How are we to respond to those who say, "There are five other people that have the same story as Jesus." How can we prove the authenticity of the Bible?
Regarding the authenticity of the Bible: The Bible was written in three different languages over a period of approximately 1500 years by more than 40 authors. Nonetheless, the Bible is unique in its unity of theme (man's fall and ultimate redemption) from beginning to end. This unity is an internal evidence of the Bible's Divine [...]
How do we know the Bible is the Word of God?
Regarding the authenticity of the Bible: The Bible was written in three different languages over a period of approximately 1,500 years by more than 40 authors. Nonetheless, the Bible is unique in its unity of theme (man's fall and ultimate redemption) from beginning to end. This unity is an internal evidence of the Bible's divine origin as God moved [...]
Which English language version of the Bible is the most accurate translation?
Where the Old Testament is concerned, the Rotherham, the American Standard and the New American Standard versions are equally reliable and faithful renditions of the Hebrew text. Where the New Testament is concerned, however, the Rotherham version is superior, being a more accurate translation of the Greek. The original King James version text, although highly poetic, is not [...]
Was Jesus baptized into the holy spirit in John 1:33 or is John describing the same baptism into the body of Christ that 1 Corinthians 12:13 describes?
Thank you for your thoughtful question. The relevant Greek word in John 1:33 is "en," which is frequently rendered "in" but can also mean "with." Thus, we see disparity in the translations of this text. "[Jesus] is he which baptizeth with [en] the holy spirit." The meaning is the same either way it is rendered. [...]
Is a true Christian leader worthy of leadership if he is arrested? Why would a true Christian leader be arrested?
We assume from your inquiry that you are referring to Christian leaders who have either been falsely accused of crimes or who have been in violation of the laws of the land in which they were living that suppressed religious freedom. We know from biblical as well as historical accounts, that since the days of [...]
Are there any living prophets today or any prophets before the second coming of Christ?
Ephesians 4:11-13 states, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in [...]