Are these contradictions? John 1:18: "No one has seen God at any time" and John 14:9: "He who has seen me has seen the Father."
When scriptures appear to be unclear, it can often be useful to examine the context, meaning, the verses surrounding an unclear scripture. In this case, the wordings of John 1:18 and John 14:9, when read in isolation, at first can appear to be conflicting. God is a divine spirit being. People live on the physical plane [...]
What is an Elder in a church?
An “elder” is a spiritually mature individual entrusted with guiding, teaching and caring for the church congregation. Their role is grounded in biblical principles and modeled after Christlike humility and service.Elders are described in the Bible as overseers and shepherds of the church. In Acts 20:28, Paul exhorts the elders of Ephesus to “keep watch [...]
Is it a sin to be rich?
Some people say that being a good Christian means that God will automatically bless you with riches, but this is not true. Jesus and his apostles owned very few possessions, and they never taught that a Christian’s life would be carefree and filled with earthly wealth - often it’s just the opposite. However, being rich [...]
Why didn't God just create many people in the garden of Eden since His original command was to be fruitful and multiply?
God did not create multiple pairs of people in Eden, and this is directly connected to the singular nature of Jesus' ransom. God's plan was meticulously designed from the beginning, including the solution for sin.• Creation of Humanity: God created one man, Adam, in His own image, giving him moral intelligence, the capacity to reason, love, [...]
What did Jesus mean in John 14:30 when he said, "…the ruler of the world is coming, and he has nothing in me"?
The “ruler of the world” refers to Satan. “He has nothing in me” is a Greek legal idiom that means, “He has no claim against me,” or “There’s no case to be made.” In ancient Greek usage, this phrase carried the weight of legal disqualification. Satan has no legal ground, no authority, no rights and [...]
What is meant by the "kingdom of God" in Mark 1:14-15?
Mark 1:14-15: “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”During his ministry, Jesus repeated taught about the “kingdom of God.” This term is used [...]