There are a few prophetic Bible passages that indicate Sabbaths and Feasts could be kept in the kingdom of God (Isaiah 66:23, Ezekiel 44:24, Zechariah 14:16). One purpose of a Sabbath is to provide rest from physical work. It may continue to perform this function; as work is done in the Kingdom age (Isaiah 65:21-23). […]
How much power does Jesus have?
This question does not have a straight forward answer. If by “power” you mean “authority” (i.e. freedom to exercise his own will), then Jesus has as much freedom as God has given him. Jesus says “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matt 28:18). God is still God, but God […]
Was Mary from the tribe of Judah or Levi?
We know that Mary’s relative Elizabeth was from the tribe of Levi: Luke 1:5 Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Luke 1:36 And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the […]
Did Paul stand before Caesar?
While being held in custody in Caesarea, Paul appealed to have his court case heard by Caesar himself, as was his right as a Roman citizen (Acts 25:12). Then, on his way to Rome, an angel said to Paul Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you […]
What does the Bible say about contraception?
As with many other issues, the Bible does not say anything directly about contraception. However, as with the other issues, the Bible offers principles that can help us form our attitude to contraception: – Sex is viewed very positively in the Bible. For example, God’s very first command to the first husband and wife (Adam […]
Why are we punished for Adam and Eve’s sin?
The simple answer is that we are not, but as usual there is more to it than that! In the most straight forward sense we are punished for our own sin: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3 v 23 So we are each responsible for our own […]
Is it ok to buy food or buy services on the Sabbath?
In Old Testament times, when the Sabbath was in force, it was not OK. In fact, when Nehemiah was governor of Jerusalem he forbade selling on the Sabbath and even threatened to attack people who came to Jerusalem to sell on the Sabbath after he had forbidden it: 15 In those days I saw in […]
Is there any biblical reference to the rebuilding of the third temple?
The first temple was the one built by Solomon (1 Kings 6:1) beginning in 966 BC. The second temple was built by Zerubbabel (Ezra 5:2), beginning in 530BC. Although Herod rebuilt the temple just before Jesus was born, his temple is still called the “second temple”. The third temple is the one to come. Some people […]
Why did Jesus give the apostles the power to drive out demons a second time? (Mark 3:14-15; 6:7)
In Mark 3:14-15, we are told why Jesus chose the 12 apostles: And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach and have authority to cast out demons. However, they didn’t do all these things immediately. Some training was necessary […]
What did Jesus mean in John 3:8 when talking to Nicodemus?
“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8) I think the point being made here is that you can’t see the wind, you can only see […]