Questions and answers
Deep biblical answers to the questions people ask—about faith, life, forgiveness, fear, and salvation. With quotations from Holy Scripture and Ellen White.
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What 2 questions should be asked to young people for a discussion about faith based on Mark 9?
Sincere faith can coexist with struggle and doubt. The story in Mark 9 shows that Christ does not push away the one who honestly admits his weakness, but leads him into deeper trust. The opening of a youth discussion about faith often sets the tone for the whole meeting. In the theme “Faith as Wi-Fi,” it is especially important to help young people see that faith is not a magical feeling and not […]
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Is love in the original a verb, while hatred is not?
In the biblical originals, both “love” and “hatred” can be either verbs or nouns. Therefore, the right question is not “what is what” by its nature, but how exactly Holy Scripture uses these words in a specific context and what spiritual meaning is invested in them. When people say, “love in the original is a verb,” […]
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Does God always love the wicked, even if they do not repent?
Yes, God loves even the wicked, but His love is not approval of sin. The Bible holds together two truths: the Lord is merciful to the sinner and at the same time the holy Judge who will not allow evil to exist forever. The question of whether God continues to love the wicked always touches the very heart of the gospel. If one speaks only about love, one may come to think as though sin […]
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What does Judges chapter 16 reveal about Samson?
Judges 16 reveals the tragic end of Samson and at the same time shows that God’s mercy is stronger than human failure. This chapter is not only about physical strength, the loss of hair, or Delilah’s deceit, but about the danger of spiritual self-confidence, the power of temptation, and the possibility of repentance even after serious sin. The sixteenth chapter of Judges concludes the story of Samson—the judge of Israel whom God especially […]
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What Do the White Stone and the New Name Mean in Revelation 2:17?
The white stone in Revelation 2:17 is best understood as Christ’s gift to the overcomer, not as a direct designation of Christ Himself. At the same time, the idea of personal closeness with the Lord, a new name, and the bridal imagery of the Covenant truly has deep biblical grounding if interpreted carefully and in harmony with the context. In Holy Scripture, a stone is often an image of Christ. Therefore, it is not […]
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What does Psalm 6 mean for teenagers in simple words?
Psalm 6 shows that God receives not only our victories, but also tears, fear, and confusion. For teenagers this is especially important: when the soul feels heavy, there is no need to hide from God—you can honestly speak with Him about everything. Psalm 6 is traditionally associated with David. It is one of those biblical prayers in which a person does not try to appear […]
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What happened to Abraham’s sons by Keturah according to the Bible?
The sons of Abraham by Keturah received gifts, were sent eastward, and became the ancestors of peoples, but the covenant line remained through Isaac. The Bible shows that they were not forgotten or despised, yet it was not through them that God carried forward the messianic promise given to Abraham. After Sarah’s death, Abraham took Keturah, and she bore him six sons. This brief report […]
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What Does 1 Corinthians 2:13–16 Mean, and Who Is the Spiritual Person?
1 Corinthians 2:13–16 explains that God's truth cannot truly be understood without the work of the Holy Spirit. The apostle Paul contrasts human, natural logic with spiritual perception, which is born through union with Christ. In this passage, Paul addresses believers in Corinth, where eloquence, philosophy, and human wisdom were highly valued. But the apostle emphasizes: the gospel is not merely the product of human […]
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How many prophets of Baal did Elijah kill on Mount Carmel?
On Mount Carmel, Elijah ordered the capture and execution of 450 prophets of Baal, not 850. Although the narrative also mentions 400 prophets of Asherah, the biblical text directly describes the execution only of the prophets of Baal by the Kishon Brook. When people read the story of the contest on Mount Carmel, the question often arises: exactly how many prophets were killed after the Lord answered Elijah by fire […]
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When exactly was Daniel taken captive: under Jehoiakim or at the destruction of Jerusalem?
Daniel truly was taken into captivity during the reign of King Jehoiakim, while the final destruction of Jerusalem happened later. The Bible shows not one event, but several stages of Babylon’s subjugation of Judah: the first siege, later deportations, and only then the complete destruction of the city and the temple. When people read the books of Daniel and 2 Kings, it sometimes seems as though Nebuchadnezzar came only once. But the biblical […]
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What is the difference between fornication and adultery in the Bible?
In the Bible, “fornication” and “adultery” are not completely identical words. Adultery means violating marital faithfulness, while fornication is a broader concept of sexual impurity in general. Therefore, every adultery is a sin of impurity, but not every act of fornication is specifically marital unfaithfulness. In everyday language these terms are often mixed, yet the biblical meaning has important nuances. For a Christian, this is […]
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What does Revelation 2:14 mean about food sacrificed to idols and sexual immorality?
In Revelation 2:14, both literal sin and spiritual compromise are in view. Christ rebukes Pergamum not only for individual actions, but for tolerating a teaching that united God's people with pagan worship and moral impurity. In the message to the church in Pergamum, Jesus mentions "the teaching of Balaam." This immediately points the reader to the Old Testament story, where the enemy was unable […]
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