When and why was Yeshua's name changed to Jesus?
They are both the same name. The name Jesus in Hebrew is Yeshua, which is a shortened form of Yehoshua. The name means "Yahweh is salvation" and is closely related to the name Joshua in English. Over time, the Greek transliteration I?sous led to the Latin Iesus, which eventually became “Jesus” in English.Jesus is the [...]
Please explain John 5:45-47, being accused to the Father
John 5:45-47, “Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?”Jesus was talking [...]
Did Adam have a first wife before Eve? Because in Genesis 1:27 it says God created human beings, both male and female, and blessed them to have many children.
God did not create a wife before Eve. If another woman were created for Adam, how was she created? Did God take two ribs from Adam when the scriptures say that God took only one rib bone? Did this other woman have children?Since none of us were present during creation, we must rely on what we are told [...]
What does the Bible teach about fasting, its purpose and its benefits?
Fasting was a common occurrence in the Old Testament and was implemented for many reasons. Surprisingly, fasting was only proclaimed once as an annual national observance in the Law of Moses. It was to be done on the Day of Atonement and it was to be done by ALL of Israel. This was a solemn [...]
What is the meaning of Beulah land?
The word Beulah is only mentioned in the Bible once in Isaiah 62:4. In context, Isaiah 62 is a prophecy about Israel and a future time when Israel will be restored to a position of honor in God’s sight and for the nations to see. Isaiah 62:4 (Amplified) “You [Judah] shall no more be termed [...]
Please explain Psalm 8:5. Has God created us only a little lower than Himself or the angels?
This is a scripture that needs thoughtful consideration. The translators of the various Bible versions seem to disagree somewhat as to exactly what the scripture says. The King James reads: "For thou hast made [man] a little lower than the angels..." The Jerusalem Bible reads: "Yet you have made him little less than a god..." [...]