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Why did Jesus choose to speak in parables and riddles?

Matthew 13:10-11, 15 (NIV), “The disciples came to him and asked, ‘Why do you speak to the people in parables?’ He replied, ‘Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them…For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and … Continue reading “Why did Jesus choose to speak in parables and riddles?”

What is the difference between being a Christian and being a Roman Catholic? As a Christian, am I required to read my Bible everyday?

A Christian is a follower of Jesus. “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me,’” Matthew 16:24. ​ In order to do this, a person must first recognize he is a sinner, then believe Jesus died for him. Finally, … Continue reading “What is the difference between being a Christian and being a Roman Catholic? As a Christian, am I required to read my Bible everyday?”

What are the real things we can do today to get to paradise? Only according to the Bible.

Three Scriptures use the word paradise. So to determine the way to get there, we need to identify where it is. Luke 23:43, “Verily, I say to you today, you will be with me in Paradise.” Rotherham, one of the more accurate translations, places the comma after the word today. On that very day, Jesus … Continue reading “What are the real things we can do today to get to paradise? Only according to the Bible.”

What is the meaning of and who wrote Psalm 91?

The traditional Jewish thought is that Moses wrote Psalm 91.  Moses wrote this during the 40 years of wilderness wandering. He experienced many dangers while leading over a million people through a hot desert without the protection of a large army or a permanent walled dwelling. During those years, Israel did see God’s punishment in … Continue reading “What is the meaning of and who wrote Psalm 91?”

If a Christian dies, has the person died because (1) he or she sinned or (2) it's God's will for that one to die?

1.  Does a person die for his or her sins?  No. 1 Corinthians 15:22, “For as in Adam all die…” Christian or not, everyone dies. Christian or not, everyone has sinned. We are all under the penalty of death due to the sin of Father Adam. Because Adam sinned, all of his posterity are also … Continue reading “If a Christian dies, has the person died because (1) he or she sinned or (2) it's God's will for that one to die?”

Why do we die?

In the beginning, God created everything. The best part of his earthly creation was the first man, Adam. Adam’s wife Eve was created using one of Adam’s ribs. Adam and Eve were perfect, and lived in a beautiful place called the Garden of Eden. God wanted to test Adam and Eve’s obedience, so he gave … Continue reading “Why do we die?”

Who was Mary Magdalena to Jesus?

Mary Magdalene was a Jewish woman who suffered from demon possession. There are only twelve verses in the Bible, specifically in the Gospels, where Mary Magdalene is mentioned by name. Mark 16:9 (KJV,) "Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils." After His resurrection, the Lord … Continue reading “Who was Mary Magdalena to Jesus?”