We have no authentic portraits, images, or likenesses of Jesus that were done during his life and so we really have no understanding of Jesus true appearance. The portraits, images, and likenesses of Jesus that have been done through the years come merely from the artist’s imagination. I understand that in history the first depictions […]

Do we, as Christians, have a responsibility to know for what purpose moneys will be used as we give to those who would ask us for help? Jesus said in Matthew 5:42, “Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” We read in Ephesians 4:28 […]

In Ezekiel 28, I have understood that this is referring to the King of Tyre. However, I’ve heard parts of it referred to as describing Satan’s fall, especially verses 11 and following. Could this be a dual meaning in this chapter? Let’s read together verses 11-19. First of all, the context is set in verse […]

My question is what about preachers referring to the preacher’s house as the parsonage? Thanks for your question. According to Webster’s dictionary, the word “parson” comes from Middle English “persone” and Old Latin “persona.” Literally, the word simply means “person” however, the word has come to refer to a “rector” or “clergyman.” The word “rector” […]

The Israelites were given repentance many times when they sinned against God and God himself even asked them to return to him. My question is this, why weren’t Adam and Eve given another chance when they sinned against him in the Garden of Eden? Weren’t they the first children created by him with his own […]

The evangelist Philip went to preach in Samaria, and proclaimed the Word of God in a powerful way, even to converting Simon the sorcerer. Philip possessed miracle-working abilities, as seen in Acts 8:6, 7, 13, and we then know that an apostle had laid hands on Philip to give him such a gift. Some men […]

I fell away from God and suffered for it. So, in my pain and desperation I promised God that if he would bring me back I would keep my life as simple as possible. I promised to be a bank teller and I also promised him I would be single. So do you think that […]

Are we, as Christians, to judge other people? Did Jesus judge people in his ministry? As you know, there are many in the religious world today who claim that it is an outright sin to judge other people. They say these things especially at times when they, individually, are caught red handed within some particular […]

Please explain Hebrews 10:26-27 The book of Hebrews is primarily concerned with Jewish Christians who have decided that it is not worth living Christianity anymore and who have decided to go back to Judaism. The writer of the book of Hebrews is exhorting and encouraging these Christians NOT to go back to Judaism. The book […]

What is the role and fate of Satan and the unrighteous in the last days? Thanks for your question. Right now, Satan’s is the tempter and deceiver (Mark 1:13; 2 Cor. 2:11; Rev. 12:9). According to Matthew 25:41 and Revelation 20:10-15 and 21:8, Satan and the unrighteous will all end up in the lake that […]

We were studying the expulsion of demons from Legion into the swine and they all ran into the Lake and were drowned. The question was “were these demons (devils) present for Jesus to expel to show his power for the others around, or have they always been and still are present?” A: The key verse […]

In the 17th chapter of Acts, were those Paul preached to in the synagogues in Thessalonica and Berea already believers or became believers after hearing Paul? This is a good and interesting question because it takes us back to the context in which a very familiar scripture is often used. Acts 17:11 says, “These were […]

A querist asks, “I believe that Jesus was tempted in every way we are today. The question I am wondering is why are there only three mentioned in the Bible. These three didn’t seem like the most tempting things he could have faced. Why doesn’t the Bible mention any of the others?” The Bible teaches […]

I do not understand all the teachings on divorce and remarriage. I would like to understand how it all works. I’ve had two husbands who were terrible men. I realize I am the one that twice filed for divorce. Am I to be punished for thinking of what is best for my child? Thanks for […]

Does God honor all marriages? — Kevin Cauley answer the question, “Are all marriages from God” answering the question from the Bible.

A querist asks, In Revelation 10:8-10 – NKJV, what was the “little book” that John was commanded to eat, making his belly bitter and the inside of his mouth sweet as honey. According to Revelation 10:11 – NKJV, it was the ability to “prophesy again” which completes the context and explains the previous verses. The […]

Several years ago, I was having a conversation with someone about getting credit for ideas. I mentioned to them that it doesn’t matter to me if I get credit for an idea or not, because God knows who did what and I was content to let God handle such things. This person then wondered whether […]

A querist asks, “In 1 Timothy 2:8, where it says ‘lifting up holy hands,’ why do we ignore the command for men to raise their hands in prayer?” Using the American Standard Version of 1901, the text in 1 Timothy 2:8 ASV reads: “I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up […]

A querist asks, “In studying Matthew 5:17, and other passages of Scripture, I know there are several reasons why we are no longer under the law of Moses, but how did Christ fulfill that law?”

What Does Convict Mean? Please help me to understand the word “convict” more clearly. What does it mean when we say that God ‘convicts’ us of our sins? Without ‘conviction’, we may not want to make a commitment. Thanks for your question. The word is only used once in the KJV (John 8:9). It is […]