If Jesus is God, then why does He call the Father “God?”

Question:

If Jesus is the God why He ask help from God – refer this (elloy elloy lama sabaktani) “O God O God why you leave me (in his death)?”

Answer:

Matthew 27:45,46 says, “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?”Continue reading

Why did the Spirit descend on the Messiah?

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What do you think the purpose of the Messiah having the Spirit descend on Him like a dove was in Matt 3:16? And why did it descend on Him? Didn’t He already have it? Also, why was He baptized? What does “..to fulfill all righteousness” mean?

Answer:

You have asked a good question. We were just in a parade on Labor Day with a Scripture float, and we handed out Gospel tracts before the parade started. An elderly man I talked to brought up the matter of the Holy Spirit coming upon Jesus at His baptism, and the significance of it.Continue reading

What is the difference between being “filled” with the Holy Ghost, and being “baptized” by the Holy Ghost?

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Act 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. My question is about “filling with the Holy Ghost”. I have came to a conclusion that “filling with the Holy Ghost” and “baptism of the Holy Ghost” are two separate events. It seems that “baptism of the holy ghost” happens when a person becomes a believer and is accepted into the family of God. baptism of the holy ghost” occurs for the power to perform God’s service ie; gifts, etc. Everyone is “baptized with the holy ghost” but perhaps NOT everyone is “filled with the holy ghost”. I believe that possible God does the filling for those who desire service, or those that he puts in service. Does any of this make sense?Continue reading

What holidays does the Bible command us to keep?

Question:

Please show me what holidays the Bible says to celebrate.

Answer:

Thank you for your question. A “holiday” is defined as “Holy Day; specifically, a day or series of days observed in Judaism with commemorative ceremonies and practices” (Webster’s Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary).Continue reading

Should we be celebrating Christmas?

Question:

SHOULD WE BE CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS AND PUTTING UP DECORATIONS AND CHRISTMAS TREES? IN JEREMIAH WE READ ABOUT THE CUTTING DOWN OF TREES AND DECORATING THEM WITH GOLD AND SILVER… AM I JUST TAKING THIS VERSE OUT OF CONTEXT? I KNOW THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT IDLE WORSHIP HERE BUT CAN WE APPLY IT TO THE CHRISTMAS TREE?Continue reading

Should Christians observe holidays like Christmas and Easter?

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As the holiday season approaches, so does the never ending debate about celebrating holidays. Many of our holidays and traditions have been influenced by paganism; as have the days of the week, weddings, funerals, etc. How can a Christian find a balance and make godly choices in view of all the pagan traditions and influences and not appear to be a compromiser?Continue reading

Should we celebrate Halloween?

Question:

Why is there Halloween? I heard it is the Devil’s birthday, is that true, and if it isn’t then why do some people celebrate it? Thank you.

Answer:

Matthew 7:15-20 says, “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”Continue reading