Category Archives: Apologetics
“Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?”
This event occurred in the Garden of Gethsemane the night Jesus was betrayed and captured. Mark 14:51-52 describes a young man who, wearing only a linen cloth, followed Jesus. When he was seized by the Roman soldiers, he escaped capture and ran, leaving … Continue reading
“What is the baptism of/by/with fire?”
John the Baptist came preaching repentance and baptizing in the wilderness of Judea, and he was sent as a herald to announce the arrival of Jesus, the Son of God (Matthew 3:1-12). He announced “I indeed baptize you with water … Continue reading
“Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans (Habakkuk 1:5-11)?”
Habakkuk 1:5-11 is a prophecy in which God relates His intention to raise up Babylon, a “ruthless” and “dreaded” nation, to achieve His purpose. This raises the question, Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans? There is an important … Continue reading
“Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?”
Malachi 1:2-3 declares, “’I have loved you,’” says the LORD. But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ the LORD says. ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have hated, and I have turned … Continue reading
“What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh?”
Countless explanations concerning the nature of Paul’s thorn in the flesh have been offered. They range from incessant temptation, dogged opponents, chronic maladies (such as eye problems, malaria, migraine headaches, and epilepsy), to a speech disability. No one can say … Continue reading
“What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?”
The dictionary defines wisdom as “the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting.” This is a theme that is recurring throughout the Bible. We know that Knowledge, on the other hand, is defined as having information … Continue reading
“Did Balaam’s donkey really talk to him?”
The story of Balaam and his talking donkey is found in Numbers 22. Balaam was a prophet of Israel who practiced divination and other magic arts, led Israel into apostasy, and was identified as a false prophet by Peter and … Continue reading
“What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?”
The millennial kingdom is the title given to the 1000-year reign of Jesus Christ on the earth. Some seek to interpret the 1000 years in an allegorical manner. They understand the 1000 years as merely a figurative way of saying … Continue reading
“Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?”
The recent discovery and translation of the fourth-century “Jesus’ wife papyrus” has reopened the discussion as to whether Jesus had a wife / was married. The “Jesus’ wife papyus” says, “Jesus said to them, ‘My wife …’” This discovery is … Continue reading
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