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Was Mary Magdalene married to Jesus?

Answered by . July 24, 2011 - 3:50 pm

No, Jesus was never married. Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ disciples (Luke 8:1-3), and was the first person Jesus appeared to after his resurrection (John 20:10-18). The idea that they were married is suggested in the fictional novel The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown. However, it has no biblical basis. See “Is there […]

Does the Bible predict the return of Elijah and Enoch?

Answered by . July 17, 2011 - 3:06 pm

The Bible never mentions the future of Enoch. All we know is that God “took him” (Gen 5:24; Heb 11:5). On the other hand, there is a prophecy of the return of Elijah: Malachi 4:5-6 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes. And he […]

What is the day of Pentecost?

Answered by . July 17, 2011 - 2:42 pm

The day of Pentecost was the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week (Leviticus 23:15-16). It is also called the Feast of Harvest (Exodus 23:16), the day of firstfruits (Numbers 28:26) and the Feast of Weeks (Deuteronomy 16:10). It was an Israelite festival in which offerings were made to God, including the firstfruits of […]

Who is the rider on the white horse in Revelation 6:2?

Answered by . July 17, 2011 - 2:31 pm

And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer. (Rev 6:2) The four horses in Revelation 6 represent four threats: conquest, bloodshed, famine and death. The riders do not seem to represent any specific people. […]

Did Jesus have long hair?

Answered by . July 17, 2011 - 8:10 am

Probably not. Under Jewish law, a man who took a Nazirite vow would grow his hair long as a sign he was under a vow (Numbers 6:5). Consequently, it is most likely that every man not under a Nazirite vow would have short hair, otherwise the long hair of a Nazirite would not mean anything. […]

Was Solomon saved?

Answered by . June 26, 2011 - 7:01 pm

The short answer is that we do not know. The reason to believe that Solomon is not saved is that he turned against God, for example: 1Ki 11:4  For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the LORD his God, as […]

What are characteristics of a cult movement and a false prophet?

Answered by . June 19, 2011 - 9:56 pm

What are characteristics of a cult movement? This depends on one’s definition of a cult.  Some definitions of “cult” from The Free Dictionary: 1.a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader. b. The […]