The cross was a well-known tool implemented in one of the most excruciating forms of execution: crucifixion. Public crucifixion was used by the Persians as early as 500 B.C. and later the Greek and Roman empires also employed this method of capital punishment. The incredible pain and humiliation suffered by the victim was a strong … Continue reading “What are the facts and history of the cross? Who were the 2 thieves hanging beside Jesus?”
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According to the Holy Bible, did God curse Man?
What Is the Curse? Genesis 2:16,17, “And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.’ ” When Adam … Continue reading “According to the Holy Bible, did God curse Man?”
What is the role of music in church and are musicians true ministers?
Music was an important element of Jewish temple/synagogue worship and probably influenced the music of the early Christian church. The New Testament records that early Christian worship included singing of psalms from the Old Testament. Subsequently, Christians composed their own hymns. Music has been in churches for a long time. Initially, it was unaccompanied … Continue reading “What is the role of music in church and are musicians true ministers?”
Why was Jesus baptized by John the Baptist?
John the Baptist immersed Jews into the Jordan River with the baptism of repentance. Acts. 19:4, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” Therefore, John’s purpose was to prepare the hearts of the Jews for the greater one who … Continue reading “Why was Jesus baptized by John the Baptist?”
How many will make it through the last days?
“The earth abideth forever,” Ecclesiastes 1:4. From this we know that the literal earth is never going to be destroyed. “There shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts (plans).” II Peter 3:3 This verse informs us that there will be people on this earth in those last days. “The … Continue reading “How many will make it through the last days?”
What is the significance of the number 40 in the Bible? Jesus fasted for 40 days and the Israelites wandered for 40 years.
Numbers used as symbols in the Bible are of special importance. Sometimes the number itself has an exact, literal meaning. Other times, the number represents a scriptural concept. So what is the biblical, symbolic meaning of the number forty? Some examples of the use of forty in the Bible are as follows. Jesus fasted in … Continue reading “What is the significance of the number 40 in the Bible? Jesus fasted for 40 days and the Israelites wandered for 40 years.”
Who are the sons of Ishmael?
Ishmael had twelve sons: Nebajoth, Kedar, Abdeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. (Genesis 25:14-18) According to McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia, Arab historians divide the Arab peoples into the descendants of Joktan (Genesis 10:25-29); and descendants of Ishmael. Some of the tribes founded by sons of Ishmael retained the names of … Continue reading “Who are the sons of Ishmael?”
What's your view on 12 step programs?
12 Step programs can be a great blessing. These programs are designed for people with addictions or behaviors they cannot stop. The first three steps help the person to acknowledge he is out of control, powerless over the addiction. Then he recognizes God can help restore his sanity. Finally, he gives his will and life … Continue reading “What's your view on 12 step programs?”
When will the general probation close? And can we get rid of sin completely before it closes?
The present time in which we live is characterized by sin. At this time, only Jesus’ followers are in court. “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God,” 1 Peter 4:17. (The house of God refers to spirit-begotten Christians. All others are “children of disobedience.” Ephesians 2:2) But the … Continue reading “When will the general probation close? And can we get rid of sin completely before it closes?”
John 3:16 teaches Jesus came into the world in order to save it. So what about those who died before the coming of Jesus? Who will save them?
All mankind are born sinners and have inherited Adam’s death sentence.(Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12,18). So, how could Adam (and all his children) be released from the prison house of death? Justice required that someone else had to take Adam’s place in death. It was the man Jesus Christ who died and fulfilled Adam’s death sentence. … Continue reading “John 3:16 teaches Jesus came into the world in order to save it. So what about those who died before the coming of Jesus? Who will save them?”