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At the transfiguration of Jesus, Matthew 17:3, states that Elias and Moses appeared and talked with him. Will you please explain how it was possible for the apostles to recognize that these two who were with the Lord were Moses and Elias?

The scriptures do not tell us how the apostles recognized the vision of the Patriarchs. However, we would like to suggest two reasonable solutions. In the account it says, "There appeared unto them Moses and Elias, talking with him." During this conversation it would be natural [...]

What does Malachi 4:2 mean when it says, "The sun of righteousness shall arise with healing in its beams"?

In the prophetic language of the Scriptures, the condition of the race of mankind throughout its entire history in sin and ignorance, suffering and death, is likened to a dark nighttime. "Darkness covers the earth and gross darkness the people" (Isaiah 60:2). Truly it has [...]

Would you please explain what is meant by John 6:44, and does this harmonize with Revelation 22:17, "Whosoever will let him take of the water of life freely"?

Jesus' words, "No man can come to Me except the Father which sent Me draw him," (John 6:44) have long perplexed people. Most churches teach that the Lord wants to save all mankind in this present "Christian" Era. If this true, then why does the Father [...]

How could the repentant thief on the cross go to Paradise THAT DAY with Jesus, when Jesus did not ascend to heaven until forty days after his resurrection on the third day? (Luke 23:43)

Luke 23:43 is often understood to mean that a person goes immediately to heaven at death, but a closer look at the language, context and the rest of Scripture shows that Jesus was giving the thief a promise of future restoration, not describing something [...]

Is there any positive proof that our Lord Jesus was born on Christmas Day, December 25th, and if so, where can it be found?

There is nothing to prove that Christ was born December 25th, but there is circumstantial evidence he was born around early October. It is generally recognized that Jesus was crucified on Friday, April 3, AD 33. The fact that his crucifixion occurred at the close [...]

I find in Matthew and Luke what purport to be the genealogies of Christ. Matthew gives his ancestry back to Abraham; Luke goes back to Adam. Between Christ and David, Matthew gives 27 generations, and Luke gives 42; and none of the names in these two lists are the same. Will you please explain this seeming genealogy discrepancy?

Our Lord Jesus became related to the human family by taking our nature through his mother Mary. Mary's genealogy, as traced by Luke, leads back to David through his son Nathan (Luke 3:23). Joseph is here styled "the son of Heli," that is, the son [...]

Will you please explain Matthew 11:12 — "And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence and the violent take it by force?"

This is a prophecy relating to the Church, the Kingdom class, the Kingdom of Heaven in its embryonic state. It has been remarkably fulfilled in the history of the true Church of Christ from the days of John to the present. The "violent," those of the Ishmael and Esau [...]

Does Peter have a higher position than the Lord Jesus because Peter has the keys to heaven, whereas the Lord Jesus has the keys to hell?

A "key" in the scriptural symbolism is representative of the opening power vested in the one who has been duly authorized to act, just as how we might say today something like, "He holds the key to the situation." Peter was given two "keys" (Matthew [...]

Is it a biblical fact that Christ descended into hell after his crucifixion and before his resurrection? 1 Peter 3:19

Jesus died as a human and his body was put in a tomb by Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew 27:57-60). Jesus prepared his apostles for the fact that he would die and no longer be physically with them in Matthew 16:21 “…He explained to his disciples [...]

When did our Lord become the "only begotten son of God?"

The pre-human existence of Jesus is clearly established in the Scriptures. His own testimony about himself was that he is the "faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God" (Revelation 3:14).Jesus was the "only begotten Son of God" at the time of [...]

Since Christ is referred to as the "Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6) and the angels announced at his birth–"Peace on earth, good will to men" (Luke 2:14), how is it that we find Jesus himself saying, "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on the earth? I tell you Nay; but rather division?"

The whole history of the Christian Era has been one of bloodshed, wars and strife, brought about for the most part have been brought about by differences of religious opinions. In Matthew 24, Jesus gave a wonderful prophecy. It foretold the conditions that would develop in [...]

If Christ were here in person as at the time of his first advent, do you believe the people would treat him the same as they did then?

Yes, it seems to us that Jesus would be treated the same if his first advent were repeated in our day. People received Jesus at his first advent according to their heart attitude. It is reasonable to assume that this would also be true [...]

If all people are to be converted to Christ before he comes to set his kingdom, why is it written in Revelation 18 that "the nations were angry" at his coming?

It is a mistake to suppose that the earth will be converted at the time of the second coming of Christ. His coming and the establishment of his kingdom are for the very purpose of converting the world and uplifting mankind in general out [...]

Was Christ human and Divine at the same time?

The word "Divine" signifies "the nature of God." The Creator, God, is a Spirit Being glorious and immortal, dwelling in light that is inaccessible to mortal man. One possessing the Divine, immortal nature could never die. The human nature is the highest form of [...]

How shall we understand the words of Jesus, "Let the dead bury their dead"? (Matthew 8:21,22)

When our first parent, father Adam, disobeyed the divine command, the death sentence passed upon him. Therefore, from the Creator's standpoint in a legal sense, he was dead although the dying process took over 900 years. The death sentence was finalized when Adam passed into the tomb. Our entire [...]

Here is a Scripture that is confusing. If you can explain it I will be very thankful to you. It reads, “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”–`1 Cor. 15:22`. What is the meaning of the latter part?

The correct translation of this text is thus: "As in Adam all die, even so all in Christ shall be made alive." Adam by disobedience brought death upon himself, and all his children being then in his loins all inherited death. The redemption price [...]

If Moses and Elijah were actually dead, how could they appear on the Mount of Transfiguration with our Lord Jesus? (Matthew 17:1-3)

While Moses and Elijah both passed from the scene of earth's experiences under peculiar and mysterious circumstances, yet we are assured that both died. We’re plainly told in Colossians 1:18 that Jesus was the firstborn from the dead. Therefore, Moses and Elijah were still [...]

Can we say that Jesus is divine and yet not worship Him as deity?

The Logos is designated "The Only Begotten Son" of God. The thought conveyed by this expression is that the Logos, the Lord Jesus, is the only direct creation or begetting of the Heavenly Father, while all others of God's sons (angels as well as [...]

The first man Adam became a living soul (1 Corinthians 15:45; Genesis 2:7), the last Adam (the Lord from heaven, 1 Corinthians 15:47) at his resurrection became a life-giving spirit also?

The Scriptures in outlining the Divine plan as it relates to the salvation of mankind plainly teach that the present Christian Era, from the time of our Lord's first advent to the time of his second coming, has been set apart for the purpose [...]

How should we deal with all the dangers we face during these Last Days? (2 Timothy 3:1-5) (end times)

“This know, also, that in the last days perilous times shall come, for men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, [...]

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