What is the difference between offices and gifts in the bible?
Thank you for your interesting question. Generally in the New Testament, the word office describes a position of service in the church such as a deacon, or an elder (translated bishop). When the early church was being established, the apostle Paul gave some helpful guidelines in the qualifications of one who would serve in this [...]
I would like to know meaning of the tools and materials of the tabernacle.
This site provides short answers of 500 words or less. Your excellent question requires a lengthy answer beyond the scope of this app. The Jewish Tabernacle was a movable tent (or temple) where the Israelites could be in contact with God’s presence as they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. Exodus 25:8 NLT says, [...]
Please explain Proverbs 9:1
Christian character growth begins with faith. This is fundamental, and a wise man builds upon this strong foundation. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6. In Proverbs 9:1 we [...]
Who was Jesus?
Jesus was the Son of God… Jesus was a spirit being before he was born on earth. Jesus was called “the Word” and he created all things as God’s representative and through God’s power and name. Prov. 8:23 - 30 (New Living Version)“ I was appointed in ages past, at the very first, before the [...]
Who built the walls of Jericho?
The Scriptures do not give a definitive time for the building of the original walls of the city of Jericho. The city was already in existence when the Jews finished their 40 years in the wilderness and there is no indication how long the city had been in existence. According to our understanding of Bible [...]
Regarding Judgment Day, where in the Bible does it say one among you may be raised to heaven and the others may not?
Perhaps you are thinking of one of these texts:Matthew 24:40-42, “Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.”Luke 17:34-36, “I [...]