Kindly explain "it is easier for the camel to pass through the needle" than for the rich man to inherit or enter the kingdom of heaven (Luke 18:25)
At the time that Jesus made this statement (Luke 18:25) the city of Jerusalem had many gates, all of which were closed at sundown. It is said that one small gate was accessible to late-arriving merchants. (While there is no archeological evidence that such a gate existed in Jerusalem, this explanation has been around since at least [...]
Did or didn't Satan fall in Genesis1:2 when "the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep"?
The darkness upon the earth in Genesis 1:2 is not referring to evilness. This verse provides a simple, accurate description of the forming of planet earth. In the beginning, the earth’s surface was dark covered with thick clouds. Light could not penetrate the thick covering around the planet. Therefore, the face of the earth was [...]
What does the Bible say about a single person adopting a child? Can he ask God to send him a child?
James 1:27 “religion pure and undefiled with the God and Father is this, to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation.” To “look after” could mean helping in a variety of ways besides adoption. God originally instructed Adam and Eve to “be fruitful and multiply…”(Genesis 1:28). Obviously, without a man and woman there would [...]
What is the significance of number 40 in the Bible? Jesus fasted for 40 days; the Israelites were in the wilderness 40 days, etc.
The number 40, as used in the Bible, seems to represent a complete period of testing or preparation and, sometimes, cleansing. Our Lord's temptation for 40 days proved His complete devotion to His Heavenly Father and His opposition to sin as He was about to enter His ministry. The Israelites' 40-year wandering in the wilderness [...]
I watched a video of Muslim condemning the Bible based on 1 Samuel 13:1. He claimed different versions like the KJV, RSV, NIV etc are different concerning this particular verse. Therefore he said the Bible is fake. Is the Bible the authentic word of God?
The Bible has been recognized as a Holy Book by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Its authors include lawgivers, historians, statesmen, laborers in orchards, shepherds, kings, poets, warriors, the victorious, the defeated, men of peace, prophets, owners of vast estates, and the impoverished. Here in this historical account, we are dealing with a clerical error. This [...]
How few are the few in Matthew 7:14, "But the gate is narrow and the way is difficult that leads to life, and there are few who find it."
“Someone asked him, Lord, are only a few people going to be saved? He said to them, Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” Luke 13:23, 24 NIVIn Luke 18:22, 23, Jesus was approached by a rich man [...]