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Paul claimed to be an apostle and saw Jesus. The choice of Matthias to be the successor of Judas by the Eleven was before the descent of the holy spirit at Pentecost. Was Paul the successor of Judas, remembering there were to be but twelve Apostles, and that Matthias was not afterward heard of?

The eleven apostles were acting without authority in selecting Matthias to be the successor of Judas. Jesus had instructed them to stay in Jerusalem and to wait for the outpouring of the holy spirit at Pentecost. It was during this waiting period and before they received the anointing of the holy spirit, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

According to Revelation 20:6 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16, will the Millennium be before or after the coming of Christ?

The Scriptures above referred to, together with many others, show that Christ will reign during the Millennium, and we all know Christ has not reigned yet. If Christ was reigning now, we would not have the great systems of evil in the earth, for the Scriptures [...]

If hatred is not a virtue, why does it say in Ecclesiastes 3:8 "There is a time to hate?" Why does Christ say in Luke 14:2: "If any man come to me and HATE not his father and mother, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple?"

Our Lord in all of his instructions to his followers continually admonished them to love one another, and not only this but that they were to love their enemies as well (John 13:35, Matthew 5:43,44-46, 1 Peter 2:23). Therefore, it would not be consistent [...]

How shall we understand the scripture: “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more” (`Isa. 2:4`)

The Prophet Joel foretold just the conditions that we see about us in the world today (see `Joel 3:9-11`). The Lord Jesus also informed His followers that "wars and rumors of wars as well as dreadful calamities would continue all down through the centuries [...]

I am a young married man and my wife and I desire to be good Christian people. We think we ought to go to church and worship God, but as there are ten different churches in our neighborhood, where should we go?

It is true that we can worship the Lord at home, and unless we do worship the Lord at home, our church worship would be of little benefit. Worship is not a mere form but devotion of the heart. However, we are admonished of [...]

What will become of the heathen? Will they be saved because of their ignorance?

If ignorance were a basis of salvation, then all should have been left in ignorance, for then all would have been saved. And if the heathen are saved through ignorance, then also all of the babies and children who have died before attaining years [...]

Please explain `Isa. 65:20`, which reads: “There shall no more come thence an infant of days, nor an old man that shall not have the full length of his days; for as a lad shall one die a hundred years old; and as a sinner shall be accursed he who dieth at a hundred years old.”

The `verses connecting, particularly the 25`the, show that it is during the Age in which divine favor and blessings are to be disseminated over the world, and when the terms of salvation are much more favorable to humanity than now, that an incorrigible sinner [...]

Is it true the "Highway of Holiness" is opened now and that the way of salvation is so plain that a "wayfaring man though a fool shall not err therein" (Isaiah 35:8-10)?

The Bible teaches that God, through His mercy and grace, provides mankind with not one, but two paths to salvation; one present and one future. Both paths are made possible by the sacrifice Jesus made on behalf of mankind. These two types of salvation [...]

Is it proper for a Christian to engage in physical exercises? I know of some people who seemingly think it a sin to devote any thought to the care of the body.

The mind or will is the master of the body. The condition of the mind is largely affected by the condition of the body. A sound mind in a sound body is the ideal condition. To keep the body and the mind healthy, it is [...]

In the Parable of the Vine and Branches (John 15:1-8), are we to understand the branches represent the different churches and denominations?

The "branches" do not represent the various different religious denominations of Christendom. At the time the parable was given, there were no denominations, and none were organized until several centuries afterward. Jesus never authorized the formation of these denominational systems, and furthermore, he has never recognized [...]

Is the thought that “Once in grace, Always in grace” biblically correct?

The Word of God does not support the idea that one cannot lose their salvation, which is the concept of "Once in grace, always in grace". Please consider the following verses: JOHN 15:6, "If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth [...]

Please explain John 14:12: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

Whatever may be the meaning of the Master's words, it is obvious that not any of His followers have ever been able to do "greater works" than he accomplished as regards the miraculous works of opening the blind eyes, unstopping the deaf ears, raising [...]

Jesus said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" (Mark 10:14). Does this not mean that there will be infants in heaven?

There is a simplicity and gentleness about little children. The disciples thought Jesus was too busy to be bothered by children. But this was not true. Jesus understood that Jewish mothers wanted Him to give their little ones a blessing. Therefore, when the disciples would spare Him [...]

Please explain the Scripture, “The poor ye have always with you.” (`John 12:8`.) Does this mean that there will always be poor on the earth?

Jesus was addressing His disciples, and through them all consecrated Christians. At Jesus' second coming all of His faithful followers, then remaining on the earth, will be taken away to heavenly conditions, as He stated that He would go away to prepare a place [...]

Are we to understand from James 5:14-16, that it is possible for the "Elders of the Church," at the present day, to heal the sick by prayer and anointing with oil?

In the Greek, the word translated as sick is the Greek word "astheneo". Thayer's Greek Lexicon defines "astheneo" as "to be weak, feeble...to be without strength, powerless..." Therefore, we might paraphrase these verses as follows: "Is any weak among you (weak in the faith, morally and spiritually weak [...]

Are we to accept the Bible account of the miracles that were performed in olden times? Why are not miracles performed in our day?

This is an age of miracles, with messages being flashed thousands of miles through space, and under the seas, and around the globe. Marvelous discoveries and wonderful inventions are being made almost daily. Some of the achievements of our times almost eclipse those of [...]

How and to what extent were the Apostles inspired?

There are some at the present day who believe that modern authors, teachers and poets are as fully inspired as were the Apostles. Even some clergymen apparently have the thought that they themselves are as authentic and reliable authorities, and should be regarded as [...]

Were Adam and Jesus in any sense representatives of the race?

Adam, as the federal head of his family, was its representative in Eden. This is demonstrated by the fact that all of his posterity are involved in everything affecting him. Thus the sentence of death which directly passed upon Adam affected and impaired every [...]

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