What was the event in 1 Peter 3:18-19 of Christ preaching to the spirits in prison? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 It is written in 1 Peter 3:18-19 that our Lord Jesus went and 'preached' to the 'spirits in prison' after He resurrected. One questioner also says, "When I read Dr. Bullinger's slant on this chapter and verse, he states Christ preached His glorious Salvation to the captive, disobedient angels from
Did our Lord Jesus Christ actually Himself drink of the ‘cup’ of The New Covenant with His disciples at the ‘last supper’? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20143 At the time of year which we as Christians remember our Lord's days of deliverance and crucifixion, a teaching about the Passover feast is at times presented with the act by our Lord Jesus giving His disciples the Holy Sacraments of Communion (Luke 22). The 'Cup' our Lord offered is
Are Christians still to ‘tithe’ (tenth), as per Old Testament Law? How much should we give to be ‘in Christ’? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 We are not held to a 'specific' amount when doing 'almsdeeds' in Christ. This giving is a 'spiritual matter' of our 'heart', between the giver and our Lord. It is true there was a 'tenth' (tithe), given unto the Lord, of all their increase dedicated to sacred use (see Gen.14
Do I have to confront Christ Jesus (i.e. “face Him”) and be judged by Him? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 Yes. Clearly yes. 2 Cor 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Each will 'receive' according to their works. For those 'in Christ',
Will I have to pass a certain test to be approved of God? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 Pass a test to be in God's service? 1 Cor 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, Who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to
Do I have to serve God in the spiritual war against good and evil? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 Well...yes! That is... if one wants to be part of His Family in Christ. Paul taught us about the powers given by Satan over this flesh world, about a 'battle': Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole
If I were to be left behind (on Judgment Day), what would I have to do to show God that I believe and that I want to serve Him? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 I'll cover this question in two parts: the first is - "If I were to be left behind (on Judgment Day)..." There are 'two' judgments (not per person, but two different times for different groups), because there are those of the 'first resurrection', who receive their 'reward' by Christ
Can I be what God wants me to be and still be what I want to be? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 Here's a question: Can a child who lives in their father's house with established 'rules' setup to benefit the whole family just go and do what they want to do, and still honor their flesh father? As long as the child 'knows' the rules, and does not go out and
Will I stay in the right group when I grow up, so that I don’t go to jail or get shot, beat or even die? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 There's only ONE WAY to know if we are in the "right group", meaning Christ's Body. That is to study His Word to discover what true 'righteousness' is. Knowing 'righteousness' from His Word then, how can we turn to those wrong groups who oppose righteousness? Only one who loves our
Will I go to Heaven? Uncategorized by admin - January 13, 20140 All those who come to Christ Jesus, believing on Him as The Only Begotten Son of God, that He only died on the cross to redeem us from our sins, is a 'requirement' to being saved (John 1; 3:15-21; 3:36; 5:24; 6:40; 7:37-39; 20:30; Acts 10:43; 13:19; 16:30-31). Rom 10:8