What was the reason the lawyer asked Jesus the question in Luke 10:25? (Parable of the Good Samaritan)
Jesus used this opportunity to tell the Parable of the Good Samaritan.One of the traditional ways to communicate with the learned men of Israel was by asking questions. First, one would ask a question, and then the other man would respond to the question and then ask a question of his own. Jesus knew all [...]
What did Jesus mean in John 14:2 when he said, "In my Father's house are many mansions"?
In a large sense the whole universe is God’s house, and the different planes and of life are the different “rooms.” My Father’s house: Again, in a large sense the whole universe is God’s house, and God Himself abides in the height of the heavens. "For he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the [...]
If resurrected mankind gets another opportunity for life in God's future kingdom, wouldn't that make people careless and sinful in this life?
The Bible teaches that in the future, mankind will be resurrected to a state of human perfection, as was experienced by Adam and Eve before their sin. This is part of the “restitution” spoken of in Acts 3:21. Restitution refers to a restoration to a previous, usually better condition, which will be a process beginning with [...]
How many years did the Herods rule in Israel?
From Herod's appointment by Rome in 39 BC, to the end of the Herods in 73 AD, was 111 years. However, from Herod's appointment in 39 BC, it was another 3 years before his actual accession, after deposing his predecessor Antigonus, in the year 36 BC. This reduces the overall 111 years to 108 years.The [...]
Who was John the Baptist?
In the Bible, we read about Zachariah and Elizabeth, a Jewish couple who were faithful in following all of God’s commandments and requirements. (see Luke 1:6) However, Elizabeth could not have children, and now they were very old. (see Luke 1:7) But God sent the angel Gabriel to deliver a message to Zachariah that [...]
Where is the Garden of Eden?
The scholarly community is divided as to where the location of Eden was. The following answer presents one viewpoint:Eden – Here is the description of Eden that appears in Genesis 2:10-14, “And a river went out of Eden giving water to the garden; and from there it was parted and became four streams. The name of the first is Pison, which goes round about all the land of Havilah where there is gold. And [...]