figurative – Bible Q

In John 14:2 Jesus said he goes to prepare a place for us. Why will we need a place/room/mansion in the Kingdom?

Answered by BibleQ . July 29, 2014 - 4:37 am 2

John 14:2: In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? Full Question: In John 14:2 Jesus said he goes to prepare a place for us. My question is: why do we need a place (room; mansion)? When […]

Which numbers in the Bible are literal and which aren’t?

Answered by BibleQ . October 2, 2011 - 3:17 am

The only way to tell the difference between literal and figurative is context. For example, when we find something in a historical book, like the book of Kings, then it is likely to be literal. When we find something in a poetic book, like Psalms, then it is likely to be figurative. However, even then […]

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In John 14:2 Jesus said he goes to prepare a place for us. Why will we need a place/room/mansion in the Kingdom?

Which numbers in the Bible are literal and which aren’t?

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