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What is the unforgivable sin?

What is the unforgivable sin?

November 16, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

God is infinitely gracious. But how does that square with Jesus’ claim that there is one sin that has no forgiveness?

What does Mark 4:21-25 mean?

What does Mark 4:21-25 mean?

November 9, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Jesus taught in parables all the time. But what point was He trying to make in talking about lamps—and issue a warning right after?

Does each of us have a guardian angel?

Does each of us have a guardian angel?

November 2, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

Angels are real; so says the Bible. But some traditions teach that God has assigned each of us an angel for our protection. Is this true?

What does Mark 2:21-22 mean?

What does Mark 2:21-22 mean?

October 26, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

In the Gospels, Jesus often used illustrations to make His point. But why would He refer to clothing and wine when asked about fasting?

Why did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss?

Why did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss?

October 19, 2021  - By Thomson B Thomas

Judas used the symbol of affection and honour to betray the Son of Man in what was the vilest acts in history. Why didn’t he just point Him out instead?

How did Jesus not know when He would return?

How did Jesus not know when He would return?

October 5, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

If Jesus is God, He must be sovereign and omniscient. And yet, He claims to not know when He would come back. How can this be?

What does ‘the abomination of desolation’ in Mark 13 mean?

What does ‘the abomination of desolation’ in Mark 13 mean?

September 28, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

The term ‘the abomination of desolation’ comes up during Jesus’ Olivet discourse. What does it mean?

Help, I can’t stop swearing

Help, I can’t stop swearing

September 21, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

We know it’s wrong, but many of us simply can’t help using curse words — given the world we live in. Well, that doesn’t have to be the case

How do I deal with jealousy?

How do I deal with jealousy?

September 14, 2021  - By Tobin Mattackal

The Bible says jealousy is a sin. So, how do we practically deal with it? The Bible also says that Yahweh is a jealous God. What are we to make of that?

Did God have double standards on polygamy?

Did God have double standards on polygamy?

August 31, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

God instituted marriage — and the family. If so, why does He seem to be silent on men taking multiple wives?

Will we know our loved ones in heaven?

Will we know our loved ones in heaven?

August 24, 2021  - By Dr. Scott Shiffer

The bereaved often grapple with questions about the afterlife — like whether we’ll recognise family and friends on the other shore

Good to eat: did Jesus contradict the OT?

Good to eat: did Jesus contradict the OT?

August 17, 2021  - By Thomson B Thomas

If God cannot disagree with Himself, why do the Father and the Son seem to have differing views on unclean foods?

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