If someone wrongs me and doesn’t repent, am I obligated to forgive them? Jesus commands us to forgive ON THE CONDITION OF repentance (Lk. 17:3-4).  Even if the wrongs are continually done and yet are still continually accompanied by repentance, forgiveness is required.  This would also mean that forgiveness would not be required if the… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About Repentance and Forgiveness

Is it sinful to have cultural art that includes images of Buddha, Confucius, or other figures of the like in the home? Several biblical and cultural principles must be kept in mind when considering this question.  First, it must be acknowledged that Buddhism and Confucianism are false religions which are predominant in many eastern cultures. … Read More Bible Q&A: Is It Sinful to Have Art Like Buddha or Confucius In One’s Home?

Hebrews 6:19 – What is “the veil” referring to here? The book of Hebrews was originally written to Christians of Jewish ethnicity who were considering leaving Christianity to return to Judaism due to severe persecution from their fellow Jews.  The Hebrew author wanted to show the superiority of Jesus over the Mosaic system in an… Read More Bible Q&A: What Is The Veil of Hebrews 6:19?

Is Baal more than a carved idol? And how did people worship this false god? Baal (“owner,” “master,” “husband,” “lord” in ancient Phoenician, Hebrew, Amorite, and Aramaic languages) was the name given to several ancient pagan deities.  The Baal we read of in the Bible was first associated with the Phoenicians and Canaanites and was… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About Baal

What does it mean to be created in the image of God? When God made man, he said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (Gen. 1:26).  “Image” comes from the Hebrew term tselem, which has to do in this context with having a resemblance with someone.  “Likeness” comes from the Hebrew term demuwth, which likewise… Read More Bible Q&A: What Does It Mean To Be Created in God’s Image?