This can certainly be a puzzling question! By our way of counting, the third day would seem to be on Monday, but it seems the phrase "for three days" can really indicate parts of three days. He was in the grave for part of [...]
These events take place after the angel told Mary she would conceive a child through the holy spirit and that her cousin Elizabeth, advanced in years, had conceived a child. Mary left Nazareth for a visit to Elizabeth, and Elizabeth tells Mary that her baby leaped [...]
Communion or Memorial is a very sacred event for the truly dedicated. There is no magical prayer or change that happens at this time. The whole purpose of Communion is to remember Jesus’ sacrifice on behalf of the world of mankind. He instructs his [...]
Every one of us, at one time or another, has complained about something or someone. We are all imperfect people living in an imperfect world full of things that can upset or annoy us! Our feelings may be those of dissatisfaction, fault finding, or [...]
In the King James Version (KJV) Bible the whole scripture Psalm 139:14 reads: "I will praise thee: for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." The Old Testament scriptures were originally written in Hebrew, [...]
The Bible is very clear about the sin of practicing homosexuality. Lev. 20:13 states, “And if a man lie with mankind, as with womankind, both of them have committed abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” Sexual [...]
Some people gamble to win money to live or supplement their income. That’s a problem. God has directed every man to work to provide for himself and his family. The Apostle Paul states, “Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: ‘Those unwilling [...]
The Bible was recorded by many authors over a period of a few thousand years. For instance, the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) are believed to have been written by Moses. David wrote the many of the Psalms. King Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes, most of the Proverbs and [...]
Perhaps you were thinking of Matthew 7:1,2 "Judge not, that you may not be judged; for your own judgement will be dealt--and your own measure meted to yourselves.” This does not mean every action and everybody is ok. Later in chapter 7 Jesus says, (verse [...]
God’s will for his children is always what is best for them – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Like any good father, God gives wise counsel and instruction with the goal of raising healthy, well-balanced children. Whether or not a child chooses to follow good advice is, of [...]
1Jn 2:3-4 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says "I know him" but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, In the next chapter [...]
The headship of the husband (1 Cor 11:3) signifies a large responsibility, a special care, as a provider, arranger, protector, guide, and example to his wife and children. If all men might properly see their duties, responsibilities and privileges in this divine arrangement, it [...]
Christmas means different things to different people. In our day it is largely a secular event given over to much commercialization. However, to some it means a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. And just as the “wise men from the east” brought [...]
Thank you for your interesting question. First, we would explain that not all mankind are part of the resurrection to the eternal heavenly reward described in your question. The Bible teaches two resurrections in John 5:28, 29, "… the hour is coming, in which [...]
Baptism is an outward expression of a person surrendering his will to the Lord. Spiritual baptism refers to the inward decision to surrender that will, and thus become a part of the body of Christ, receiving the holy spirit. Although the phrase "spiritual baptism" does not [...]
I was married at age 17, we married not for love, but because we wanted to move to another state. In the state u were not allowed to live there unless u were 18 or married. After 3 years, my ex husband cheated on [...]
Matthew 1:18-25 (ERV) reveals the record of Jesus’ conception and birth: “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah happened. His mother Mary was engaged to marry Joseph. But before they married, he learned that she was expecting a baby. (She was pregnant [...]
Oh, the sorrows we suffer. The griefs we bear. Every morning we wake exhausted with heavy hearts. The new day is bleak with despair and hopelessness. Every night, sleep escapes us as sorrows hijack our minds and tears pour from our hearts. Is there [...]
1 Corinthians 12 is a good chapter for this. Ap. Paul talks about how through the Holy Spirit we are given special abilities – wisdom, prophecy, etc. 1 Cor 12:4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit… 7 But to each [...]
To answer your first question: Do God, Satan and angels have souls? Yes, they have souls as do all animals (Job. 12:10). The soul being the essence of what makes you, you—your memories, thoughts—like information on a disc, but in another sense, they are [...]
