What if Eve had not sinned?
Submitted question: What would happen if Eve had never been tempted or sinned? Would we be here? The question you ask is part of a fairly significant debate called Infralapsarianism vs. Supralapsarianism. Big words but relatively simple to explain. Did God know that Adam and Eve would sin, and have a plan for it? Or, did He have no foreknowledge of their sin and have to come up with a plan to...
March 18th, 2010 by Mike Savage
Do I have to believe Jesus is the Son of God?
Submitted question: When people believe that Jesus died for our sins but not that He is the Son of God do they still go to Heaven? Here is what a person must believe in order to be saved: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (New American Standard Bible) 1Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 2by which also you are saved, if you hold...
March 17th, 2010 by Mike Savage
Why do I still have feelings of guilt?
Submitted question: Even though God forgives our sins, why do I still feel guilty and can’t forget the sin? Because you haven’t forgiven yourself. That is very hard to do. God has forgiven you and that should be enough. Sadly, we do not always think God’s forgiveness is complete and that it is time to move on. Have you made amends for your sin according to Scripture? If not, then...
March 17th, 2010 by Mike Savage
Should people who believe in Christ worry about dying?
Submitted question: Should people who believe in Christ worry about dying? It depends on what they believe about Christ. If a person simply believes He existed but does not accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ, then they should definitely worry because they are on their way to Hell. On the other hand, if a person believes the Gospel of Jesus Christ and has read what the Scriptures say about the death...
March 17th, 2010 by Mike Savage
Why circumcision?
Submitted question: Why was circumcision the sign of the covenant? I have heard some different opinions, but still, what’s up with that? I have heard a lot of opinions as to why God chose circumcision as a sign of the covenant. None of them have relied on Scripture to support their opinions because God does not specifically say why. I lean toward the opinion that it has to do with the uncovering...
March 17th, 2010 by Mike Savage
Why did God choose the Israelites?
Submitted question: Why were the Israelite’s God’s chosen people? God had specific reasons for choosing the Israelites. They were of a specific line of people that trace their lineage from Shem, the son of Noah, and were not a powerful people. In fact, God chose them because of their not being a powerful people so that He could demonstrate His power to all of creation: Deuteronomy...
March 17th, 2010 by Mike Savage
What does it mean to “die in Christ”?
Submitted question: What does it mean to say, “died in Christ”? I suggest you read the post, “Who are the dead in Christ?” in order to gain a fuller understanding of this term. The short answer is that people who have “died in Christ” are those people who passed away believing in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hopefully this helps answer your question. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:...
March 17th, 2010 by Mike Savage
Who are “the dead in Christ”?
Submitted question: What does it mean when the Bible says that the dead will rise first when Jesus comes back? The Scripture you are referring to is probably: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-16 (New American Standard Bible) 15For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16For the Lord Himself will...
March 17th, 2010 by Mike Savage
Does a believer go to Heaven when they die?
Submitted question: Do people who pass away go to Heaven after they die or do they stay dead until Jesus comes back and takes them? When a believer dies, their soul, (or spirit, if you prefer), goes to heaven to be with God: 2 Corinthians 5:5-9 (New American Standard Bible) 5Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge. 6Therefore, being always of good...
March 17th, 2010 by Mike Savage
Living together before marriage?
Submitted question: What do the Scriptures say about cohabitation before marriage? Our current culture has determined that this is morally acceptable practice. What does God tell us? Our current culture condones many things that the Scriptures do not consider a morally acceptable practice. Sadly, many of these things have crept into the church and become part of our lives. Marriage in Scripture...
March 5th, 2010 by Mike Savage
