And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer. (Rev 6:2) The four horses in Revelation 6 represent four threats: conquest, bloodshed, famine and death. The riders do not seem to represent any specific people. […]
Did Jesus have long hair?
Probably not. Under Jewish law, a man who took a Nazirite vow would grow his hair long as a sign he was under a vow (Numbers 6:5). Consequently, it is most likely that every man not under a Nazirite vow would have short hair, otherwise the long hair of a Nazirite would not mean anything. […]
What does the parable of the wineskins have to do with fasting?
You say: In Matthew 9:14-17 Jesus was asked about fasting he gave three example two of them were not to put new wine in a used wineskins and not patching an old coat with a brand new piece of cloth. My question: What is the relation between this and fasting, what that these examples are […]
What did Mary Magdalene have to do with Judas Iscariot? Did they ever have a relationship or friendship?
There is no statement that Mary Magdalene was involved with Judas Iscariot. However, there is speculation that it is conceivably possible that Mary and Judas were brother and sister.
How many people in the Bible had their names changed by God?
There are several cases where we are told a person had their name changed by God: Abram had his name changed to Abraham (Genesis 17:3 – 6). At the same time, his wife Sarai had her name changed to Sarah (Genesis 17:15 – 16). Jacob had his name changed to Israel (Genesis 32:26 – 30; […]
Was Solomon saved?
The short answer is that we do not know. The reason to believe that Solomon is not saved is that he turned against God, for example: 1Ki 11:4 For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the LORD his God, as […]
What are characteristics of a cult movement and a false prophet?
What are characteristics of a cult movement? This depends on one’s definition of a cult. Some definitions of “cult” from The Free Dictionary: 1.a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader. b. The […]
Who is the tree of life for?
You say: The tree of life in Revelation that is for the healing of the nations – who is it for, since all believers will have glorified bodies? Will it be for the people who are here when the 1000 year reign takes place? As you comment, believers will have glorified bodies, so they will […]
Can a person lose their salvation?
You say: If someone is saved and baptized when they are young, possibly a teenager, and later in life, they say they believe in God but when asked if they believe that Jesus died for their sins so that they may have everlasting life, and they state that they don’t know, or they guess so, […]
What is Romans 2:1 talking about, when it says for us not to judge?
Does Paul mean that literally or was there something else deeper being said about this chapter? We need to read the context. Romans 2:1 is talking to people who judge/condemn others for doing wrong things, but do the same wrong things themselves. Other passages of Scripture, make it plain that we are required to make […]