agree with this argument 100%. This makes so much sense to me, and I agree with Pascal’s brilliance! People sometimes try to defy this reasoning, by saying that: Pascal’s wager if faulty, because it assumes [...]
Why Do People Fast? Should I Fast for Religious Purposes? Is it Safe?
September 21, 2008 by
There are several different reasons why people fast, and there are also several different ways to fast. Why People Fast, or Participate in Fasting Rituals: Some main reasons why people fast: To give a sort of sacrifice to God. They are giving up something that sustains there life (food) for a short time, to connect [...]
My Family Just Lost Someone to Suicide, I Don’t Know if God Exists
September 21, 2008 by
I recently received a question about someone who had lost a family member to suicide. They were very confused, and some members were religious and followed an organized religion, while others were agnostic or unsure about God. Here was my reply to the question: First, I just want to say that I am very sorry [...]
What Do You Think About a Church That Forbids or Bans the Bible?
September 21, 2008 by
People often ask today if God still talks to us. In my opinion, the anser is yes. He talks to us through His word. I think the bible is an enormously great book, not only because it increases our faith in God, but also because it teaches us so much wisdom about how to live [...]
Will Satan Torture Us in Hell? And Will We Live for Eternity?
September 21, 2008 by
First–about hell. According to the bible, God throws satan and the beast, etc. into the “lake of fire.” It isn’t an underground amusement park where satan can constantly torture souls. He didn’t choose to be there, God throws him in there. Probably the worst part about it is being completely void of love and the [...]
Why Do Non-Believers and Agnostics Turn Religious Fast After a Disaster?
September 21, 2008 by
Isn’t it funny (or sad) how people often live their lives without any regard to God, spirituality, or religion. However, the first big disaster or problems they fact, they can get really religious REALLY quickly! I think this happens because people have believed in the past, but get involved in their life. They have some [...]