What happened after Jesus was arrested?
First, he was taken to Annas, (see John 18:19) the former high priest of Israel. Jesus was mistreated during the questioning, and this was only the beginning of his horrible, unfair trials. Next, he was brought to Annas’ son-in-law, Caiaphas, the current high priest. He demanded that Jesus say whether he was the Messiah, [...]
How did Solomon apply his wisdom? (Ghana)
Solomon used God's wisdom to understand the natural world. 1 Kings 4:29-34 (NIV), “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight…He was wiser than anyone else…and his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five. He spoke about plant life, from the cedar of [...]
Is the coronavirus an Act of God? (United States)
No, but it may be an act of Satan or his demons. Is Satan real? Does he exist? Yes. Satan first disrupted man’s life when he lied by telling Adam and Eve they would not die if they were disobedient. (Genesis 3:4) Ever since, we have lived with the painful consequences.Satan enjoys anything contrary to [...]
Does the Bible teach about plagues in the end times? We have a coronavirus now and wondered about it. (United States)
The nations seem to face one crippling distress followed by another crippling distress Their capacity to provide relief is overwhelmed. The coronavirus is yet one more example of what Jesus called, “…upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity.” Luke 21:25 However, while God permits the disease, God is not sending diseases, God does [...]
Explain about the persecution of Israel. (India)
When God made His covenant with Abraham, He gave this promise: “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse…I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the [...]
Does a person who rejects Christ have the same punishment as Hitler? (United States)
Yes and maybe. But it will not be the punishment of eternal torment. (See our section on Hell, Death/Grave.) ALL are promised a resurrection. Some who have lived righteously will have more advantages and blessings in the next life. Note the contrast between two classes in the following scriptures: “Do not marvel at this; for [...]