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What scriptures can guide someone questioning their gender and considering surgery?

The issues of transgender identity and homosexuality have sparked intense debate within modern culture and society, particularly among evangelical groups. Many Christians struggle with how to uphold a biblical perspective on sexuality in a world t…
2 April 2025
Do the promises in the Bible still apply to Christians today, and if so, why don’t they always seem to come true in my life or in the world?

The Bible warns believers against attempting to judge God's motives or methods, since our perspective will always fall short of reality. In the situations you cited, God makes promises to the believer, but to appreciate the meaning of those promises…
20 March 2025
If all must die once, what about believers alive at the Rapture?

When interpreting any passage of the Bible, we must understand its meaning within the context it is given. Trying to understand a single verse taken out of context will usually result in an incorrect interpretation, especially in the case of Hebre…
4 March 2025
Were people buried near the Eastern Gate in OT times, or did this start post-Islam?

Pastor Armstrong taught that the Old Testament foretells the Messiah's return to Jerusalem through the East Gate: Zech. 14:1 Behold, a day is coming for the LORD when the spoil taken from you will be divided among you. Zech. 14:2…
4 March 2025
Will we rule planets in the Eternal Kingdom?

The teaching you have heard or experienced is false. At the Rapture or resurrection the Church (believers), believers will collect their inheritance based on the eternal rewards given. A portion of this inheritance will …
4 February 2025
In Genesis 3:12 does "flaming sword" refer to God's shechinah glory?

While we can't be certain of the nature of the flaming sword, it's association with cherubim strongly suggests it was an appearance of the Shechinah Glory of God. Cherubim are typically found guarding the glory of God wherever it appears in the Old …
4 February 2025
Does God still speak to us today?

This question plagues the minds of many, even to this day is, “Does God still speak to us today?” This question, on the surface, can be very perplexing, but when we take a survey of scripture, we find that the Lord has always spoken and still speaks...
16 December 2024
What is the difference between permissive will of God and perfect will of God?

To start, God is sovereign. Nothing can get by Him or change His perfect will. However, we must acknowledge that humans (believers and unbelievers), were created by God to make decisions concerning basic life, needs and desires. Therefore, where doe…
18 September 2024
The Gospel Simplified: The Path to Salvation

Verse by Verse Ministry International is regularly asked about the Gospel. What is it, and why does it matter? The gospel is the life-changing message of Jesus Christ—a message of hope, love, and redemption. In this article, we’ll break down th…
15 August 2024
I'm struggling, do you have advice?

As the world faces many trials and tribulations, VBVMI would like to offer some encouragement through the eternal word of God. It is our hope that some will use this as a means of guidance through any difficult situation or through any temptation or…
10 August 2024