As believers, we often hear the phrase or use the term “the word of God”. What exactly does it mean? Let us look at the scriptures to understand it. In its simplest form, this phrase is referred to the Bible, all the books from Genesis to Revelation. These words are God speaking to us through …
What does it mean to “bless the Lord”?
When we think of the word “to bless the Lord”, some people have difficulty comprehending its meaning. Especially knowing that God is the one who can truly bless a person. If only God has that sovereign authority, then how can a mere man bless the Lord. We find many passages in the bible, such a …
Will the Holy Spirit leave a believer who contracts HIV? Do they still have eternal life? Is only Jesus necessary for eternal life?
Question: Will the Holy Spirit leave a believer who contracts HIV? Do they still have eternal life? Is only Jesus necessary for eternal life? To answer this question, I must start by making the assumption the question has been asked by a professing believer in Christ and has somehow fallen into sinful activities resulting in the …
How to receive favour, wisdom, and anointing from God?
My questions are, (1) can I receive favour from GOD, (2) can I receive wisdom and (3) can I receive anointing from God? This question is threefold and relates to receiving certain things from the Lord. These specifically are favour, wisdom, and anointing. So, how are we to receive these from God? To understand further, …
Why does the presence of God depart a believer, OR does He?
Question: Why does the presence of God depart a believer? This question, I assume, is in response to some sin in a believer’s life. Does God depart from a believer depending on the extent of their sin? In addition, one of the reasons Christians may believe that God’s presence can leave them is probably due to …
Why did God command killing in the Old Testament?
While spending time with friends, a question was asked regarding violence in the Old Testament. The issue with which they were struggling was a question about the command not to “commit murder”, yet God commands Isreal to “destroy” the Canaanites and, later on, the Amalekites (Deuteronomy 20:16-18; 1 Samuel 15:2-3, etc.) Does this mean God …