"And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth" (Matthew 13:42). Is this a reference to hell?
Summary: No, this is not a reference to hell. Jesus used this expression seven times, and each time it symbolizes the deep regret of great loss - not eternal torture. In the Parable of the Closed Door (Luke 13:22-308) and the healing for the faithful centurion (Matthew 8:10-13), we learn the Jewish nation was called [...]
Where did the Israelites get porpoise skins for the tabernacle while in the desert? (United States)
In Exodus 35:6-7, God instructs the Israelites in the wilderness to contribute materials for the construction of the Tabernacle. In addition to the precious metals of gold, silver and copper, they brought, “blue, purple and crimson yarns, fine linen, goats’ hair, tanned ram skins, tachash skins and acacia wood.” What are tachash skins? This word occurs [...]
What does the holy spirit do?
The holy spirit is God’s invisible power and influence. Over time, the role of the holy spirit changed. In Old Testament times and before Jesus’ baptism, the function of the holy spirit was primarily to guide and direct His prophets by inspiring them to write or speak words they generally did not understand. [...]
Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV), "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Is the verse speaking of Jesus or the Bible when referencing “word?”
The Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance (Greek word G3056, logos) includes as the meaning: intention, purpose, plan, something said (including the thought); communication (mouthpiece, special messenger); a topic; reasoning; a motive.” It also means “divine expression.” The Greek word logos is used 331 times in the New Testament, so it is essential to consider the context. Hebrews 4:12 [...]
Is there any difference between spirit, soul and body? When does the soul enter the fetus?
What is the soul? “The LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (Hebrew: ruach – spirit of life), and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7). God did not give a soul to man, but He created man a soul or being. The [...]
Was “Christmas” celebrated in the Bible? What are the examples of celebrating the birth of Jesus? (United States)
The birth of Jesus was celebrated in the Bible. First an angel came to shepherds and announced the blessed birth of our Savior. Then a whole choir of angels rejoiced in song and sang to the shepherds. Luke 2:8-11, 13-14 (NKJV), 8 “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping [...]