Bible Q&As
Question: When we see our government openly embracing practices which God abhors, I wonder if this is a time not to “render unto Caesar”? I do not feel right about paying taxes to a government that endorses some of the godless policies which our present administration is adopting. I would appreciate your comments. Answer: Your … [Read more…]
Question: I have a question in regard to self-defense. I have read this in your literature: “If we knew an enemy had vowed destruction to ourselves, or to someone whom we thought to be God-fearing, would we not fight in self-defense? We would get out of the way if we could, but in the last … [Read more…]
Answer: The Bible does not directly address the point of one taking his own life; however we do have a number of guidelines as well as examples. The Bible writers credited all life to “the breath of the Almighty” (Job 33:4; 12:10), accordingly it was rightfully His prerogative to take it away. “The Lord kills, … [Read more…]
Question: A subject has been asked of me: Capital Punishment. So I am calling upon your Scripture expertise for help. Do you have any advice or recommendations according to Scripture on this subject? Regarding capital punishment, I find my human nature reacting to the matter. For example, when I hear what the ‘sentenced to death‘ … [Read more…]
Answer: The Bible does not say anything about such a state. It does not even hint of it. It speaks of two states, living and dead. The dead are said to be at “rest from their labors” (Rev. 14:13), or simply “asleep” (John 11:11-14). God is said to be a God not of the dead … [Read more…]
Question: Last Sunday I heard a preacher talk on the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). I have heard several sermons on this story. I believe that Lazarus refers to the Jews. They rejected Christ and have been persecuted for centuries. In verse 31, Jesus makes the point that they had Moses and the Prophets, … [Read more…]
Question: I cannot understand Isa. 43:4: ‘Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.‘ Can you help me? Answer: Many passages of Scripture describe God’s love for His people. They are His special treasure, His … [Read more…]
Question: Regarding the article, “A soldier rests at 91.” (Megiddo Message Vol 87, No 2, Feb 2000): the third paragraph makes mention of a missionary telling Mrs. Porter that the dead are only asleep, unconscious, and Mrs. Porter found the same by studying her Bible. Is the Scripture you are talking about 1 Thessalonians 4:13—18? … [Read more…]
Question: After reading your December 1994 Megiddo Message, I am slightly confused. On page 3, in your doctrinal statement, paragraph 6, you say, “The blessings of immortal life,” and in paragraph 7, “With eternal life ….” Then in the questions and answers, on page 17, you say, “Our Founder in the 1880’s offered $1,000.00 to … [Read more…]
Question: When Christ the Saviour saves us, we possess eternal life. I don’t know what “eternal” means to you but to me it means everlasting life, not a life that stops at death and starts again later. Answer: If we have eternal life now, what of the very present reality that death takes believer and … [Read more…]