Is speaking in tongues for everyone to do? Is it true that once there is not an interpreter, it should not be said?
Ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, the first Christians were gathered together for the day of Pentecost. They heard a loud noise like a violent wind, and the holy spirit suddenly appeared as tongues of fire which rested on each of them, and they began to speak in other tongues (Acts 2:1-4).The New Testament was [...]
Jesus died on the cross Friday and rose from the dead three days later. Would the third day not have been Monday?
This can certainly be a puzzling question! By our way of counting, the third day would seem to be on Monday, but it seems the phrase "for three days" can really indicate parts of three days. He was in the grave for part of Friday, all of Saturday, and part of Sunday, so parts of [...]
What are some prayers to say regarding the communion bread and blood of Christ?
Communion or Memorial is a very sacred event for the truly dedicated. There is no magical prayer or change that happens at this time. The whole purpose of Communion is to remember Jesus’ sacrifice on behalf of the world of mankind. He instructs his dedicated followers to “do this in remembrance of me.” It is [...]
What does Luke 1:44-49 mean? (Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist)
These events take place after the angel told Mary she would conceive a child through the holy spirit and that her cousin Elizabeth, advanced in years, had conceived a child. Mary left Nazareth for a visit to Elizabeth, and Elizabeth tells Mary that her baby leaped with joy when it heard Mary's voice. Guided by the holy [...]
Who wrote the Bible?
The Bible was recorded by many authors over a period of a few thousand years. For instance, the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) are believed to have been written by Moses. David wrote the many of the Psalms. King Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes, most of the Proverbs and the Song of Songs. Prophets also carefully recorded the history of Israel and Judah during [...]
What does the Bible say about gambling and about drinking alcoholic beverages?
Some people gamble to win money to live or supplement their income. That’s a problem. God has directed every man to work to provide for himself and his family. The Apostle Paul states, “Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: ‘Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.’ Yet we hear that [...]