Let's start off by saying that punishing yourself can be be a form of self-harm, or it may be a way of inflicting some physical or non physical pain on yourself as a punishment for some wrong-doing. Let's consider these two cases separately.Self-harm vs. Self-Punishment Self-harming ...

Question: Was it God's plan from the beginning for Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of mankind? Yes it was God’s plan from the beginning to send his Son to die on the cross for the sins of mankind. God is omniscient – He knows everything. Before He laid the foundations of the world, He ...

Question: If the Holy Spirit is taken out at the rapture, how will people be saved during the tribulation? People will be saved during the tribulation the same way they have always been saved - through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not taken out of the earth Firstly, ...

Question: What is the church? Why is it important to be part of a true church? The first church - ekklesia Firstly we should start from the foundational understanding that the church was established by God Himself. Jesus was the One who started the church and He is the Head of the church. ...

Question: What are the consequences of sins committed before salvation for a believer? The Bible tells us that we all have sinned and are in need of the Saviour Lord Jesus (Romans 3:23). Our sins have separated us from God (Isaiah 59:2), and we are guilty before God. It is only by the work of ...

Question: Who or what is a carnal Christian? We find the term ‘carnal’ applied to Christians in 1 Corinthians 3 where Paul calls the Christians carnal because of their immoral way of life. 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto ...

Question: Am I really saved if I continue to sin? If I am a Christian and I continue in a habitual sin, will I still go to be with God when I die? To answer the question of whether you are truly saved if you continue to sin, first establish that you are indeed saved. Saying the sinner’s prayer ...

Question: Can I lose my salvation? How can I have assurance of my salvation? The Bible says that whoever believes in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross, and repents of his sins is saved. We are ALL sinners and worthy of hell (Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8-9). It is only because of God’s ...

Question: How can I know whether I am really saved? First let us understand what salvation is. What is salvation? Firstly, we need to talk about salvation. If we do not have a scriptural understanding of salvation, how can we know whether we truly have it? Salvation is simply the deliverance ...

Question: Is it a sin for a Christian to get a tattoo? We are to glorify God through our bodies From the principles of the Bible, we know that we should be very careful with what we do with our bodies. God created man in His own image and His likeness (Genesis 1:26-28). So we are not just ...

Question: Is the pre-tribulation Rapture Biblical? Pre-tribulation Rapture Also called the 'pre-trib' or 'pre-tribulational' view, here are some more reasons we believe a pre-tribulation rapture to be the view most supported by the Bible: 1. Jesus promised to deliver believers Revelation ...

Question: Is there anything that should happen before the Rapture? If you are studying the end times described in the Bible and are anticipating our Lord’s glorious return, you are blessed indeed. Revelation 1:3 King James Version (KJV)3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear ...