There is very little available data by which to answer this question. After the death of Saul, David became king of Judah in Hebron (2 Sam 2:11). We are told this happened when David was thirty years old (2 Sam 5:4-5). At the same time Saul’s youngest son, Ishbosheth, began to reign in Mahanaim at […]
Is it OK for a Christian to drink wine?
The full question: I would like to know whether I could drink wine. I heard over a television site (Christian) that we should not drink anything that is fermented. Also, regarding eating crab, prawns (shell fish), and any fish without scales. The short answer is yes, it is permissible for a Christian to drink wine […]
How can someone experience salvation?
A few snippets from Scripture on the subject of salvation . . . To be saved, we need to: Hear the gospel (Romans 10:14) Understand the gospel (Acts 28:27) Believe the gospel (Hebrews 11:6) Response of belief: Repentance (Luke 15:7) Burial in water (baptism) symbolising death to serving sin (Romans 6:4) Rising to a new […]
Where in the Bible does it say there is a heaven and hell?
In the Bible, ‘heaven’ can mean slightly different things. For example: Heaven can be the area through which birds fly. Genesis 1:20: And God said, ” . . . let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” Heaven can be the area where the stars are. Genesis 22:17: I will surely […]
What language did Adam speak in the garden?
This is a really interesting question but there is simply no way to answer it. The Bible says nothing about what language Adam and Eve spoke. The Genesis record is written in Hebrew but this does not tell us what Adam and Eve spoke.
If it’s OK for Christians to eat shellfish and pork then is it OK for Christians to commit sexual immorality?
All food permitted, before and after the Law of Moses Both before and after the Law of Moses God allowed people to eat anything. The instruction given to Noah was “Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you.” (Genesis 9:3). During the period of the Law of Moses food was restricted for the […]
What is the verse that says something like, “he won’t give me more than I can handle”?
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it – 1 Corinthians 10:13
Is the antichrist known to be on the earth today?
Yes. In one of his letter, John wrote: Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. {19} They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been […]
Is Isaiah 9:6’s “Wonderful counselor” related to Isaiah 7:14 and 8:8’s “Immanuel”?
Most readers familiar with the book of Isaiah are aware that the “Immanuel” prophecy in 7:14 and 8:8 has a short-term prophetic application to someone in the days of the prophet Isaiah, as well as secondary long-term application to Jesus in Matthew 1:23. 10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your God for […]
How many people’s names were changed by God?
See previous answer, here.