Articles, Bible Questions and Discipleship Guides

The Bible teaches that salvation is available during the Tribulation, even though the church will have been raptured. Learn how the Holy Spirit will continue to work on earth during this time, and how people can come to faith in Christ. read more

Robert from Florida asked: “How were the New Testament letters delivered to various churches? ... read more

Cameron from North Carolina asked: “When the rapture comes, will Christians who are not formal members of a church be left behind?” ... read more

Theresa from Virginia asked: “Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter in Judges 11? ... read more

John from Louisiana asked: “How can Christians honor our earthly rulers if they are evil?” ... read more

Marie asked: “Should Christians fast? And if so, is it no food and only water? And for how long and how often?" ... read more

Brenda asked: “What happened to those who died before Jesus Christ was born?” ... read more

“Are the two witnesses in Revelation 10 Elijah and Enoch? I ask that because they were both taken to heaven without dying.” ... read more

An anonymous listener asked: “I've had two pastors tell me that professing Christians who commit suicide will not go to heaven. Is that... read more

Pam from North Carolina asked: “Is there anything in the Bible dealing with cremation? ... read more

Terry from Florida asked: “If a person dies without knowing the gospel, do they have the opportunity at some later point during judgment... read more

Allene from Georgia asked: “Revelation refers to a woman called Jezebel. Is Jezebel a literal person or a philosophy?” ... read more

Elana from North Carolina asked: “Will Christians who are not baptized be included in the rapture? Acts 2:38 seems to indicate that... read more

Gary from North Carolina asked: “Are the sign gifts an important enough issue to determine which church I attend?" ... read more

Anthony asked: I believe people existed before Adam and Eve, but my pastor tells me I’m wrong. Can you please elaborate on this? ... read more

Fred asked: “Can you please explain why there will there be animal sacrifices in the Millennial Kingdom?” ... read more

Tina asked: If a couple gets divorced, would it be wrong for them to remarry each other again? ... read more

Ellen from Michigan asked: “When a baby dies, will he or she look like a baby in heaven?” ... read more

Pat wrote in wanting to know: Is polygamy a sin? ... read more

A listener asked: My friend is a Black Israelite and he told me that Jesus was an African, He came to save Africans, and white people... read more

Sharon from North Carolina asked: I was told that a woman who wears pants is not saved. Is that true? ... read more

Mel asked: Is it biblically ok for a Christian have a tattoo? ... read more

Liz from Florida asked: Does Malachi 3:8 obligate me to tithe? ... read more

Sharon from South Carolina asked: Did Jesus lie in John 7 when He told His brothers He was not going to the Jewish festival but then went? ... read more

A listener from Virginia asked: Are the notations before the Psalms inspired? ... read more

Mary from South Carolina asked: Is hell a literal place? ... read more

Dorothy asked: “Are the Jewish people still God’s chosen people or is that now the Christians?” ... read more

Weldon asked: “Why does God require a blood sacrifice? ... read more

There is perhaps no better place in Scripture to look to find genuine, sincere, constant thankfulness to God than in the Psalm 100. David and the other psalmists fill their poetry with gratitude to God, lifting up their voices in praise to Him constantly, during the best and worst times of life. read more

Leland from Virginia asked: How serious of a heresy is Christian Universalism? ... read more

You probably have not heard of Sarah Hale, but you likely do recognize her most famous poem — Mary’s Lamb. Besides her work as a poet,... read more

For the believer, giving thanks is not just something we do on a Thursday in November, when we are gathered around our families, stuffing our faces with delicious food and then napping during football games. Thankfulness is meant to be a daily part of a Christian’s walk, and is––in fact––one of the unique characteristics of genuine believers. read more

Should Christians vote? ... read more

During the ministry of the apostle Paul, the church was living through a time of political distress and blatant religious persecution. The church in the Roman Empire was suffering greatly at the hands of Emperor Nero. It must have shocked these believers to read what Paul had to say to them in his letter: “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God” (Romans 13:1).  read more

What does the bible say about politics? If anyone in biblical history could have advocated for overthrowing their government, it was the apostle Paul. Living during the reign of Emperor Nero, the church had zero representation in the Roman government, and experienced severe persecution at the order of Nero. Across the empire, the church had no legal protection or governmental support.  read more

Many have wondered if the moral decline in our society is evidence that God has given up on America. However, the very phrasing of that question “Has God abandoned America?” highlights the wrong perspective regarding God’s relationship to our country — or any country for that matter. America has no special relationship with God, but the people in America have the same opportunity as everyone else to become members of His redeemed family.  read more

We see petitions for mercy in every aspect of our society. ... read more

You’ve heard the old adage: we are what we eat. We are either helped or hurt by what we consume. ... read more

Jesus surprised His audience when He informed them, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4). The word the Lord used for blessed (makarios) means “supremely happy.”  read more

Can Unbelievers Accept Christ After The Rapture? Imagine this scene—a worldwide gospel proclamation, delivered by a heavenly herald speaking the message of salvation in the language of every human being on earth. read more

What a blessing it will be for those who come to faith in Christ during the tribulation to have both Jesus’ words and the book of Revelation to read, follow, and use as a guideline for the unfolding events of the tribulation!  read more

Those who do not believe the rapture of the church occurs prior to the tribulation often speak of the tribulation being used to “purify” the church. Unfortunately, this undercuts the glorious truth that believers are already purified and justified by faith in Christ. What, then, is the purpose of the tribulation? read more

The key truth regarding the timing of the tribulation is that it has not yet begun but Jesus promises that He will come “soon.” Therefore, we are to live with the expectation the Lord could come at any moment for His church, thus ushering in the beginning stages of the tribulation events.  read more

If you were to place the tribulation into a categorical heading, it would be “The Wrath of God Revealed.” For a period of seven years, the earth will stagger under the weight of God’s wrath.  read more

Deep and abiding friendships are increasingly rare. The truth is, not only is the world filled with lonely people, but the church is too. And although we are surrounded by people whose faces we recognize, could we really count on them as true friends? read more

You may have relationships that are in desperate need of repair. Don’t continue taking these steps that ultimately fracture friendships. Step up and humbly resolve relational issues with grace and transparency. read more

If you’ve endured the grief of losing a baby, find comfort in knowing that your child is experiencing heaven right now. The One who loves your child the most has taken that precious one into His Father’s house. read more

What is the Enoch example? It’s the example of a man who walked with God, lived with passion, and spoke the truth. read more

If you’re tempted to think you’re inadequate, you are right. But never forget that God chose to give you your child. In spite of who you are and what you’ve done, God’s grace is not exhausted. You are God’s chosen mother to pour into your children the treasure of His Word, just like He poured It into you. read more

Is there anything supernatural about natural disasters? In other words, is God behind the scene allowing tornadoes, rip currents, and viruses to devastate lives for no apparent reason? read more