“How should a Christian view bodybuilding / weightlifting?”……Answer: Moderation is perhaps the governing concept for a Christian view of bodybuilding/weightlifting. First Timothy 4:8 teaches, “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” (emphasis added). Physical fitness is […]

“What does the Bible say about greed?”……Answer: There are many warnings in the Bible about giving in to greed and longing for riches. Jesus warned, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). “Do not store up for […]

“What does it mean to be ‘fishers of men’?”……Answer: The phrase “fishers of men” was spoken by Jesus when He was calling two of His disciples, Simon Peter and Andrew, to follow Him. “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for […]

If people are worshipping the “wrong” god, why can’t God forgive them for being misled? “Why can’t God understand other religions and forgive them for being misled?” If God forgives sin, why does he not just forgive the “sin” of being deceived about not having faith in Him? Why would sincere people who just made […]

Can’t I have fun now,…and deal with God/Jesus later? Q: “Why can’t a person accept Jesus and be saved after death? Do I have to worry about this now?” our A: The Bible says that “it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgement” (Hebrews 9:27). Now is the time to […]

If people are worshipping the “wrong” god, why can’t God forgive them for being misled? “Why can’t God understand other religions and forgive them for being misled?” If God forgives sin, why does he not just forgive the “sin” of being deceived about faith in him? Why would sincere people who just made a mistake […]

“What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh?”……Answer: Countless explanations concerning the nature of Paul’s thorn in the flesh have been offered. They range from incessant temptation, dogged opponents, chronic maladies (such as eye problems, malaria, migraine headaches, and epilepsy), to a speech disability. No one can say for sure what Paul’s thorn in the flesh […]