The difference between old and new wine is based on fermentation. Old wine is fermented and has an alcoholic content. The new wine mentioned in the Bible is usually grape juice and has no alcoholic content. The word “wine” is mentioned 231 times in the King James Bible. In the Old Testament there are 3 … Continue reading “Which scriptures pertain to intoxicating wine versus non-intoxicating wine (sweet wine or grape juice)? What is the difference between old and new wine? In Regard to the miracle that Jesus performed in Cana, what is the difference between the “best” wine that was served at the end and the inferior wine that was served earlier?”
Why did Jacob use a stone for a pillow when he stopped for the night on his way to Haran?
Why does Jacob use a stone for a pillow? The scriptures tell us “Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. When he reached a certain place he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep.” (Genesis … Continue reading “Why did Jacob use a stone for a pillow when he stopped for the night on his way to Haran?”
Why did the angels in the dream of Jacob need a ladder if they had wings?
The account of Jacob’s dream does not say that the angels had wings. Genesis 28:12 says, “He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.” Artists’ conceptions of this dream usually show angels … Continue reading “Why did the angels in the dream of Jacob need a ladder if they had wings?”
Do animals have “rights”?
Throughout human history animals have been thought of as property to be used by man. In the Bible animals have been used for servitude, riding them for transportation and warfare (Nehemiah 2:12; Psalm 32:9; Proverbs 21:31; Matthew 21:1-7), and plowing the fields (Deuteronomy 25:4), etc. Animals were used for religious sacrifice beginning in the Garden … Continue reading “Do animals have “rights”?”
It is wrong to eat meat,particularly pork?
Is it wrong to eat meat, particularly pork? No, you can see from the above scriptures that God sanctioned the eating of meat after the Flood. However, dietary restrictions of the Law (during the time of Moses) were imposed upon the Jews for health purposes and also as a test for their loyalty and obedience to God. … Continue reading “It is wrong to eat meat,particularly pork?”
Why did the three Hebrews in Daniel chapter one eat only pulse and water for ten days?
When Daniel and his three Hebrew companions were taken captive to Babylon, Daniel resolved not to defile himself with royal food (meat) and wine that might have been offered to idols and thus violate the Law of Moses, so he asked the chief official if he and his companions could have nothing but vegetables and … Continue reading “Why did the three Hebrews in Daniel chapter one eat only pulse and water for ten days?”
Why were the “High Priests commanded to eat meat”?
We believe you are referring to Leviticus 8:30-31, “Then Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood from the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments and his sons and their garments. Moses then said … Continue reading “Why were the “High Priests commanded to eat meat”?”
If God has already planned everything for us, how can we have a free will? How could God be “angered” by something if he planned it?
God created man in his “image” (Genesis 1:26-27), which means that man has the ability to reason and to make choices. God could have made man a robot to always do what is right, but then he would not be in God’s “image.” God could have shielded man from Satan’s temptation, but then man would … Continue reading “If God has already planned everything for us, how can we have a free will? How could God be “angered” by something if he planned it?”
Does everyone have an angel and what is the purpose of that angel?
The word “angel” means messenger or ambassador. In the past, angels had been sent to earth by God to execute His commands and make His purposes known to men. You can read about some examples in the Old Testament where angels appeared to Abraham, Hagar, Jacob, Moses, Sampson's mother, Elijah, David, Daniel and Zechariah. In … Continue reading “Does everyone have an angel and what is the purpose of that angel?”
What does the scripture mean “Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures [eagles] will gather.” (Matthew 24:28)?
In Matthew 24 and Luke 17:20-36 Jesus tells his disciples what the signs would be of his second presence. He tells them that the end times would be similar to the days of Noah when people were eating, drinking and marrying up until Noah entered the ark (Luke 17: 26-27). In verse 34 of Luke 17 … Continue reading “What does the scripture mean “Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures [eagles] will gather.” (Matthew 24:28)?”