What is the difference between Peter's denial of Jesus and Judas' betrayal of Jesus?
Judas planned his betrayal of Jesus. Matthew 26:14-16 (NKJV), 14 “Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, 'What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him to you?’ And they counted out to him thirty pieces of silver. 16 So from that time he [...]
Is it right for a Christian to gamble? What about the examples of the soldiers who were gambling for Christ's clothes on the day of his crucifixion, and when the disciples were choosing the twelfth to replace Judas? (United States)
No, God does not condone nor bless gambling. The soldiers at the cross crucified, beat and mocked Jesus. Their behaviors were cruel and unrighteous. Their gambling was vulgar. Those soldiers are not examples of God’s holy will.God intended there to be only 12 Apostles of the Lamb. Revelation 21:14 (NKJV), “Now the wall of the [...]
What are the names given to believers in the Bible? (Nigeria)
Jesus encouraged his followers when he said, "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" Luke 12:32 (NKJV).In the early church, believers are referred to in Acts 9:2 (NKJV), "and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were [...]
In Psalm 45, who is the royal daughter, the king, the virgins? What does this psalm describe? (Nigeria)
The Bible interprets itself by comparing scripture with scripture. A key is always to look for Jesus first. Psalm 45:6-7 are quoted in Hebrews 1:8-9 and applied to Jesus. “But unto the Son he saith, ‘Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. Thou hast [...]
When does your name go in the Book of Life? (United States)
All mankind are sinners at conception. Psalm 51:5 (CSB), “Indeed, I was guilty when I was born; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.” Adamic sin and its penalty, death, are inherited. Romans 5:12 (CSB), “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, in this way death spread [...]
What the meaning of "Son of Man"? I know it is stated 93 times in Ezekiel. (United States)
Throughout the book of Ezekiel, “Son of man” refers to the prophet Ezekiel. Ezekiel 2:1, 6 (NKJV), 1 “And He said to me, ‘Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to you.’ ... 6 ‘And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words…” [...]