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121. If Paul Had Not Expected a Resurrection Would He Have Lived a Self-indulgent Life? No, he was not that kind of man. In the passage in 1Co_15:32 he is considering the attitude of an opponent, and is stating such an argument as might be made by one who believed there was no life beyond … Continue reading “121 – If Paul Had Not Expected a Resurrection Would He Have Lived a Self-indulgent Life?”

122. Is It Known Who Were Paul's Parents? The name of Paul's parents are not given in the Scriptures. The only mention of his blood relations is in Act_23:16 and Rom_16:7, Rom_16:11, but whether Andronicus, Junia and Herodion were really relatives or simply friends is an open question. Source: 555 Difficult Bible Questions Answered

119. Why Was Twelve the Number of the Apostles? All of the twelve disciples were Jews. Their number was doubtless fixed upon after the analogy of the twelve tribes. They were mostly Galileans, taken from the common people, and some at least had been disciples oi John the Baptist. (See Mat_12:25; Joh_1:35; Mat_19:28.) Source: 555 … Continue reading “119 – Why Was Twelve the Number of the Apostles?”

120. Have We a Historical Record of the Deaths of the Apostles? The records of their end are found in traditions preserved by the early Church. Matthew, was martyred in Ethiopia; Mark in Alexandria, Egypt; Luke was hanged on an olive tree in Greece; John, after many perils, died a natural death in Ephesus; Peter … Continue reading “120 – Have We a Historical Record of the Deaths of the Apostles?”

118. John the Baptist's Place in Prophecy. "Who was the last prophet of the old dispensation?" John the Baptist came as the forerunner of Christ, and so may be considered the last prophet of the old dispensation. Christ said: "All the prophets and the law prophesied until John". Otherwise, if you regard him as belonging … Continue reading “118 – John the Baptist's Place in Prophecy.”

116. When Did John the Baptist Die ? The date is somewhat difficult to determine with any degree of reliability. The first Passover of Jesus' ministry is believed to have occurred in A. D. 27. His baptism at John's hands took place immediately before that time. John's imprisonment in the tower of Machaerus in all … Continue reading “116 – When Did John the Baptist Die ?”

117. Was John the Baptist Elijah? The statement in the affirmative is made a number of times in the New Testament (See Mat_11:14, Mat_17:10-12; Mar_9:12-13. See also Mat_4:5.) But some of the ablest commentators hold that we must interpret the connection figuratively, and that there is no reason for believing that this means any more … Continue reading “117 – Was John the Baptist Elijah?”

114. What Is Known of John's Birth and Early Training? He was of the priestly race by both parents, his father, Zacharias, being a priest of the course of Abijah, and Elisabeth a descendant of Aaron. Of the first thirty years of his life, the only history we have is contained in a single verse, … Continue reading “114 – What Is Known of John's Birth and Early Training?”

115. Was John the Baptist Sentenced to Death Before the Dance of Salome? While there is no record to prove it, the presumption is that Herod, in his mind, had already condemned John on political grounds as one whose existence endangered his position and authority, but his awakened conscience and the fear inspired by John's … Continue reading “115 – Was John the Baptist Sentenced to Death Before the Dance of Salome?”

113. What Were the Locusts That Became the Food of John the Baptist? Some writers think it may have been the common locust or green grasshopper, which, when prepared and dried, tastes somewhat like a shrimp. Many ancient authors mention them as food. Diodorus Siculus refers to a people of Ethiopia, who were called acridophaghi, … Continue reading “113 – What Were the Locusts That Became the Food of John the Baptist?”