What Bible characters prove that failure is not fatal? (Kenya)
There are several examples from the Bible proving that failure is not fatal. Peter is a prime example. He denied the Lord - not just once but three times. Jesus warned Peter this would happen. Yet Peter trusted in his own strength and proclaimed he would never deny the Lord. A few hours later that [...]
Where did Jesus live and work?
To help us feel closer to Jesus and his life, it’s important to be familiar with his surroundings. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. He and his parents fled to Egypt for a time to escape King Herod’s wicked decree that all baby boys should be killed. Once Herod had died, they could safely [...]
In some of your answers about resurrection those who are evil will have the chance to follow the righteousness of God and live again. But John 5:28-29 says that those who have done evil will be outright condemned. What can you say about this? (Philippines)
John 5:28-29, “Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come forth, those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.” (RSV) Two classes of people are resurrected: Those that [...]
Which scripture says that at the appointed time I the Lord will make everything right? (Zambia)
Habakkuk 2:2-3 (CSB), “The LORD answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late.” [...]
Why is the Old Testament important for Christians? Is there any relation to the New Testament and the New Covenant in Jesus Christ? (India)
“The Old Testament is the New concealed and the New Testament is the Old revealed.” The New Testament contains a large number of Old Testament quotations. There are, at least 295 separate references to the Old Testament. These occupy some 352 verses, or more than 4.4 per cent. Therefore one verse in 22.5 of the [...]