What did Jesus mean in Acts 1:6-7? Did he refer to the restoration of political Israel or spiritual Israel, since 'Jesus came to his own and the people rejected him'?
The disciples were asking Jesus about the restoration of the kingdom of natural Israel - when the Jews would no longer be ruled by a foreign power. Yes, Israel, as a nation, had rejected our Lord. Jesus also rejected them. “…they shall fall by the edge of the sword and shall be led captive into [...]
What is evil speaking?
Evil speaking is similar to slander or gossip, which is saying something about someone that hurts their good name or reputation. The Bible says the tongue is like a fire - and a fire can be destructive. (see James 3:6) If we hear evil speaking, slander or gossip, we should put a stop to [...]
What happens to the soul of the person that committed suicide?
The soul dies. Ezekiel 18:20, "The soul that sins, it shall die." A person is not eternally tortured if he commits suicide. Have no worries.1 Samuel 31:4, 5 (CSB) records two suicides, "Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run [...]
How do past souls rededicate their lives to Jesus, since the Bible teaches after death there is judgement. (Ghana)
You are right. Judgment does occur after death in the resurrection. Jesus said, “all that are in their graves shall hear his voice and come forth. They that have done good unto the resurrection of life. They that have done evil unto the resurrection of judgment.” John 5:28, 29. In the King James Version, it [...]
Please explain how the Davidic covenant of the Old Testament affects the New Covenant.
The covenant of David is God’s promise that one of David’s sons would always be on Israel’s throne. “And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever,” 2 Samuel 7:16. For many centuries descendants of David did rule over Israel, but this stopped temporarily when the [...]
What is the meaning of 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4? How does Jesus come as a thief? (United States)
“…you know perfectly that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape. But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this Day should overtake [...]