Category Archives: Apologetics
“What will we look like in Heaven?”
In the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, Paul talks about the resurrection and the resurrected body. In verses 35 and following, he states that our heavenly bodies will be different from our natural bodies, with some stark contrasts. Whereas … Continue reading
“What is paradise? Is it different than Heaven?”
The word paradise is used as a synonym for “heaven” (2 Corinthians 12:4; Revelation 2:7). When Jesus was dying on the cross and one of the thieves being crucified with Him asked Him for mercy, Jesus replied, “I tell you … Continue reading
“Can people in heaven look down and see us?”
Hebrews 12:1 states, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses…” Some understand the “cloud of witnesses” to be people looking down on us from heaven. That is not the correct interpretation. Hebrews chapter 11 records … Continue reading
“What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?”
The entire section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in which this verse is found can be understood as one where Jesus actually serves to elevate the importance of following Israel’s moral law beyond the letter to the spirit of the … Continue reading
“Who divided the Bible into chapters and verses? Why and when was it done?”
When the books of the Bible were originally written, they did not contain chapter or verse references. The Bible was divided into chapters and verses to help us find Scriptures more quickly and easily. It is much easier to find … Continue reading
“Is saying OMG or words like ‘geez’ still taking the Lord’s name in vain?”
The idea of “taking the Lord’s name in vain” is first found in Exodus 20 when Moses receives the Ten Commandments. The third commandment states, “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD … Continue reading
“What are the pros and cons of attending a mega-church (megachurch)?”
A “megachurch” is defined as a Protestant church that has an average of 2,000 or more regular attendees to weekend services. Megachurch demographics: The composition of the megachurch has changed in the last decade. Ten years ago, megachurches were comprised … Continue reading
“What did Jesus mean when He said to ‘not cast your pearls before swine’ (Matthew 7:6)?”
“Do not cast your pearls before swine” is a portion of the Sermon on the Mount, and to understand its meaning, we have to understand its context and placement within the sermon. Christ had just finished instructing the crowd … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about anointing oil?”
Anointing oil, mentioned 20 times in Scripture, was used in the Old Testament for pouring on the head of the High Priest and his descendants and sprinkling the Tabernacle and its furnishings to mark them as holy and set apart … Continue reading
“How often should a married couple have sex?”
The Bible doesn’t tell us how often a married couple should have sex, it does tell us that a couple is to abstain only when it is a mutual decision. First Corinthians 7:5 tells us, “Do not deprive each other except … Continue reading
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