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; [...]
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; [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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?
Dec 3
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)
You also say: “I have to start from somewhere. I am a Nigerian. The recession took its pound on my job, followed by a separation and a divorce in court. I also was involved in a terrible auto accident. It was so bad that you will see His grace in my life. I am begging [...]
The word “patriarch” means a progenitor (an originator of a line of descent). The 12 Patriarchs are the 12 sons of Jacob: Genesis 35:22-26 Now the sons of Jacob were twelve. (23) The sons of Leah: Reuben (Jacob’s firstborn), Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. (24) The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin. (25) The [...]
There may have been a time when it could have been considered a reasonable question as to whether the six days of creation in Genesis 1 are literal or figurative. However there is now very strong evidence that the universe is billions of years old, so it cannot be six literal days. There is evidence [...]
