Who is the mother of Mary? (Ghana)

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was an ordinary but remarkable Jewish woman. God specifically chose her to give birth to Jesus, the Messiah of the tribe of Judah and of the lineage of David. Luke 1:26-28,31,35: (NIV) “In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the [...]

Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV), "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Is the verse speaking of Jesus or the Bible when referencing “word?”

The Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance (Greek word G3056, logos) includes as the meaning: intention, purpose, plan, something said (including the thought); communication (mouthpiece, special messenger); a topic; reasoning; a motive.” It also means “divine expression.” The Greek word logos is used 331 times in the New [...]

Please explain “star differing from star in glory” in 1 Corinthians 15:41. Is this a collective or individual work as a new creature regarding our positions of honor in the kingdom? Is it proportionate to the zeal of our faithfulness in our walk?

Yes, it is an individual work with a heavenly reward proportionate to faithful zeal.1 Corinthians 15:40-42 (NKJV), 40 “There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 41 There [...]

Romans 9:11-18. I cannot understand why God hardens some peoples hearts so they will not understand. Why then does the word also say He does not wish that any should perish. I’m so confused and every version of the Bible does not get through to my understanding of these scriptures. (United States)

Romans 9:11, 14-16, 18 (ESV), 11 “. . . God’s purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls-- ... 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! 15 For he [...]

Please explain Romans 3:21-31. (India)

Romans 3:21, “But now the righteousness of God without (apart from) the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;” The Gospel was pictured or foreshadowed in the Law. The Law convicted Jews and Gentiles of sin. It pointed to a [...]

Are there any references to income for the apostles?

Some scriptures do reflect reasonable as well as wealthy incomes for the apostles. However, no apostle’s income increased as a result of following Jesus. The apostle Matthew was a tax collector. Luke 5:27-29: (NKJV) 27 “After these things He (Jesus) went out and saw a tax [...]

Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV), "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." Do you this the verse is talking about those of our loved ones who have go before us and are watching over us like angels ? Or what does this verse mean? (United States)

This verse begins with “therefore” meaning it is the conclusion of an argument presented in Hebrews 11. Chapter 11 is all about the faith of those ancient men and women who lived before Jesus was born. It records acts of faith of Abel, Enoch, [...]

What virtues did the people have in Acts 9? (Lesotho)

There are a number of noble Christians mentioned in the 9th chapter of Acts. Most notably is the Apostle Paul, then known as Saul.  In verses 1-9, the marvel of his conversion is narrated. Paul’s sincerity of conscience is demonstrated in the very fact [...]

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