What does Genesis 27:40 mean and how long will Esau's descendants be dominated by Jacob's family tree?
Genesis 27:40 (NASB): “And by your sword you shall live, and your brother you shall serve; but it shall come about when you become restless, that you shall break his yoke from your neck.” Though Esau was not personally subject to his brother, Jacob, as intimated in Isaac’s blessing, his descendants, Edom, were tributary to [...]
What is the biblical definition of the word LOVE?
There are two different Greek words – agapao and phileo - meaning love in the New Testament. In the King James Bible, the word agape is translated as charity or love, whereas phileo carries the thought of brotherly love and affection. Phileo love is oriented to family and friends – a warm, caring love. Here [...]
What happened to the Romans that killed Jesus? Does it say if they went to hell for killing him?
Jesus Christ came as the Messiah to his brother Jews. However, “He (Jesus) came unto his own, and his own received him not,” John 1:11. Some, who rejected Him as Savior, decided at all costs to find a reason to kill Him. “…the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest [...]
Please name two places where the Bible declares that it is God speaking through man.
God has used many faithful men and women as His servants, ambassadors and mouthpieces. For example, he chose prophets to give His message to the nation of Israel. We find Scriptural proof for this practice in 2 Peter 1:20-21 (NIV): “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s [...]
How can I defend my faith as a Christian? Does the defense change in different cultures?
Yes, the defense does change in different cultures and locations. Consider the Apostle Paul’s example as recorded in Acts 17:1-12 (NIV): “When Paul and his companions…came to Thessalonica…Paul went into the synagogue, and …he reasoned with them from the Scriptures…Some believed… and joined Paul and Silas…But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some [...]