Why did Satan want the crucifixion to take place if he knew it lead to the salvation of mankind?
The Bible does not give us the answer, but the question assumes Satan knew or believed it would lead to mankind’s salvation. Had he known that fact he would likely have acted differently. While his ultimate destruction is clearly shown in Revelation 20, the New Testament had yet to be completed at the time of [...]
What is faith? What is great faith? Is there little faith?
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1.Faith is built and grows in our minds and hearts as we obey the Scriptures. When we read the Bible, we read wonderful promises. Some promises have already been fulfilled. For example, Hebrews 11:7 (NIV), “By faith Noah, when warned [...]
What does it mean in Genesis 10:25 when it says for in his days the earth was divided? (United States)
Shem's son was Peleg. The name Peleg means "to divide or to split”. See Strong’s Concordance Hebrew word H6389. The division of the earth here refers to the division and dispersion of humanity that happened after the Tower of Babel was under construction. Genesis 10:25 (NIV), “Two sons were born to Eber: One was named [...]
I hear about the drying of the river Euphrates. What prophecy surrounds the drying of the river Euphrates?
The prophecies of Isaiah 11:15, Jeremiah 14, 46:10; 51:3, and Daniel 5 had limited fulfillment in the downfall of the ancient, literal city of Babylon built upon the river Euphrates which had great impact on its resources. The overthrow of historic Babylon by Cyrus was accomplished by the turning aside or drying up of those [...]
Who is the mother of Mary?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was an ordinary but remarkable Jewish woman. God specifically chose her to give birth to Jesus, the Messiah of the tribe of Judah and of the lineage of David. Luke 1:26-28,31,35: (NIV) “In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin [...]
What do these mean according to Scripture: the broad way, the narrow way, the highway of holiness
The broad way, the narrow way, the highway of holinessWhen Adam and Eve sinned, they (and all their children) began to walk down the "broad way" to death. Matthew 7:13: (CSB) “…the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it.” Proverbs 14:12 (ESV), “There is a way [...]