Angels being immortal (Luke 20:35-36), would be the same in the New Testament times and the Old Testament times. There are several recorded instances in the Old Testament of angels being mistaken for men, therefore I conclude that angels would be similar in height to people. Some examples of angels being mistaken for people: Three […]
Is John’s baptism invalid?
Further details from the questioner: In Act 19:1-7 we read that Paul baptizes some Brethren who had already been baptized by John, does this make John’s baptism invalid, and if so, what about Christ’s own Baptism? The validity of a baptism depends not on who is the baptizer, but on the person being baptized. Although […]
What does Paul’s phrase, “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” mean?
Relevant verses: 2Co 5:1-10 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (2) For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, (3) if indeed by putting it on […]
At what point does the hand of God leave us?
The questioner has quoted: “For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You. When I was made in secret. And […]
Should a church stress the standard of 100% adult members being baptized?
The NT is unequivocal on the need for baptism: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16) This being said, your question may have a misplaced emphasis. Jesus says “whoever believes and is baptised …” — belief must precede baptism. Those who have expressed a […]
In what way were sacrifices “shadows”?
A shadow is a picture cast by a tangible object. The sacrifices were a representation of the atonement/reconciliation/forgiveness of sins the coming messiah would achieve. Jesus the Messiah was the tangible reality. The sacrifices were the picture illustrating aspects of this amazing salvation to come through Jesus. The Law of Moses, extensively used physical things […]
What women did Jesus know personally?
Apart from his mother and at least three sisters (Matthew 13:56), I can think of the following: Peter’s wife (Mark 1:30; 1 Cor 9:5); Peter’s mother-in-law (Mark 1:30); Mary of Bethany (Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-3; Matthew 21:17; Mark 11:11); Martha of Bethany (Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-3; Matthew 21:17; Mark 11:11); Joanna, wife of Cuza (Luke 8:3; […]
How did all the Israelites, 2-3 million, get through the tabernacle to make their personal sacrifices?
The total area of the tabernacle was 100 x 50 cubits (that is roughly 150 x 75 feet or 50 x 25 metres). This area was used to kill the sacrificial animals for the whole population. If you compare this with the size of a modern abattoir that is needed to process even a few […]
What did God mean in Genesis 15:16 when he said, “for the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure”?
This phrase, “for the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure”, means that the Amorites were not yet evil enough for God to destroy. God doesn’t rejoice at the death of the wicked – he wants wicked people to change and become righteous. Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure in the […]
What does the bible say about being fearful of confrontation?
The Bible describes various confrontations faced by God’s people. When the people of Israel were to invade and take possession of the promised land – when they were to confront their enemies – Moses encouraged them with the following words recorded in Deuteronomy 31:3-6: The LORD your God himself will go over before you. He […]