2001 Archive

Question: Is one denomination bound for heaven? “Those who would be going to heaven; are they from one particular church? And how are they selected?” Ghana Answer: First of all, we must have a biblical understanding of what the church is. The Bible says, “Ye are come ...Read More

Question: What about women’s head coverings? “In a recent Present Truth Question and Answer page, you addressed a question from Zimbabwe, concerning women’s place in the church. About that same time, I received the enclosed article, ‘The Women’s Head Veiling,’ …which I am enclosing in the ...Read More

“For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”(2 Corinthians 6:2) The Greek word swthria (soteria) that was translated salvation in this verse was ...Read More

“In Him was life and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness and the darkness apprehended it not.” (John 1:4, 5 R.V.) The marginal rendering, “overcame,” gives us the exact meaning of the text and conveys a message ...Read More

Question: “I would like to know about justification by faith; how one is justified.” Zimbabwe Answer: “We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” (Romans 3:28) We are justified by faith, by believing that God can and will ...Read More

Question: “I would like to know about the so-called Trinity. The nature of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and whether the Spirit has anything to do with the seven spirits of Revelation 1.” Zimbabwe Answer: We have so much literature ...Read More

Question: “My Jewish friend has stumped me with a Scripture that I don’t understand. It’s in one of the Psalms, and says that they/we ‘are all gods.’  This verse is also quoted by Jesus, which I have never understood.  Can you help me? Thanks!” ...Read More