Would you please explain Romans 9:18? Romans 9:18 states, “Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.” The context of this particular passage is in the midst of Paul’s expressed desire for … Read More
Who decides what day is the first day of the week? If the first day of the week somewhere else is not Sunday, what day do they worship upon? God has decided what the first day of the week is … Read More
Please explain the phrase, “my judgment” in 1 Corinthians 7:25 and 40. How could Paul be giving his opinion and also be inspired of God? Some translations (such as the NASV) render the word judgment in this passage as “opinion.” … Read More
What is speaking in tongues? First let’s look at Mark 16:17-20. In this passage, Jesus tells the disciples that they would do many signs. Verse 20 says that these signs were for the purpose of confirming the word which they … Read More
The other day I was having a conversation with someone who was, in essence, asking for a list of things that were right and wrong for Christians to do. His contention was that since we believe that we must be … Read More