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Bible Q

What does it mean Jesus is the first and the last?

Jesus is of first importance in God’s plan with humankind and the universe.   Consider Colossians 1:15-20: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.  (16)  For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities–all things were […]

Why did Jesus weep at the tomb of Lazarus? (John 11:35)

We aren’t specifically told why Jesus wept at Lazarus’ tomb. A possible answer is that he was upset because his friend was dead (although he knows he’s going to raise him soon [John 11:23], so this doesn’t seem like the fullest answer). Another possibility is that he weeps because the people around him don’t seem […]

In 1 John 5:16, what is the sin that leads to death?

The questioner also comments: The consensus seems to say that it is sin that continues in the knowledge of the sin.  Eventually God gives up.  I think I disagree.  The passage seems to be referring to something more specific.  I think it may be denial of God.  What do you think? I think in many […]

What Bible verses say there is hope for everyone?

Ecclesiastes 9:4-6 says: …he who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion. For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, […]

Does our soul sleep after death until the return of Jesus?

Thank you for this list of verses that you have provided showing that after death we are in a state of unconsciousness. At Christ’s return there will be a resurrection to judgement of the righteous and unrighteous. “You shall not surely die” is said by the serpent, not by God. Death is real. Psalm 13:3; […]

When a stillborn child’s soul goes to Heaven and we go there too, will we see them and in what stage of maturity will they be?

This is a very upsetting subject.  Although I have never lost an unborn child, I’ve seen the trauma and sorrow experienced by those who have and I extend my sincere sympathy to those who have experienced this loss. Firstly, it is a common misconception that people go to heaven when they die.  The Bible is […]

What is the fate of children who die?

You say: I had two beautiful daughters, one had down syndrome and the other is autistic. Sarah the one who had down syndrome died five years ago from a heart condition that wasn’t treatable. Where would you say she is at? Does the Bible say anything about special needs children? also, would children who died […]