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Do we have a responsibility for injured workers?

Answered by . March 13, 2010 - 8:23 pm

What does the Bible say the responsibility is of the church for a man doing volunteer work on a new church and falls, experiences a traumatic injury, and will probably never be able to work again? There are two main considerations to take into account. One is the responsibility of the church to the man […]

What is the “abomination that causes desolation” spoken of by Daniel and Jesus?

Answered by . March 13, 2010 - 8:19 pm 25

Reference to the ‘abomination of desolation’ occurs in Daniel 8:13; 9:27, Matthew 24:15, and Mark 13:14. In the two New Testament texts, the reader is advised to refer to Daniel’s reference to the ‘abomination’, in order to understand its meaning. Due to this advice, many people believe that the ‘abomination of desolation’ has the same […]

What are the name of the ten kingdoms that shall rise during the tribulation period?

Answered by . March 13, 2010 - 8:15 pm

This question assumes that ten kingdoms shall rise in a future ‘tribulation period’. Specific reference to a ‘tribulation period’ occurs in Matthew 24:21, 29, and Revelation 7:14. Neither of these passages say anything about ten kingdoms rising during the tribulation. Reference to ten kings appears in Daniel 7:24. Since these kings are represented by the […]

After death, what will happen to the sinner?

Answered by . March 13, 2010 - 8:13 pm 1

There is only one hope for life and reward after death — resurrection (Job 19:26-27, Daniel 12:1-2, Luke 14:14-15, John 5:28-29; 11:23-24, Acts 4:1-2; 24:15, Hebrews 6:1-2; 11:35, 39-40, Philippians 3:10-11). Judgment is in the future, and takes place at the return of Christ, not before (Ecclesiastes 12:14, Daniel 12:1-2, Matthew 7:21-23; 10:14-15; 11:22-24; 12:36-37; 13:24-50; 16:27; […]

Was Galilee not part of Israel (the Northern Kingdom) after being destroyed by the Assyrians? If so, why were Galileans not stigmatized to the same degree as Samaritans?

Answered by . March 13, 2010 - 2:48 am

The region of Galilee is in Northern Palestine, and thus would have formed part of the Kingdom of Israel. The Israelite population of Galilee was deported by the Assyrians (cf. 2 Kings 15:29). This region would have been repopulated by Gentiles from other parts of the Assyrian empire (like the Samaritans). Under the Maccabees this region […]

Are “soul ties” mentioned in the Bible?

Answered by . March 9, 2010 - 9:06 pm

No, “soul ties” are never mentioned in the Bible. Soul ties are said to be connections between two people’s souls, but the idea has no basis in Scripture. However, the Bible does speak of close friendships. A good example is David and Jonathan: After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit […]

What is the correct meaning of the title “bishop”?

Answered by . March 9, 2010 - 8:49 pm

The Greek word episkopos occurs five times in the New Testament (Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:7; 1 Peter 2:25). The word is translated “bishop” in the King James Version, but “overseer” in most modern versions.  The word means an overseer or superintendent. The term is used in reference to Jesus Christ in 1 Peter 2:25 […]