Are God’s promises and blessings conditional?
BibleAsk Team
The scriptures in the OT, teach that the blessings of God were conditional and dependent upon Israel’s obedience to His commandments (Ex. 19:5). God said, “if you keep the commandments…
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The law of any government reflects the character of the ones who runs it. Let us see here a better picture of God in His law
What are man’s duties to God and man?
The Decalogue covers man’s moral duties to God and man (Matt. 22:34–40; Matt. 19:16-19). It has been the fundamental standard of conduct since the beginning of time (Ecc. 12:13,14). The…
When you say OMG does that mean you’re taking God’s name in vain?
The acronym OMG stands for the phrase “Oh my God!” Also, the term “gosh” is modified from of the word “God” and the word “geez” is the first syllable of…
What were the responsibilities of a near kinsman in the Jewish law?
In the Jewish system, there were laws and traditions concerning transfer of property, protecting inheritance, providing for the poor, and those that were misjudged. There were several important responsibilities devolved…
Doesn’t the Old Testament law judge the outward actions of man, while the New Testament law judges the inward heart of man?
It is a misconception that the OT law judges the outward actions of a man while the NT law judges the inward heart. That is not how God deals with…
Did Christ end the law (ex. Sabbath and dietary laws)?
The apostle Paul wrote: “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 10:4). This verse doesn’t mean that Christ is the termination of…
Does the first commandment have a deeper meaning?
The first commandment about worshiping other gods states: “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3). Some say, we know that this commandment applied for the polytheistic and…
How does God regard the Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments stand high above all other moral and spiritual laws. It is the manual of human conduct and covers the field of human duty to God and to…
What does the Bible say about bearing false witness?
In the OT, the Lord placed His command “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” (Exodus 20:16) as one of the Ten Commandments which He wrote with His…
What does the Bible say about stealing?
In the OT, the Lord placed His command “You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15) as one of the Ten Commandments which He wrote with His own finger on stone (Exodus…