Paul says: A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 7:39) The implication is that a person is bound to honour their marriage whilst their spouse is living, but if […]
How is Colossians 1:15-20 compatible with biblical unitarianism?
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 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 created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things […]
Why does God call Jesus “God” in Isaiah 9:6, if he is not actually God?
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon[a] his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Firstly this prophecy is very likely not about Jesus in its initial application, and secondly the Hebrew […]
Why does Psalm 45 say concerning Jesus “your throne O God” in Hebrews 1:8, if Jesus is not actually God?
But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” (Hebrews 1:8) There are two possible readings of ‘God’ […]
Does Philippians 2:5-11 mean that Jesus had the nature of God?
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he […]
What is the real definition of worship?
Romans 12:1-2 has a very good definition of worship: I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (2) Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, […]
What did Samson and Jesus have in common?
Faith in God. Although Samson often failed during his life, he remembered his God at the end of his life, and slew more of the enemies of God in his death than in his life. Judges 16:30 So the dead whom he killed at his death were more than those whom he had killed during […]
Where did the hemorrhaging woman that Jesus healed live? Which town was she healed in?
The Scripture doesn’t give the precise details of the town the woman lived in and was healed in. The incident is recorded in the following places: Mat 9:20 And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, Mar […]
Does the Bible direct us to observe the Sabbath today?
The questioner also adds: Jesus said “Sabbath was made for man.”..Think not that I’ve come to destroy the Law” [10 Commandments] Sabbath included…”Heaven + earth will pass away before one jot or tittle will pass from the Law.”..He is “Lord of the Sabbath.”..In Revelation, Christ tells us: His Church Rev. 12:17 ….”keep the commandments of […]
Why is law no longer necessary to experience God’s grace?
The law was a guardian until Christ came. The law showed up sin for what it is but it could not save – no one can be justified by obeying the law. We are justified by faith in Christ. If we could be saved by law then Christ would not have been needed. We do […]