Why do I need God to be happy? Q: “I have found happiness in my life. Why do I need to derive a sense of purpose and happiness from the concept of a ‘divine being’?” Youcan find happiness in life without having need of God in your life. Many people enjoy financial wealth, a loving […]

“Who was Cain’s wife? Was Cain’s wife his sister?”……The Bible does not specifically say who Cain’s wife was. The only possible answer is that Cain’s wife was his sister or niece or great-niece, etc. The Bible does not say how old Cain was when he killed Abel…Genesis 4:8…8 One day Cain suggested to his brother, “Let’s […]

“Why does God test us?”……Answer: When we ask why God tests us, or allows us to be tested, we are admitting that testing does indeed come from Him, as clearly taught in Scripture. Although we are forbidden to test Him (Deuteronomy 6:16Matthew 4:7), when God tests His children, He does a valuable thing. David sought […]

“Why is a day measured from evening to morning in Genesis 1?”……The most natural explanation for a day being measured from evening to morning in Genesis 1 is that the beginning of time was marked by darkness. Genesis 1:2 notes, “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the […]

“Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper such a controversial issue?”……Answer: The “real presence” of the Lord Jesus Christ in the Lord’s Supper is a doctrine of Roman Catholicism (and some other Christian denominations) which teaches that, instead of being symbolic rites, communion and baptism are opportunities for the real presence […]

“Why was Israel cursed with forty years of wilderness wandering?”……“Wilderness wandering” refers to the plight of the Israelites due to their disobedience and unbelief. Nearly 3,500 years ago, the Lord delivered His people from Egyptian bondage as described in Exodus, chapters 1–12. They were to take possession of the land God had promised their forefathers, […]

Why does God remain invisible? I don’t think there’s anything that makes living the Christian life more difficult than the fact that the Lord we serve is invisible to us. You know the expression in our culture “Out of sight, out of mind.” It’s very, very difficult to live your life dedicated to someone or […]