“Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?”……As a background, please read our article on “What does the Bible say about tattoos and body piercings?“. Beyond the general theme of that article, there is the question of Christian tattoos. Do the same principles apply to tattoos that are of a […]
“What does the Bible say about tattoos / body piercings?”…Answer: The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:28). So, even though believers today are not under the Old Testament law (Romans 10:4Galatians 3:23-25Ephesians 2:15), the fact […]
“Is there any value to a spiritual gifts test/inventory/assessment?”……Answer: It is definitely commendable for God’s children to desire to know the spiritual gifts given to them by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of serving and glorifying God (2 Timothy 1:6). At the same time, the Bible does not indicate that one’s spiritual gift(s) can […]
“Are there prophets in the church today?”……The gift of prophet seems to have been a temporary gift given by Jesus Christ for the laying of the foundation of the church. …Prophets were foundational to the church…Ephesians 2:20…20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is […]
“How does God distribute spiritual gifts?”……Answer: Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians chapter 12 make it clear that each Christian is given spiritual gifts according to the Lord’s choice. Spiritual gifts are given for the edification of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:7, 14:12). The exact timing of the giving of these gifts is not […]
“Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?”……Answer: There is no doubt that God has the power to heal anyone at any time. The question is whether He chooses to do so through those who are called “faith healers.” These individuals typically convince their audiences that God […]
“Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?”……Answer: There are three occasions in the book of Acts where speaking in tongues accompanied the receiving of the Holy Spirit—Acts 2:4, 10:44-46, and 19:6. However, these three occasions are the only places in the Bible where speaking in tongues is an evidence of receiving the […]