We are not told the age of Jonathan, but we can figure it out approximately. Here are the relevant facts: David reigned in Hebron for 7.5 years (2 Sam 5:4-5), beginning from the time Saul and Jonathan died. Saul’s youngest son, Ishbosheth, reigned for the last two of those years, and died at age 42 […]
Why wasn’t Lot turned into a pillar of salt?
Two reasons why Lot wasn’t destroyed: A) for Abraham’s sake (Genesis 19:29); B) Lot didn’t enjoy being there, it was agony to him (2 Peter 2:7-8). Lot pleaded with his family all night to go with the angels (Genesis 19:14-15) but they didn’t want to leave. Lot was hesitant to go because he knew his family didn’t […]
Why did Jesus say he wouldn’t drink wine again until the kingdom when he ate and drank other things? (Mark 14:25)
There are three records of Jesus saying things like this, all from when he shared the last supper with his disciples: “I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the Kingdom of God” (Mark 14:25) “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover […]
Do Christians today receive the Holy Spirit around the time of their baptism like they did in Acts?
Yes. Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far […]
Where do I go in the Bible when I feel the whole world is falling around me and I have no place to turn for help?
The Bible contains words of comfort, words that can encourage us when the troubles of life are weighing heavy upon our heart. Along with prayer to God for help, these scriptures can help us endure the challenges we face. Listed below are a few passages that I personally find helpful, I would encourage and invite […]
Why is it important to know your spiritual gifts? And how do you know what your spiritual gift is?
Before we answer these questions, we need to clarify what is meant by the phrase “spiritual gifts”. The phrase is usually used in the Bible [1Cor. 12:1; 14:1] to refer to the miraculous gifts that God sometimes gives to people for various reasons (e.g. the skill and wisdom that God gave to Bezalel so that […]
Can Christians be organ donors?
The Bible doesn’t give any direct information about this issue (because organ doning is a modern medical procedure), so we have to look at the principles it presents and try to best apply them in this situation. A basic Biblical principle that we might take into consideration is that Christians are called to be loving to […]
What happens to people who twist Scripture for their own evil designs?
The Bible makes some strong statements about people distorting Scripture: There are some things in them [Paul’s letters] that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures. (2 Peter 3:16) For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this […]
Will the United States play any role in the times of the Great Tribulation?
The Bible does not mention the United States specifically at all. Presumably, if it still a world power at the time, it will play a role in the events associated with the return of Jesus to earth. But we can only speculate about things that the Bible does not explain.
Where is the prophecy that Christ would be resurrected on the third day?
This is mentioned in Luke 24:46. … and [Jesus] said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 may also imply such as prophecy: 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died […]