Religion & Spirituality

Worshipping God is all about knowledge, understanding, and actions.

John 17: 3 shows the importance of knowledge of the only true God and His Son, that He sent to earth, 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and to undo all the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den. Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

It is also very important to become familiar and understand God's purpose for mankind, described in the Book of Psalm 37: 29 in these words.

" The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it."

2 Peter 3: 13 has this to say. " But there are new heavens ( a new government ) and a new earth ( a new society of humans ) that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell."

To be able to be part of the righteous ones, 2 Peter 3: 14 set the instructions in these words, which is God's recipe.

" Therefore, beloved ones, since you are awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace."

2 Timothy 3: 16,17 shows that the Bible is the letter from God and beneficial for our instruction. Thus, we are not left without help.

The Book of James 1: 22,-24 shows the importance of living up to God's requirements. It reads:

" However, become doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves with false reasoning.

For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, this one is like a man looking at his face in a mirror.

For he looks at himself, and he goes away and immediately forgets what sort of person he is.

Believing in one's self is healthy, but our belief must be based on something solid. Every house must have a solid foundation, and our life is more important than a house.

1 Corinthians 3: 10-14 encourages us to build our life with quality material, such as gold, silver, precious stones, But if we build it with wood, hay, or straw.,the outcome will not be the same when difficulties strike.

We have all learned the story about the "three little pigs at school or as a bed time story.

". One built his house with straw, the other with wood, and the other with bricks, but the outcome was not the same when trouble stroke.

So to answer your question, which is " Why is self belief important?

The answer is: According to God, it is knowledge in Him that is important, if we want to build our life on a solid foundation, that is important. Read Isaiah 48: 17,18; John 17: 3

The redeeming grace is explained in the Book of John 3: 16 in thee words. "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.

Everlasting life on earth for the human race, has always been God's purpose and has not changed.

When the first couple no longer stayed under God's approval, he put in place the opportunity for humans to carry out his purpose by offering his precious Son some 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from sin and death, and to undo the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den.

1 Corinthians 15: 22 confirms that fact, in these words. "For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive". All those who take their stand for God's Sovereignty, who has chosen Jesus as king.

The grace that was offered by God is his underserved kindness expressed in Romans 16: 20 due to the fact that Jesus accepted to offered his life to save all those who will accept that gift of life from his Father Jehovah.

As a perfect man, Jesus was the equal of the first man, Adam, before he sinned. So by Jesus' death, he was able to atone for Adam's sin, that is to replace what Adam had lost. Read 1 Corinthians 15: 45; Romans 5: 19.

So to answer your question, which is " What is redeeming grace?

Well ! God's grace is his undeserved kindness, and being redeemed is the opportunity given, due to Jesus' death that was able to atone for Adam's sin.

The grace of God is the unearned favour, mercy and love given by God to humanity.

The unearned favour is expressed in the Bible in the Book of John 3: 16 in these words. "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so the everone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life."

Which means the grace given by God will be for those exercising faith in him.

Exercising faith in God goes beyond mere belief or recognition that someone exist. It includes the idea of faith and trust that lead to obedient action " faith is thought of as an activity, as something men do. Therefore, in that context, "to exercise faith" includes the idea of demonstrating one's strong beliefs of faith through obedience. James 2: 26 shows that faith without works is dead.

The life of Abraham proved " That a man/woman is to be declared righteous by works, and not by faith alone."

The Book of Hebrew chapter 11 is an overview of the vital quality of faith,

and is full of examples of faith proved by works.

So to answer your question, which is:" What is the outward sign of God's grace for us? Well ! as explained above, God's grace for mankind,is all about what God's undeserved kindness, that we can encounter on daily bases.

Our world is filled with so many marvelous things. Big things, such as a setting sun that turns the western sky into a blaze of colours.

Little things, such as a tiny bird, a warbler, flying high over the Atlantic, heading toward Africa on the way to South America.

Ingenious things, such as bats that use sonar, Eels that make electricity, Gulls that desalt seawater and so forth...

But most important is the gift of His Son that He sent to earth 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from sin and death, and to undo all the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den. 1 Corinthians 15: 22 reads: " For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive".

John 17: 3 shows that our everlasting life on earth depends on our choice, in the same way that Adam and Eve had that choice.

Psalm 37: 29 reads. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it"

A righteous person is someone who puts faith with works, in the One who gave the human race, the gift of life.

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To be able to become farmiliar with someone or something, then see if that person or that thing is beneficial or not to us, we first start by comprehending who or what is behind the name.

The Bible is a library of 66 Books, which helps us to know our past, present and future. These are questions we all want to understand, with words like, Who, where, when, what, how.

So how do we get introduced to God? The Bible presents God, whose name is Jehovah, in the Book of Psalm 83: 18 and is presented as the Most High over all the earth.

Here is what we can read in the Book of Psalm 73: 28: " Drawing near to God is good for me".I have made the Sovereign Lord Jehovah my refuge.

A refuse is a place where we can find protection. And to benefit from such protection, there are rules to be respected. Micah 6: 8 reads. "He has told you, ( God has told us ) O man/woman, what is good. And what is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with God! Which is why the Bible is available to mankind.

2 Timothy 3: 16,17 reminds us that God's inspired Word is beneficial for teaching and setting things straight, so that we can become fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.

Matthew 11: 27; 1 John 5: 20 remind us that Jesus said that" Insight and knowledge is available to anyone. And John 17: 3 shows that it is lifesaving.

Psalm 37: 29; 2 Peter 3: 13 remind us of what our future holds, which will be that our planet earth will one day be filled with righteous people, because that has always been God's purpose.

Isaiah 11: 9 shows that the earth will one day be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah God.

Psalm 9: 10 shows how important it is, to comprehend the person behind the name and how important it is, in who we put our trust, and to be aware that Jehovah God will never abandon those seeking Him as a refuge.

So to answer your question, which is: 'How is God beneficial to us today?.

Well ! As the scriptures above show: God is the Most High whose purpose for mankind is that we live forever on earth, and in who we are adviced to take refuge, because He will never abandon us. That knowledge is available to anyone who is interested in their past, present and future.

Inquisitiveneness is one of the qualities we can all use, to benefit ourselves, in the discovery of our surroundings.

Our world is filled with so many things:

Big things: Like a setting sun that turns the western sky into a blaze of colours.

Little things: Like a tiny bird, a warbler, flying high over the Atlantic, heading toward Africa.

Ingenious things: Like bats that use sonars. Eely that make electricity. Guls that desalt seawater and so much more...

Simple things: Like a kind word. A tiny flower. The singing of a bird...and so forth.

Our curiosity can help us to come to the conclusion that all these things around us were design with great taste, and there is no design without a designer.

Here is what the word of God the Bible has to say in the Book of

Romans 1: 20 in these words. " For his invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world's creation onward, because they are perceived by things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable.

The Book of Hebrew 3: 4 reads: "Every house is constructed by someone, but he that constructed all things is God".

So since every house must have a designer and a builder; what of our far more intricate and better-equipped earth?

The earth bears the unmistakable stamp of deliberate design. Many times, human inventors only repeat what plants and animals have been doing for thousands of years. This copying from living things is so prevalent that it has been given its own name.--( bionics )

According to the Book of John 17: 3 knowledge about God is lifesaving. God's purpose for mankind has always been that we live forever on this beautiful planet that we are far from being aware of all the wonderful things that indeed exist.

The main theme of the Bible is God's kingdom to come, where his sovereignty will finally be acknowledged and accepted by those who choose to live up to God's requirements.

Psalm 37: 29 reminds us of what our future holds, in these words. " The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it."

2 Peter 3: 13 reads. "But there are new heavens ( a new government ) and a new earth ( a new society of humans ) that we are awaiting according to his promise ( God's promise ), and in these righteousness is to dwell."

So to answer your question, which is " In what way can curiosity about God be beneficial to us today?

" Well ! your curiosity about God will help you to understand God's purpose for mankind and what our future holds due to God's kingdom to come where His will, will take place as in heaven also on earth, as the Book of Matthew 6: 10 confirms, and Jesus told us to pray for, when he was on earth.

Read Daniel 2: 44 which is the prophecy.

The Early Lord of Heaven and Earth is often associated with the figure of Pangu in Chinese mythology, who is said to have created the world from chaos. After his death, his body transformed into various elements of the world, symbolizing the interconnectedness of nature. This concept reflects the ancient Chinese belief in the unity of heaven and earth, and the balance of yin and yang in the cosmos.

According to the Bible in the first Book called Genesis 2: 7 you can read the following. "And Jehovah God went on to form the man out of dust from the ground.".

The Book of Isaiah 64: 8 reads: O Jehovah, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are our Potter; We are all the work of your hand.

Revelation 4: 11 reads: " You are worthy our God, to receive the glory and the honour and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created." Which means that he is "the almighty," and has the power to do whatever he chooses to do. His joy and purpose is in creating and making people happy.

If we are appreciate what our Creator has done for us, we will be moved to use our power and energy to honour and glorify him.

To find inner peace, joy satisfaction, and fulfillment, we need to learn what God's will is and then bring our life into harmony with it. Only then will we find the purpose of our creation and existence. Psalm 40: 8 reads: " To do your will, is my delight, And you law is deep within me. Read Psalm 1: 1,2.

So to answer your question, which is: " Is God a psychological need of a person? As could be read above. God is the only One who is most likely to show us what is the best for us. Read Isaiah 48: 17,18

Matthew 4: 4 reads " Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every word that comes from Jehovah God's mouth. Which means that just as we need psysical food we also need to be well fed psychologically. So YES we do need both. We need God and not the contrary

Here is what the Bible has to say concerning a person who questions the origin of our world and all what exist in it.

The Book of Romans 1: 18-23 call that person, an inexcusable, because for God's invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world's creation onward.

The Book of Hebrews 3: 4 has this to say: " Every house is constructed by someone, but he that constructed all things is God. "

Since every house must have a designer and builder, what of our far more intricate and better-equipped earth. And we all aware, that there is no design without a designer.

The earth bears the stamp of a deliberate design that provides many delightful things for our enjoyment.

So to answer your question, which is " What do you call a person who believes nature is god. The Bible invites that person to open his mind and eyes, instead of remaining inexcusable concerning the way our world provides so many facts that nothing can come into existence with such design without a designer.

The followers of Yahweh expected a covenantal relationship characterized by guidance, protection, and blessings in return for their faithfulness and obedience to His laws. They anticipated the coming of a Messiah who would restore Israel, establish justice, and bring peace. Additionally, they believed in the promise of a future where God would dwell among His people, providing them with hope and security. Overall, their expectations were deeply rooted in a vision of divine intervention and fulfillment of God's promises.

The Bible mentions what happens when a person dies. Psalm 146:4 mentions, "His spirit goes out, he returns to the ground; on that very day his thoughts perish.” The dead person no longer has pain.

Ecclesiastes 9:5, "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing at all..." The fact that the person is with God means that the memories of how that person was, is now in Jehovah's memory. He will resurrect our loved ones in his due time. Acts 24:15, "There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Jesus said at John 5:28,29, "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out,...."

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Here is what the Bible has to say concerning the One who has made life possible on earth.

Revelation 4: 11 reads: " You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honour and the power, because you created all things, and because of your will they came into existence and were created."

Read Psalm 90: 2 says that he has always existed and Isaiah 64: 8 shows that he is the Father and the potter of mankind

The first Book of the Bible, called Genesis in chapter 1, teaches us the order in which everything came into existence. You will certainly notice that the account is given from the standpoint of an observer on earth.

So to answer your question, which is: " What is a creator? Well ! As the Bible says; It is someone who can build something with his hands. The Bible describes that person as a Father or a Potter. And Jehovah God has proven himself to be both.

Puja is important for the Hindus because this signifies their love to God and a way to keep them happy and pleased. Puja also is a way for some Hindus to loose stress by focusing on God, it is said that their stress goes away. It is also for the same reason Mass and Church is important for us Christians and Mosque is important for the Muslims

The group of people in the church are called a congregation.

The first Book of the Bible called Genesis 1: 1 has this to say. " In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. "

Geness 2: 7 shows that he created the first man from the dust from the ground.

The Book of Ecclesiastes 3: 13 reads: " Everyone should eat and drink and find enjoyment for all his hard work. " Which is the gift he has given to the human race.

God also presented himself to mankind in these words. Isaiah 42: 8 reads. " I am Jehovah. That is my name."

The meanong of that name is: 'He causes to become' Isaiah 54: 5.

Revelation 4: 11 reminds us that Jehovah God is worthy to receive the glory and the honour and the power, because he created all things, and because of his will, they came into existence and were created."

So to answer your question, which is "Who is the true God? According to the scriptures mentioned above: Jehovah is his name, who confirms to be the creator of all things and whose name means ? 'He causes to to become'

Humans were created to live on earth. The Book of Psalm 115: 16 reads: " As for the heavens they belong to Jehovah God, But the earth he has given it to the sons of men".

Psalm 115 17 reads: " The dead do not praise God; Nor do any who go down into the silence of death.".

When Adam and Eve decided to no longer live up to God's requirements, here is what God told them, which is written in the first Book of the Bible in Genesis 3: 19. "God said: For dust you are and to dust you will return.

Read Genesis 2: 7 which confirms that we were made from the dust from the ground.

There is no such thing that humans were created to live in heaven.

However the hope that was given to mankind is our resurrection, which means " our stsnding up again" and it refers to a rising up from death, promised in the Book of John 5: 28,29 which confirms that we are in God's memory in the " memorial tombs".

God's purpose was and still is that we live forever on earth.

Read John 17: 3; Psalm 37: 29 which shows, what our future holds in these words. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it".

Something that must be remembered: A high price was paid by God 2'000 years ago, when he sent his precious Son to earth, to redeem the human race from sin and death and to undo the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den. Read John 3: 16 ; 1 John 3: 8.

1 Corinthians 15: 22 reads. " For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive. ( All those who take their stand for God's requirements and government. Read Daniel 2: 44 ; Matthew 6: 9,10.

Here is what the Bible has to say in the Book of Macah 6: 8.

" He has told you,( God has told us ) O man/woman, what is good. And what is Jehovah God requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, And to walk in modesty with God !

The prophet Micah explains that it is not too difficult for humans to please Jehovah God.

1 John 5: 3 reads. " For this is what the love of God means, that we observe his commandments; and yet his commandments are not burdensome".

"Exercise justice." God asks his worshippers to do what is just and fair. This involves thinking and acting in harmony with God's standards of right and wrong.

For example, those who follow God's standards do their best to treat all people honestly and impartially, regardless of their background, nationality, or social status.

Here are a few scriptures to ponder over. Deuteronomy 32: 4; Leviticus 19: 15; Isaiah 1: 1 Hebrew 13: 18.

"Cherish loyalty" The word for 'loyalty' implies not only being faithful in a relationship but also showing kindness and mercy to another person, going beyond the rule of law, which means that we must find pleasure in helping others, especially those in need. Acts 20: 35 reminds us that joy comes from giving.

"Walk in modesty with God" Today we can walk with God by living according to the teachings outlined in his word, the Bible. This requires that we modestly accept our limitations and acknowledge that we depend on God for all things.-- Read John 17: 3; Acts 17: 28; Revelation 4: 11.

God said that his requirements are not burdensome, which means that we can count on His support and He well knows that love has an immense power to bring out the best in others. So despite the persistent rebelliousness of unfauthful mankind, he has remained confident that some humans would respond to his love.

Jehovah God's laws and principles are designed to benefit us, not to oppress us. Read Isaiah 48: 17,18.

So to answer your question, which is: " Why is it so hard for man to follow God? The answer is that God would never ask anything from us that is unreachable, and in addition to that, all what we do in harmony with his requirements, is beneficial for us.

We all want to be happy and the Book of Psalm 1: 1,2 explains that happiness comes, when we find delight in God's law. So try it and see what happens. Acts 17: 27 shows that God is not far off from each one of us, so we can call on him at every hour of the day, from whichever country we live in, and for free.

For the moment we cannot say that the way marriage is celebrated today, honours God's foundation of that institution.

In one survey, 85 percent of the men said that they " feel that 'family life' is very important to a happy satisfied life." Yet you may know of many men who have chosen to get divorced. More and more women, too, are opting for divorce to end marriages marked by boredom, conflict or oppression.

The Creator is the Originator of the family arrangement. Ephesians 3: 14,15 in the Bible shows; that every family on earth owes its name to their heavenly Father, who provides advice that has helped many,many couples to enjoy success in family life.

The first Book of the Bible in Genesis 2: 18, 22-24 tells us that a wife is a helper for her husband and that they should stick together and become one flesh, as a permanent union.

So to answer your question, which is " How does marriage celebrate God as a creator? The answer is written in the Book of Genesis mentioned above, which is to respect each one's role, which is a wife as a helper to her husband who will stick to her with respect in a permanent union.

Which God are you talking about? If it happened to be the God of The Bible, well he did promise not to drown humanity with a flood again.

William Bligh's followers primarily included loyal crew members of the HMS Bounty during the infamous mutiny in 1789, notably men like Fletcher Christian, who led the mutiny against Bligh. After the mutiny, Bligh managed to retain a small group of loyalists who remained faithful to him, including sailors like John Smith and Edward Young. Following the mutiny, Bligh's followers assisted him in his perilous journey to safety, demonstrating their commitment despite the upheaval on the ship.

Estimating the exact number of Shaivism followers is challenging, as it is a major sect of Hinduism with adherents primarily in India and Nepal, along with communities around the world. Estimates suggest there could be tens of millions of followers, but precise figures are difficult to determine due to the diverse and decentralized nature of the tradition. Shaivism is one of the largest Hindu sects, along with Vaishnavism and Shaktism.

True Christians do believe in both the demons and the Devil, since both entities are mentioned as real individuals in the Bible. (James 2:19; Job 1:6-7) We can count on it being true because the Bible itself is the word of Jehovah God (2 Timothy 3:16), and all things that Jehovah speaks are true. (Titus 1:2; John 17:17)

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Many folk religions and indigenous spiritual practices are more likely to have followers conducting ceremonies and rituals in private households rather than in formal temples. These faiths often emphasize personal and familial connections to the divine, with rituals tied closely to home life, agricultural cycles, and community traditions. Additionally, some forms of animism and ancestor worship commonly occur in domestic settings, reflecting the belief that the sacred can be found in everyday life.

The Blackfoot tribe traditionally practiced a spiritual belief system centered around the natural world, focusing on the interconnection between humans and nature. They held a deep reverence for the Great Spirit, known as Nitsitapii, and believed in the presence of spirits in animals, plants, and natural elements. Rituals, ceremonies, and storytelling were essential components of their spirituality, helping to transmit cultural values and teachings. While some members may have adopted Christianity, many continue to honor their ancestral beliefs.