Please show me in the Bible where the Old Testament saints were before the resurrection of Christ? What is the place called? What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, and Hell.
The word “hell” in the Bible is translated from four words: Sheol, Hades, Gehenna and Geber. “Sheol” (Strong’s H7585) means grave, hell, the abyss. “Hades” (Strong’s G86) references the underground, the world of the dead, grave, death. “Gehenna” (Strong’s G1067) is the place where garbage was burned outside of Jerusalem and means total destruction; while [...]
1 Peter 4:12-14. Why does Peter say that they shouldn't be surprised at their suffering?
"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the [...]
What is the importance of the miracles that were performed in the book of Mark?
In the book of Mark, Jesus performed many miracles. Two important categories are awakening from death (5:35-43), and healing of people possessed by unclean spirits (1:23-26; 1:32-34; 5:1-20; 9:25-29). The New Testament describes Jesus awakening three people, and these are detailed by the evangelists (Mark 5: 35-41, Luke 7: 11-19, Matthew 9: 23- 26, John [...]
When did the star the Magi followed appear in relation to the birth of Christ? How long did they travel for, and how did they know what the star signified? (Christmas)
There is an excellent, science-based article on the star of Bethlehem in the journal, Beauties of the Truth. The article entitled What Did the Magi See? explains this wonderful event.
In the Tabernacle in the wilderness and in other scriptures, God uses "fives" many times. Why five?
The Tabernacle is instrumental in opening our understanding of God’s plan of redemption. The sacrifices as well as the construction of the “building” and even all it contained picture some aspect of the salvation to be provided. Exodus 25:8,9 “And let them construct a sanctuary for me, that I may dwell among them. According to all [...]
Where is Jesus now physically or spiritually? What scriptures support this?
This can be a confusing subject as evident from the following scriptures: John 14:2-3 “In my Father's house are many mansions…I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be [...]