What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
The Bible actually says nothing about near death experiences. While the Bible does record that a person (such as Lazarus in John 11:1-44) died and came back to life or was very ill to the point of death (Jairius’ daughter—Matthew 9:18-25, Mark 5:22-42), it does not record the experience from the ill person’s perspective. The Bible contains [...]
How many years did Jesus live?
Jesus lived 33 1/2 years. We know this, as he began his ministry about 30 years of age (Luke 3:23). The length of his ministry was 3 1/2 years, which can be shown from the prophecy in Daniel. In Daniel 9, God tells Daniel that Messiah (Jesus) would come (begin his ministry) after 69 weeks of [...]
What are the responsibilities of the faithful church class and other classes of peoples in the resurrection?
The Reward and Responsibilities of the Church.We know the most faithful followers of Jesus, called his “church,” “bride,” “elect” and many other names, will receive a heavenly reward. 1 John 3:2, “Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when he appears, [...]
What is being taught in the chapters of John 6, 7, 8?
The purpose of the ministry of Jesus was to try to convince the Jews that He was the son of God and their Messiah. The scribes and Pharisees had taught them the Law, but once Messiah had come, the law would be superseded, to be replaced by a "new and living way." Hebrews 10:20 KJV Galatians 3:21-27 [...]
Please can you explain Colossians 2:14-17, where it says – do not let anyone judge you?
Colossians 2:14-17 (KJV), “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Let no man therefore judge you in [...]
How do you answer non-believers who ask how could God let such bad things ( flooding, forest fires, hurricanes, etc), happen?
A logical way to answer one who questions God along these lines is by appealing to reason. Look at the stately trees of the forest, the living green of the meadows with thousands of beautiful flowers, the blue dome of heaven, illuminated by the sun, moon, and stars that space out a universe too immense [...]