In book of Danial chapter 2 talks about kingdoms. What does Head, shoulders, knees and toes represents?
The Head represents the Kingdom of Babylonia lead by King Nebuchadnezzar. The chest and arms of silver represent the Medo-Persian Empire whose last leader was Darius III. The belly and thighs of bronze represents the Grecian empire lead by Alexander the Great. The legs of iron represent the Roman Empire. And the feet of iron [...]
Explain how according to Jeremiah 22:30, King Jeconiah could be cursed with being childless, yet we read how during Babylonian captivity he had two sons, one of which the legal/royal seed went through to Joseph?
In Jeremiah 22:24-30, we read about King Jeconiah, about whom there is a lot of history but with some confused statements, even in marginal references and among Bible scholars. The account is interesting because it bears on a lot of subjects we don't normally think about.This part of history is more identifiable because it is [...]
Why were women asked not to preach in church?
The questioner may have the following scriptures in mind when asking this question.1 Timothy 2:11-13 "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, then Eve." (KJV)1 Corinthians 14:34 "Let [...]
Why does God love us?
We are to distinguish between natural love and the love of God. All mankind has some share at least of natural love--self-love, love for family, love of friends. Our Lord, speaking of this kind of love, implies that it is not the love of God, saying, "If ye love them that love you, what thank [...]
Do people today still talk in tongues and what is the purpose?
Many Pentecostal Christians today claim to speak in tongues. Some claim to be speaking in some actual human language other than their own, while others claim to be speaking an unknown tongue, or a language of angels - not a human language found on earth. However, the gift of tongues is no longer used today. [...]
Is baby dedication the same as baby baptism?
If we look at Scriptures relating to both ideas, we trust it will provide the answer. What does the Bible say about baby dedication? Exodus 13:2, "Sanctify unto me all the firstborn," and verse 18, "the firstborn males shall be the Lord's." The firstborn were especially dedicated to God and his service. Mary and Joseph [...]