If God has revealed all things we need, does that mean that all discussion God had with prophets are recorded?  If not, then does this lend way for the concept that God is still speaking through prophets? A prophet by definition is a spokesman, an oracle (1 Pet. 4:11), someone who speaks on behalf of… Read More Bible Q&A: A Very Good Question About God Speaking Through Prophets

If we are created in the image of God, why can’t we be jealous and seek vengeance? “For I the Lord your God am a jealous God” (Ex. 20:5) has been described as an anthropomorphism, where God describes himself with human characteristics so that we may understand him.  Therefore, we should not view his “jealousy” as… Read More Bible Q&A: If We Are Created in God’s Image, Why Can’t We Be Jealous and Vengeful?

Matthew 6:34 says not to worry about tomorrow.  How can we tell if worry becomes sinful? “Worry” comes from the Greek term merimnao, which has two definitions: “to be anxious, to be troubled with cares” and “to care for, look out for (a things), to seek to promote one’s interests, caring or providing for.”  The context of… Read More Bible Q&A: How Can We Tell If Worry Becomes Sinful?

Is donating to Christian missions different than donating to the church? The New Testament commands and example of giving provides some insight into this question.  The churches (ekklesia, assemblies) of Galatia and Corinth were told to take up collections every first day of the week to support the needs of Christians who were starving due… Read More Bible Q&A: Is Donating to Christian Missions Different Than Donating to the Church?

When Jesus said, “It is finished,” what was he referring to that is finished? “Finished” comes from the Greek term teleo which means “to bring to a close, to finish, to end,” “to perform, execute, complete, fulfill, (so that the thing done corresponds to what has been said, the order, command, etc.),” “with reference also to the form,… Read More Bible Q&A: What Does “It Is Finished” Mean?