Does God hear / answer the prayers of a sinner / unbeliever?
John 9:31 declares, “We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly man who does his will.” It has also been said that “the only prayer that God hears from a sinner is the prayer for salvation.” As a result, some believe that God does not hear and/or will never…
What does it mean that God provides?
There are at least 169 verses in the Bible that refer to the ways God provides for us. Philippians 4:19 puts it simply: “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” While prosperity seekers might always be looking for money or possessions to miraculously arrive, we should…
Is God mad at me? Is God angry with me?
There are several reasons a person might question whether God is angry with him or her. We tend to evaluate God’s disposition toward us based on our current level of comfort or pleasure. When things go wrong, we might think it is God punishing us in anger. Other times, we might feel far from God…
Why does God love us?
This short question is among the most profound questions ever asked. And no human would ever be able to answer it sufficiently. One thing is certain, however. God does not love us because we are lovable or because we deserve His love. If anything, the opposite is true. The state of mankind since the fall…
Does God know our thoughts?
Thoughts are the most private parts of our human experience. No one else can know our thoughts unless we communicate them, so we tend to imagine that anything we think is safe, as long as it stays in our minds. But there is one Person who always knows what we are thinking; God knows everything…
What does it mean to be the apple of God’s eye?
Several verses in the Bible mention “the apple of the eye.” This ancient metaphor is a reference to the “pupil” of the eye, which is exactly how some Bible translations render it. Here are three Old Testament uses of the phrase the apple of the eye: The wise father says to his son, “Keep my…
What does it mean that God is not mocked?
To mock God is to disrespect, dishonor, or ignore Him. It is a serious offense committed by those who have no fear of God or who deny His existence. The most easily recognized form of mockery is disrespect typified by verbal insults or other acts of disdain. It is associated with ridicule, scoffing, and defiance.…
God helps those who help themselves – is it in the Bible?
“God helps those who help themselves” is probably the most often quoted phrase that is not found in the Bible. This saying is usually attributed to Ben Franklin, quoted in Poor Richard’s Almanac in 1757. In actuality, it originated from Algernon Sydney in 1698 in an article titled Discourses Concerning Government. Whatever the original source…
Has anyone ever seen God?
“No one has ever seen God” (John 1:18a). This statement refers to the spiritual nature of God. God is spirit (John 4:24a), and so we are naturally limited in perceiving Him. Physical eyes cannot behold spiritual beings. The Lord Jesus Christ is a unique case: “No one has ever gone into heaven except the one…
What does it mean that God is our sustainer?
Throughout Scripture, God is described as the one who sustains all things (Hebrews 1:3). To sustain something means to give it strength, protection, encouragement, and comfort. God’s sustainment is a holding together with a power that surpasses that of any human. When a person accepts the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, he or…