Note: Please take some time to read Philippians 3:1-11 In Philippians 3:1-11, Paul encourages the believers to understand the importance of knowing that righteousness is through faith in Jesus Christ and not by works. The reason for this teaching was to warn the church to look out for certain types of false teachers (Philippians 3:2). …
Is the teaching of eating meat offered to idols contradictory in the Bible (1 Cor 8; Colossians 2)?
Question: Are there differences of opinions regarding what is sinful when comparing what is taught in 1 Corinthians 8 and Colossians 2:8,16 in regards to eating meat. Since there is one God, should there not be just one truth to be followed by the weak and strong alike? Shouldn’t the impetus be to educate the …
What does the Bible say about modest dressing for women?
Question: The church I attend does not believe in women wearing pants (anything that pertains to a man), braiding hair, or wearing expensive clothing. Do women have to wear this at all times, or only to church? What exactly is modest according to the Bible? Some churches or traditions teach congregations that women must wear “dresses” …
Why did God punish Miriam and not Aaron (Numbers 12)?
Question: Why did God only punish Miriam and not Aaron, yet they both spoke about Moses in Numbers 12:1? In Numbers 12, we read the incident where Miriam and Aaron oppose Moses. As we read this account, it is evident that both Miriam and Aaron were involved in opposing the authority of Moses, but why is …
Does the Bible say Christians never sin?
Are Christians free from sinning? When we read specific passages from the Bible, it seems as though Christians must be completely free from sin. Some passages include: Romans 6:1-2 “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live …
Understanding Romans 8:1 with missing last clause in some translations
Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (ESV) When reading this passage using different translations of the Bible, you will notice an extra clause at the end of this passage in many translations. For example: New International VersionTherefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in …