26.04.2021

Why did God order the destruction of an entire ethnic group or city in the old testament?

Bible passages: 
1Samuel15:2, Isaiah 45:9-10, 1Chronicles 29:11-12, Genesis 6, Matthew 6.

Discussion:
The question touched on God’s sovereignty. And one need to search the scripture to tackle the question effectively. [Read More…]

19.04.2021

As a Christian do you plan prayer?

Bible passages:
Romans 8:26, Proverbs 16:1-3, Philippians 4:5-7, Matthew 6:9-13, Revelation 1:11, 1Thessalonians 5:17.

Discussion:
Prayer is a dialogue to God. It is not a monologue. [Read More…]

14.04.2021

How do you evaluate sermons and teachings after listening to the preachers or teachers of the word?

Bible passages: 
Acts 16:16-18, 1John 4:1-6, John 14:26, John 15:26, 2Timothy 2:15, 
Acts 17:10-12.

Discussion:
There are some steps to be taken for one to evaluate the word spoken by the preacher or teacher:

- Ask the Holy Spirit to interpret the word that you’re about to hear,
- Be attentive when listening to the word,
- Write down the message -
The Word of God is spirit and life (John 6:63),
- Ask question for clarity if the platform is appropriate,
- Find time to go over the word of God, and
- Study the word of God regularly.
Acts 17:10-12 ….the Jews in Berea studied the word everyday to find out if the words they heard were true… [Read More…]

Is it possible for someone that has been condemned to be redeemed? If yes, how?

Bible passages: 
Romans 8:1, 2Corinthians 3:4-9, Colossians 1:19-20, John 3:16, 1Peter 1:1-10, 13-17, Jonah 3:4, 10, Jonah 4:1-3, Romans 3:10-11.

Discussion:
The new convenant brings the grace to be reunited with God.
In Romans 8:1 the Bible tells us that “there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit”. [Read More…]

13.04.2021

How can Christians overcome resistance to change?

Preamble:
Many people including Christians find comfort in their current state resisting changes in their environment and life. Some resist the development of this age and their spiritual life - resisting modernization. [Read More…]