In 2 Kings 20:11, we read that Isaiah the prophet cried onto the Lord, and He brought the shadow of the sun 10 degrees backwards, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz. Does this record teach that the Lord reversed the motion of the earth upon its axis?

When reading the accounts of some of the miraculous events recorded in the Bible, it can be helpful, even faith strengthening, to consider the harmony of biblical accounts with the laws established by the All-Wise Creator.2 Kings chapter 20 and Isaiah chapter 38 both [...]

What is the third heaven where Apostle Paul was taken to?

The third heaven is literally called “the third heaven” in 2 Corinthians 12:2. This third heaven is what Jesus calls his “Father’s house” (John 14:2) and both Jesus and the Apostle Paul call “paradise” (Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Revelation 2:7). This third heaven is where God [...]

What does Genesis 10:25 mean when it says, “Eber had two sons, one was named Peleg, because in his time the earth was divided…”. (United States)

How and when was the earth divided?                                                                        This occurred during Peleg’s life. Peleg was Shem’s son, and his name means "to divide or to split”. (See Strong’s Concordance Hebrew word H6389.) The division of the earth here refers to the division and dispersion of humanity [...]

How many people are in heaven now? (United States)

If by "people" you mean humans in the flesh, there are no human beings in heaven. Human beings have earthly bodies designed by God to live on Earth. Heaven is the home for spirit beings. Faithful Christians will receive a spirit resurrection and they, [...]

The death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus restored man to ‘his’ earlier position spiritually. But what about man’s relationship with nature, especially animals? Will this only be possible in the new earth?

What did Jesus’s death and resurrection do for mankind?  Jesus’s death and resurrection secured the earthly resurrection of Adam and all humankind. “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:22. However, God rewarded the sacrificial [...]

What is the direction to heaven from earth? (Nepal)

The Bible does not specifically give this information. However, for the natural man, God has associated Himself with a northerly direction.  Consider Psalm 75:6,7 , "Promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south, but God is the Judge. [...]

Who will enter heaven according to the Bible? (Ghana)

Summary: To receive a heavenly resurrection, a person must accept Christ as his Savior, deny his own will to obey God’s will, and be faithful to the heavenly calling.Discussion: The Old Testament offered a promise of earthly, eternal life to anyone who could perfectly [...]

Why did God create the earth? (Nepal)

The earth is a gift from God to mankind! “Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.” “And I will make the place (footstool) of my feet glorious.” “And his (Jehovah’s) feet shall stand in that day upon the [...]

Are heaven and hell real?

Hell is an English word that is translated from four words in the Scriptures. In the Old Testament, it is from the Hebrew word sheol.  Sheol in the King James Version is translated 31 times as “grave,” 31 times as “hell” and 3 times as [...]

Who goes to heaven?

“To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne,” Revelation 3:21 (NKJV).​ Those who are granted a place in heaven are called overcomers. But what have [...]

Are there souls in heaven now?

Yes. A living soul is the union of a body and God’s life power. The Bible clearly teaches this definition in Genesis 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; [...]

An acquaintance believes salvation is through belief in Jesus. But he also thinks a person will have a second opportunity to believe in heaven. He believes God wants to save everyone. I believe people must be saved now in order to go to heaven.

In Matthew 19:17-30, Jesus instructed that to be “saved” we need to give up our earthly possessions and follow him.  Following Jesus requires the sacrifice not only of earthly things but of our wills to obey God’s will. A heavenly resurrection is a reward [...]

Why did Jesus select only men to be his apostles?

There are 24 “apostles” listed in the New Testament: 1. Simon Peter (Matthew 10:2, Luke 6:14)2. Andrew, Peter’s brother (Matthew 10:2, Luke 6:14)3. James, son of Zebedee (Matthew 10;2, Luke 6:14)4. John, James’ brother (Matthew 10:2, Luke 6:14)5. Philip (Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:14) 6. Bartholomew, Philip’s [...]

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