When was Jesus born?
There is nothing to prove that Christ was born December 25th, but the evidence is strong that the time of his birth was about October 1st. It is generally recognized that Jesus was crucified on Friday, April 3, AD 33. The fact that his crucifixion occurred at the close of the 14th day of the Jewish month [...]
Has the millenium time started already? If yes, what are some of the biblical references for clarity? (Uganda)
Revelation 14:14-15 (NKJV), “…behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. 15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, ‘…the time [...]
What is the Bible's meaning of wisdom?
The Bible meaning of wisdom is clearly stated in Proverbs 1:2, “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding.”Wisdom together with understanding appears many times in the Bible. Knowing facts alone doesn’t necessarily mean perceiving understanding (or wisdom).This definition of wisdom (“to perceive the words of understanding”) works with all of the 200+ [...]
What is faith? (Uganda)
The Apostle Paul explains faith in Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV), “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen..”Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon defines the Greek word for “substance” as a firm foundation or assurance. So, faith gives us the assurance that God will always keep His promises and that the Bible [...]
Why did Jesus tell his disciples to buy swords?
Why did Jesus tell his disciples to buy swords? Jesus was a man of peace, who healed the sick and stood up for righteousness at every turn as God’s representative. He carried out his mission perfectly, preaching about God’s kingdom and dying as a ransom for Adam. Does it surprise you to know that [...]
What is the meaning of 1 Peter 3:18 (NKJV), “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the spirit”?
“For Christ suffered once…” When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, he was begotten to a new spirit life by receiving the holy spirit (God's power and influence). The next 3 1/2 years until he was crucified were spent daily sacrificing his own will and human life to do only God’s will. Jesus faithfully [...]