Question: Was Jesus praying to Himself? Answer: Jesus prayed to inform Christians about the importance of communicating with God. Jesus taught Christians how to pray (Matt. 6:9), and Jesus is our example. John 13:15 says, "For I have set you an example, that you also...
Articles written by Matt Paulson
What about Christians in politics and government?
Question: Is it acceptable for Christians to be involved in politics, hold Government office, be part of the military, or salute the flag? Answer: John the Baptist gave this advice: “Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, "Brood of...
What about Faith vs. Works?
Question: What about Faith vs. Works? Answer: Faith vs. Works - a quick and simple explanation There is no "faith vs. works" conflict in the New Testament teaching. Paul explains plainly that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone. James does not contradict...
Can finite people understand or describe God?
Question: Can finite people understand or describe God? Answer: The Trinity Doctrine and Flat People! Please keep in mind that Jesus is God incarnated in human flesh, the second person of the Trinity. Jesus taught the Trinity (Matt 28:19). See the Trinity Chart. This...
Did the Christians and Jews borrow their theology from pagan mythology?
Did the Christians and Jews borrow their theology from pagan mythology? No, they did not. There are certain integral aspects of Christianity and Judaism that make “borrowing" from mythology out of the question. Most religious scholars find that biblical monotheistic...
Did Jesus Separate from God the Father on the Cross?
Many good Bible preachers have taught that Jesus was separated from the Father on the cross. I have heard it said that for a short while God the Father turned his face from his beloved Son. However, in apparent contradiction, these same Bible preachers also say that...
Are Christians persecuting Mormons?
Quite often LDS missionaries will explain that their religion has been singled out and persecuted ever since Joseph Smith began his visions and claimed to be the restoration of the only true Church. Christians need to be informed about the truth on this issue....