This idea comes from King James Version of the Bible, which says: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Matthew 6:6 [KJV] However, Jesus is not talking […]
Do you think that Jesus cares about struggles like anorexia?
Yes, I have no doubt that Jesus cares. In the gospels we read that Jesus was moved with compassion when he saw the sick and suffering (cf. Matthew 14:14). Please don’t think that your suffering is too trivial for Jesus to care, or that it is not worth praying about.
Is there evidence outside the Bible that proves that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ?
Jesus is mentioned in several historical texts outside the Bible. The most commented on is Josephus (Antiquities of the Jews 18.63-64). Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive […]
How many times is God called “Yahweh” in the Bible?
“Yahweh” is God’s personal name (see Exodus 3:13-15 and Exodus 6:2-3), and is usually “translated” as Lᴏʀᴅ (in small caps). It’s not really a translation because Yahweh does not mean Lord. Rather, it means something like “I am who I am” or “I will be who I will be”. God has other names also. The following table gives […]
What is the difference between soul and spirit? Do animals have a soul?
Soul The Hebrew and Greek words that are translated as ‘soul’ in our Bibles are also translated many times as ‘life’ or ‘person’ or ‘anyone’ or ‘creature’. The word that is used depends very much on the Bible translation. For example, in Leviticus 4:2, the KJV has ’If a soul sin through ignorance against any […]
Where in the Bible does it say children are supposed to take care of their mother?
The principle of children caring for their parents (and parents caring for their children) runs throughout the Bible. Here is a selection of passages: Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Proverbs 19:26 He who does violence […]
What foods did Jesus eat?
It is specifically stated that Jesus ate bread (Matt 26:26), fish (Luke 24:42), and wine (Luke 7:34). On one occasion it is recorded that he intended to eat figs (Mark 11:13). It is also reasonable to assume that Jesus ate the Passover lamb, as well as the other foods usual for the times, such as […]
Will we be literally resurrected?
Yes. In Daniel we read And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. (Daniel 12:2) The word “resurrection” literally means “standing up again”; i.e., though you have lain down and died, you will stand up again and be […]
Where in the Bible does it talk about meeting a person’s needs before trying to win them to Christ?
This is not a direct quotation from the Bible, but is the common experience of those preaching the gospel. People who are worried about where their next meal is coming from may not be immediately attentive to your preaching.
Where does it say the harvest is plentiful?
In Luke 10:2 Jesus says “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field”.