How can one differentiate between angels of light and darkness? What are their characteristics?
The word "angel" in the Bible is translated from the Hebrew word malawk in the Old Testament and the Greek word angelos in the New. Both words mean "messenger." These messengers could be in the form of human or spiritual beings. For example, both Malachi 3:1 and Matthew 11:10 refer to John the Baptist and [...]
Before Jesus was born on Earth, he was fully spirit with God. After his resurrection, Jesus has an immortal body. Question, can Jesus ever be only spirit like before his incarnation?
When Jesus was with God prior to becoming a human being, he was the Logos or “Word.” He was a perfect spirit being, but not immortal, or of the divine nature. He was the first and only begotten son of God (John 3:16 KJV). The Apostle Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 15, that there are spirit beings (bodies) [...]
Why did Jesus turn water into wine on Sunday since God rested from all his deeds on the seventh day?
Since God rested from work on the seventh day (Genesis 2:3), and Jesus only did what his Father would do (John 5:19), why would Jesus turn water into wine on the seventh day? The account of the miracle at the wedding of Cana begins at John 2:1, "And the third day there was a marriage [...]
What does the number 14 represent in the Bible?
Before tackling the symbolism of the number fourteen in the Bible, let us first consider the number seven, since fourteen is a multiple of seven. In Hebrew, the word for seven is sheba (shibah), but this word also means promise, oath, or covenant. Hence in Genesis 22:15, 16, we find God swearing (or literally sevening) to [...]
How can someone leave the faith?
Hebrews 11:6, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” When a person chooses a life of faith and God accepts his decision, a beautiful and different life begins. Ephesians 1: 8-10, “With all wisdom [...]
What is truth?
The search for truth, whether in scientific, philosophical or ethical contexts, is the desire of every human heart. Truth as an absolute concept must involve the Supreme Being of the Universe.For the Christian, the God of the Bible is called "God of Truth" (Isaiah 65:16). God entrusted Jesus, His “only begotten son,” with the work [...]