We know from Scripture that not all men will be raised from the dead. The following passages indicate that some people will never come to life again: Psalm 49:19-20 his soul will go to the generation of his fathers, who will never again see light. (20) Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like […]
Why do preachers have to be faithful?
All believers have to be faithful. Jesus words in Matt 24:44-51 make this very clear: “Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (45) “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them […]
How exactly does Jesus pay for our sins if he is not God?
It is because Jesus is not God that he can save us from our sins. Jesus was a mortal man who faced the same temptations and weaknesses we face. He was able to relate to what we go through, although unlike us, Jesus never gave in to temptation. Hebrews vividly makes this point. Heb 2:14-18 […]
What happens to those who have died and never had the chance to hear the gospel?
This is a really tough question to answer because I do not think the Bible gives us sufficient information with which to answer it. Certainly Jesus never discusses those who die without hearing the gospel message. Whenever Jesus discusses the judgment he refers to two categories of people: those who did the will of the […]
Was Mary Magdalene the sister of Lazarus?
This is not something that is explicitly stated in the gospels, but many have made this link. An excellent summary of the argument is given by Harry Whittaker in his book Studies in the Gospels. The relevant essay can be found online here.
Why did God choose to bring Jesus into the lineage of David through his mother Mary?
The question continues: “Is there a spiritual connection or reason for this instead of his lineage of David coming through his father Joseph?” Reasons why God brought Jesus into the lineage of David through Mary We know that the Messiah was to be descended from David – 2 Samuel 7:12-14: When your days are […]
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?
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 […]
What does “pruning” mean in John 15:2?
Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:2) Gardeners often cut back the early growth on some plants to focus the energies of the plant towards produce more growth. For example, if you prune […]
Was Joshua married?
There is no reference to Joshua having a wife or to his having children. Nevertheless he may have been married and it simply was not recorded.
Did Samson commit suicide?
And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and he leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other. And Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines.” Then he bowed with all his strength, and the house fell upon the lords […]