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Who were the resurrected saints who came out of the tombs in the earthquake and went into Jerusalem when Jesus died? (Matthew 27:52-53)

Answered by . November 10, 2018 - 5:55 am

A very strange incident This is a good question, and perhaps the oddest and most challenging little detail about the crucifixion account in Matthew. Here is the passage: Matthew 27: 51 And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. 52 […]

Who are God’s elect?

Answered by . December 3, 2011 - 10:31 pm

God’s elect, are those chosen by God (Mark 13:20).  Other terms for the elect: The faithful (Psalm 31:23; Matthew 24:45) The saints (Daniel 7:18; Ephesians 1:18; 1 Thess 3:13) Believers (Acts 5:14;  1 Pet 1:20-21) The sons or children of God (Gal 3:26) The called (1 Pet 2:9; Jude 1:1)  

Who belongs to the communion of saints?

Answered by . September 10, 2011 - 11:01 pm 2

There are many references to saints in the Scriptures.  The faithful in Israel were called saints (Psalm 148:14), and the believers in the New Testament are frequently referred to as saints.    Distinguishing features of saints as mentioned in Scripture: Excellent ones in whom God delights (Psalm 16:3) Those sanctified in Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:2) Those […]

What will we do in heaven?

Answered by . December 5, 2010 - 9:46 am 2

Contrary to popular belief, the Christian hope is for Jesus to return to the earth (Acts 1:11), for him to raise the dead (1Thess. 4:16; 1Cor. 15:20-23; the resurrection) and make his faithful followers immortal (Rom. 2:6,16), and for the world to then be made perfect (Rom. 8:18-21). Put bluntly, people do not go to […]