Yes, Luke matches the historical record. It seems to me that Quirinius was governor of Syria twice. The 1st time was before the birth of Christ, and the 2nd...
If we think we are perfect we are about to fall. Pride goeth before a fall. None of us are beyond reproach. Chastening by the Lord. The Lord chastens every...
There have been many questions concerning Quirinius, Luke 2:1, 2, but it can be shown that history does verify Luke’s account of the birth of Christ. Caesar...
"If motherhood is blessed by God..." Is there any doubt that being able to do God's will is to be blessed by God or not? God determined that women would bear...
The 1st goat was killed and his blood was shed (Lev. 16:15 --"Then he shall kill the goat of the sin offering that is for the people and bring its blood...
The location of the real Mount Sinai might be debated for a long, long time. However, there seems to be one place that seems to fit every Scriptural detail....
In Genesis 45:10, Joseph arranged for his father and family to live in Goshen. Traditionally the land is located in the eastern part of the Nile delta called...
In answer to the question, “What should I be looking for in a Christian husband?” I will give my answer for my daughter, a pastor’s daughter, what I think...
I understand how this could be worrisome. But there's hope. First, see the big picture: Regarding 1 Corinthians 6:11, as JD Abshire mentioned, "And such were...
Jeremiah 6:22 says in the New International Version, "This is what the LORD says: 'Look, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is ...
Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) says, "This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and ...
Exodus 12:37 gives a count of “about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.” “Men on foot” may be “foot-soldiers.” Figuring in the women and...
Much of what Catholics believe is the same as Protestants. But there are crucial differences. Two of which are these: 1. You need to be baptized to be saved....
Great question, Samuel! I am a softie on animals, that is, I have a soft spot in my heart for animals, all of which are God's creation. We should respect...
Rebekah knew Esau would be angry when she and Jacob put the plan in place to defraud Isaac and Esau. None of this caught her by surprise. It was just common...
It isn't stated in the Bible how Pharaoh found out that Sarai was Abram's wife. We can only speculate. I believe Pharaoh was a little leery of trusting what...
The language of the Scriptures is quite clear that Saul was saved. I Samuel 10:6-8 records Samuel’s predictions to Saul. Just as Samuel said, the Spirit came...
Short answer, because I didn't see this reference scripture. Proverbs 16:4 says “The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked [according...
Exodus 4:21-26 is one of the most perplexing passages in Scripture. Commentators seem to unanimously say that Moses had sinned, but that the sin is not...
The distance Abraham’s servant traveled to find a bride for Isaac is under 300 miles. This is figured by correctly identifying places. Although Abraham might...
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
Great question, Nelly OKEKE! Leaven (or yeast) in the New Testament symbolizes false teaching. Mark 8:15 --MR 8:15 says, “And he charged them, saying, ‘Take...
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Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
Quotes from Catholic sources: (Pope John Paul II on December 9, 2000 said that) "All who live a just life will be saved, even if they do not believe in Jesus...
Good question, Peter, that you posed: Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star? Revelation 22:16 Isaiah 14:12 Yes, it is true that Jesus...
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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
Isaiah 14:12 Revelation 22:16
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Good question, Peter! According to NAVE (Nave's Topical Bible), the fear of God means reverence for God: Matt. 10:28; Luke 1:50; Luke 12:5; Luke 23:40; Acts...
Though Catholics and Protestants share some parallel beliefs, there are some non-negotiables, I'm sure. What are some of the life-changing differences?
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What does it mean to love God?
Perhaps we should consider King David. He was relentlessly tormented by King Saul. His response: David did not open his mouth to any who planning deceit. He...
Sexual immorality, according to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, refers to illicit sexual intercourse in Acts 15:20, 29; 21:25 for example. But "impurity' (ἀκαθαρσία)...
Great question, Julian! Early Jewish and Christian writings say 4 archangels stood in God's presence: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, and Uriel, but these...
Synchronicity - An apparently meaningful coincidence in time of two or more similar or identical events that are casually unrelated. I've never heard of this...
The angels are male. 1/3 of the angels were cast down to earth. They saw that the women of earth were desirable. Their offspring were the nephelium. The...
This is a good question. There is something to consider about Revelation 22:15 that gives a new perspective. This verse indicates some will not enter through...
This one single word seems to me like an excellent password today. May I suggest it? The poet, John Milton, wrote: And he said Sibboleth.— “And how...
I humbly submit the rider is the Lord Jesus and as a Jew wearing a tallit a Jewish prayer shawl. A worn garment carried everywhere and sometimes spelled...
I humbly submit my opinion on the matter, for your consideration: The higher level of evil and rebellion we are experiencing from all quarters is much like a...
The context here is that of Cyrus and the Jewish nation (Isaiah 45:4-13) where God allows Cyrus to be successful for the sake of Israel. God allows all...
Great question, Teri! Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 3:10 Using the grace God gave me, I laid a foundation, like a skilled master-builder; and another man is...
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How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?
I have read some articles on its symbolism, and one thing is clear, believing that later the Temple would replace the Tabernacle: Jesus’ body is the curtain...
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What are the Christian themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?
Great question, Peggy! I can think of at least one clear example of a non-healing of a believer: The Bible says of him in Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him...
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