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55.Who sits on the LEFT hand of the Father?
Q - Is it wrong to question God?
A. No. After all, wisdom comes
from God (Pr 2:6). It is a problem to DOUBT God's Word
and/or His sovereignty. Note that Zacharias was struck dumb because of his doubt (Lk 1:11-22),
but Mary's question "How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?" (Lk 1:34) was not a problem.
The Bible tells us to "Prove all things..." (1Th 5:21) and that God "is a rewarder of them
that diligently seek Him." (Heb 11:6). This implies having curiosity about God and a thirst to
know Him and His Word. The Psalms and the Books of the Prophets are replete with questions posed to God. He is our Father
and is not obligated to respond. Back to Index
Q - Why is a day as important as Easter
only mentioned once in the Bible?
A. The use of the word "Easter"
in Ac 12:4 is not correct. It actually represents an assault by the devil on God's Word. The Greek
is "to pascha" meaning "the Passover" as
it is translated everywhere else in Scripture. "Easter" is derived from "Eastre"
a heathen Saxon fertility goddess derived from "Astarte" (the Syrian version of "Venus"),
and the goddess "Ashtoreth" in the O.T. (1Ki 11:5,33; 2Ki 23:13) as
well as "Isis", the Egyptian fertility goddess. This knowledge makes the connection with rabbits
and eggs readily apparent. Note the references in Jeremiah to "the queen
of heaven" (Jer 7:18; 44:17-25). An increased awareness of this in recent years has led
many to refer to "Resurrection Day/Sunday" instead.
Q - What can you tell me about Jacob's ladder?
A. In Gen
28:12, Jacob has a dream and sees a "ladder" (Heb."sullam" meaning "stairway"- only occ. in Scripture) reaching from
earth to heaven. Your connection is Jn 1:51 where we find that the stairway is a type for Jesus
Christ, "the Son of man." There are also references to a "highway" in Isa 35:8-10; 62:10.
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Q - What are the " 7 Last Words" and where do I find them?
A. 1. "Father, forgive them" Lk 23:34
2. "To day shalt thou be with Me in Paradise"
Lk 23:43
3. "Woman, behold thy son! Behold thy mother."
Jn 19:25-27
4. "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?"
Mt 27:46
5. "I Thirst" Jn 19:28
6. "It is finished" Jn
19:30
7. "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit."
Lk 23:46
Q - There is a scene in "The Passion
of the Christ" where the devil appears during the scourging of Christ and he's got a "baby." What's that about?
A. Read the exchange
between Jesus and the Pharisees in Jn 8:13-47. Your answer is located at v.44. Christ
also refers to them as "child(ren) of hell" in Mt 23:15. Back to Index
Q - How did Noah
get 2 of every animal on the Ark?
A. In fact, many of the animals
were present in groups of seven (Gen 7:2,3), but there was plenty of
room. We are given the dimensions of the Ark in Gen 6:15. The secular
cubit is about 18 inches (17.5). The sacred cubit is 25 inches. Let's use the smaller unit. So, the Ark was 75 ft. wide,
450 ft. long, and 45 ft. high with 3 levels. This gives a larger capacity than 500 standard railroad cars which can each hold
almost 250 average size sheep. It is estimated that there are fewer than 18,000 different species of animals. It would take
about 190 railroad cars to hold 45,000 sheep-sized animals, leaving over 300 cars for people, provisions, roaming/flying room
for the animals, etc. Back to Index
Q - Why did Jesus say "Father,why has thou forsaken me?" from the cross?
A. First, in this case it is important to quote accurately. He actually said,
"My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" This is significant because Jesus NEVER addressed God as
anything other than "Father." This provides our indication to rightly divide the Word. The classic explanation is that
Jesus felt forsaken because He "became sin" (the exact translation is "sin offering") and was thus separated from
His Father. It may be fruitful for one to pursue this, but these are the important Scriptural facts: The quote is from Psalm 22 and we are pointed there for good reason. This Psalm was written almost 1000 years
earlier, before crucifixion was even "invented", yet it contains pinpoint accuracy in its prophecy. Jesus, the Master (Teacher),
was teaching and witnessing from the cross. Pay particular attention to the fulfillment by unknowing and unbelieving
participants such as the gambling for His clothes (v.18) and the mocking from the crowd in vv. 7,8. Note the reference to His bones being out of joint and being able to tell (count) His bones
(as a result of the whipping) in vv. 14-17. To complete this brief explanation, during the 3 hours
of darkness (Mk 15:33) Jesus had ample opportunity to quote the entire Psalm which is indicated
by this: Psalm 22 ends with "he hath done this". The precise
Hebrew equivalent of the Greek for "It is finished" (John 19:30). Imagine the learned Pharisees in the crowd being forced to acknowledge in their
hearts the fulfillment of Messianic prophecy AND their unwitting part in it. Jesus was teaching and bearing witness
through Scripture just as He did after His Resurrection (Lk 24:13-27). To say that He
was separated from His Father presents numerous Scriptural difficulties, especially John 10:30,
"I and my Father are one." Back to Index
Q - Where was Lazarus and what was he doing that God had to call him forth 3 times?
A. Actually, God never called Lazarus 3 times, it's just folklore.
In Jn 11:43, Jesus calls him once. There are 7
instances in Scripture of God calling Man more than once at a time. They are, sequentially: Gen
22:11(Abraham), Gen 46:2(Jacob), Ex 3:4(Moses), 1Sa
3:10(Samuel), Lk 10:41(Martha), Lk 22:31(Simon), and Ac
9:4(Saul). Back to Index
Q - Why was Samson weakened by a haircut?
A. Because Samson was a Nazarite.
(See Nu 6:1-21 to thoroughly understand). The term "Nazarite" is from the
Hebrew "nazir" meaning "the consecrated one." The Nazarites in Scripture include Samson (Judges
13:7), Samuel (1Sa 1:9-11), John the Baptist (Lk
1:15), and Paul (Ac 18:18). Please note that Nazarites may be male or female, and the vow
may be permanent or for a specified time. The cutting of Samson's hair violated the vow. Hence, in Judges
16:17-20, we are told "... the Lord was departed from him." The cutting of his hair defiled the separation (Nu
6:12), restarting the clock, but not cancelling the vow. When Samson's hair grew back (Judges 16:22),
he was able to resume the fulfillment of the vow.
Q - What's the
significance of the 4 faces Ezekiel sees in the visions in chapters 1 & 10?
A. First of all we must reject the
commonly held explanation that the lion, ox, eagle and man represent the aspects of God's creation. It is a product of man's
imagination and does not relate to the rest of the Bible nor the characteristics of God. He also made fish, insects, trees,
etc. Where are they? The Bible is its own best reference and the key is in understanding the immutability of God. He is perfect
and therefore does not change. When He travelled with His people in Nu 2, He arranged them
in a designated formation. STUDY Nu 2 and view the graphic representation on this
site To Rev 4:7. This is the same formation described in Eze 1:1-14 AND in Revelation! (Note the lion is on the RIGHT and the ox is on the LEFT in Eze1:10). Since truth begets truth, we can now understand clearly why Ezekiel
says in 10:20 that it was the same creature he saw by the river in Chapter
1 although 10:14 has the face of the ox replaced by the face of a cherub. As Heb 9:11-14 so clearly tells us, the ox as a sacrifice was replaced by the
incarnation of Jesus Christ-EMMANUEL-GOD with us. God showed it to Ezekiel's eyes but
did not reveal it to his spirit (quite common with the O.T. prophets).
We can also grasp the significance of the prophet emphasizing, as in 1:12,17,20 and 10:22,
that there was no turning, only moving straight forward, i.e., NEVER BREAKING FORMATION.
For further study and meditation, consider the positioning of the priests/Levites/Libra BETWEEN (intercession) the scorpion/Dan/Scorpio and the virgin/Zebulon/Virgo both in formation AND on the calendar. The formation also places the
altar between Man and the Scorpion. This is what is meant by Gen 1:14-18 and
Ps 147:4, not the nonsense that passes for astrology today.
Q - What can you tell me about the "Songs of Degrees" in Psalms?
A. The key, as always, in in the Word of God itself and its immaculate structure.
First of all, the Hebrew reads "Shir hamma aloth", "A Song of THE
Degrees." This points us to the only "degrees" in Scripture. The ten degrees by which the sun's shadow
went backward on the sundial of Ahaz as a sign to King Hezekiah (Read 2Ki 20:1-11 and
Is 38:8). The number of such Psalms, fifteen (Pss 120-134), corresponds to the number of
added years Hezekiah received, while the number written by Hezekiah, ten, corresponds to the number of degrees that the dial
went backward. Now read Is 38:20 where upon recovery from his illness, Hezekiah refers to "My Songs."
These are the 10 untitled Psalms on the group. There is one by (not "for") Solomon (Ps 127) in
the center with two by David on either side. The Songs have another structure of 3 groups of five each. The first group deals
with Tribulation. The second with Trust in Jehovah. The third with Blessings/Peace in Zion. The fifteen Songs also correspond to 15 specific events in the life of Hezekiah,
which we will not address in this answer (unless you really want it). Back to Index
Q - If we have free will, how can God be in control?
A. Since God is both sovereign and omnipotent, our free will and choices
are known to Him before they are known to us (Ps 139:1-4). To illustrate: We sit down to play a
game of chess. You are the top chess player in the world. I am playing my first game. I pick and choose my own moves but you
will still control and win the game. My exercise of choice and free will will not override your superiority and control.
Ask Jonah.
Q - Why did God grant King Hezekiah an additional 15 years of
life?
A. Read 2Ki
20:1-11 for the story. In v.6 God grants the additional 15 years. Now go to 2Ki 20:21 and
2Ki 21:1. NOTE Manasseh's AGE (12)! At the time of Hezekiah's prayer the king was unmarried
and childless. Had he died childless the bloodline of Jesus Christ would have
been severed! Understand that the entire Old Testament concerns itself with this subject from
Gen 3:15 forward when Satan was notified that Christ was coming. Back to Index
Q - What is the significance of the 153 fishes in Jn
21:11, if any?
A. (1) By gematria, 153 = Sons of God.
(2) Refer to "The Usage of Numbers In
Scripture" (To MISCELLANEOUS)
- As "153" we
have:
-
(9x17)=Judgment x the Combination of Spirit and Order
- As "150" + "3" we
have:
-
(25x6) + 3=(Grace intensified x Man) + Divine Completeness
- (10x5x3)
+ 3=(Order x Grace x Resurrection) + Completeness
Q - Why do we need both 1&2 Kings and 1&2 Chronicles?
A. In Kings and Samuel, we have an exoteric (outside), human
look at events. In Chronicles we have an esoteric (inside), Divine standpoint. Therefore Kings shows things as man
governed them. Chronicles shows things as God reigned. Kings gives us history of the complete nation
of Israel. Since Chronicles gives the Divine view, it is concerned only with the kingdom of Judah as leading through the bloodline
of Jesus Christ as the ultimate successor to David. Chronicles gives us reasons and morality
behind events. Even a quick comparison of the rendering of the same events in each of the books, will make this readily
apparent.
Example: 2Ki 16:7 tells us what Ahaz did.
2Ch 28:16-19 tells us why it occurred that way.
Note: In 2Kings, we have 3 chapters (18-20)
concerning Hezekiah's political reign and only 3 verses (2Ki 18:4-6) about his spiritual
change. By way of contrast, in 2Chronicles we have 3 chapters (29-31)
involving his spiritual reign, and only 1 chapter (32) on his secular reign.
Q - Why did Cain kill Abel?
A. Read 1Jn 3:12,13. Conflict between light and
darkness. No specific reason required for unbelievers to feel negatively toward believers.
Q - Why isn't Job mentioned in Heb 11, the "faith" chapter?
A. Because God used Job as an example of righteousness and patience. Job
1:1; 2:3 serve as definitions of the characteristics of a righteous man. In Eze 14:14,20
Job is linked to Daniel and Noah as examples of righteousness. His patience is referenced in Jas 5:11.
All of this makes Job our O.T. type for the righteous saints which will be chosen to experience tribulation
in the endtimes Rev 9:1-6;13:10. Back to Index
Q - Does God love me?
A. YES. Ro 8:35-39. He may hate what you do, but His love
is unconditional - He's your Father. Back to Index
Q - Is it okay for a Christian to be cremated instead of being buried?
A. We will give many Scriptures that address this question, but conceptually: Would
God hold us responsible for what happens to our body after we die? What if a Christian dies in a fire? What if a funeral home
made a mistake? What if loved ones simply can't afford a funeral?
God has no requirements for burial. Man has customs
and traditions. The Hebrews typically buried people and reserved burning for criminals and others who were somehow dishonored.
Many Jewish cemeteries still segregate criminals. Most Asian cultures cremate. Some Native American tribes "bury" above ground.
The Egyptians created the most elaborate tombs of all - the Great Pyramids. The fabulous Taj Mahal is a mausoleum.
Enoch and Elijah were neither buried
nor cremated, they were translated by God Himself.
SCRIPTURES - Ecc 12:7 Our earthly bodies house our spirit
and soul and return to the dust from which we were created.
- 2Co 5:6-8 To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. At death our soul goes immediately
to God. There is no interim state.
- 1Sa 31:12 The burning of the bodies of Saul and his sons is direct evidence of no Godly taboo.
Note that their bones were buried.
- Gen 18:27 Abraham refers to himself as dust (burial) and ashes (cremation).
- Job 30:19 Job likens himself to dust and ashes.
Traditions of men, no matter how longstanding or ingrained, must not be confused with the Word or
will of God. Note that in Jn 11:39, Jesus waited 4 days
before raising Lazarus to refute the traditional teaching at that time that there was a 3
day period before the spirit left the body. Back to Index
Q - How can the Bible be perfect if men wrote it?
A. Read 2Ti 3:16. The premise of the question is flawed.
Men only transcribed the Word. The idea that over 40 different authors over a span of some
1500 years, living in different times and cultures, with varying levels of education, writing in different languages could
combine to produce this magnificent literary work replete with unerring prophecy without Divine oversight is unacceptable.
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Q - Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
A. Rev 11:19. No need to watch TV shows where people search
for it. God has it. Back to Index
Q - Why does the spiritual armor of Ephesians 6 only
cover the front?
A. Read Is 58:8. God only wants us to move forward and not
look to the right or left. He can't expect us to do that without covering our backs.
Q - Is it sinful to get angry?
A. Absolutely not! Eph 4:26 is an imperative statement. Emotions
are not sinful. How we deal with them is important. In fact, as we mature spiritually, we should progress from being able
to recognize sin, to avoiding sin, to hating sin. Jesus Himself was so angered by the defilement of the Temple that He turned
it out twice. First, Jn 2:13-21 ("My Father's house"), and later, Mt 21:12,13; Mk 11:15-17; Lk 19:45,46 ("My house"). (At the end, Mt
23:37,38 "your house"). Think: Since Jesus was "without sin" (Heb 4:15) AND
got angry, anger cannot be sinful. Back to Index
Q - Why are there no female angels in the Bible?
A. Chronology. Before God made flesh, there was no need for gender. Take note of
Lk 22:30 and Gen 1:27,28 and Gen 2:21-23.
It has nothing to do with anything other than timing. HUMAN reproduction requires two sexes, heavenly existence did not, does
not, and will not (UNDERSTAND Mk 12:25). Don't allow anyone to make more out of it than this.
It's not any deeper. Back to Index
Q - Who Killed Jesus Christ?
A. - Read Jn 10:17,18. UNDERSTAND! Do not fall into pointless debate about things of no significance. It was ordained by God so that
we could be saved. Read the pinpoint accuracy of the prophecies in Psalm 22, written almost
a 1000 years earlier, before crucifixion was even "invented".
1
- TECHNICALLY, Jesus Christ was crucified by the Romans because the Jews had no authority to carry out capital
punishment, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, READ ACTS 4:27,28 and eliminate the question.
2 - JESUS CHRIST WAS
A JEW! This renders it IMPOSSIBLE for a TRUE Christian to be anti-anybody. James 2:8-10.
3 - The
"Jews" referred to in the New Testament actually refers to the tribes of Benjamin and Judah mixed with those who chose to
return or stay. The other 10 tribes were the Samaritans.
4 - It is divisiveness,
strife, and ungodliness fostered by those who serve Satan's purposes in pulpits and classrooms. It is hype fostered by the
pursuit of revenue. It is what happens when we pursue religion instead of TRUTH (the WORD of GOD). When anyone (and that includes
CORRECTBIBLE.COM See Gal 1:6-10) expresses a point of view, there must be Scripture
to back it up! Carefully read, study and meditate on 1Th 5:18, 1Co 1:18-31, Gal 3:29, 1Jn 3:15-18. Jesus Christ did not come down and lay down his life so we could
argue about who killed him and ignore the fact that He's Not Dead!
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Q - How do I get peace when I feel stressed?
A. Follow the instructions in Phil 4:6-9.
Sometimes we get so hung up on fine points that we miss the simple instructions about everyday life.
Q - Why do some good people die young?
A. Read Is 57:1,2 and Pss
72:13,14; 116:15 ("precious" = Heb. "yakar" = "heavy in price"). Our natural death is God's way of getting us back
home. The number of years we live is not some kind of reward from God. In fact, Scriptures that refer to "length" of days
would be better translated "fullness" or "value". Remember WHY Enoch was taken up (Gen 5:21-24)
and "only" lived 365 years (To MISCELLANEOUS "Adam to Abraham" ). Believers must understand that death is a release
from mortality. When we lose loved ones, our grief should be based on our loss, not theirs. Note Paul's words (Phil 1:21-24). Back to Index
Q - Can I sin without doing something wrong?
Q - Does it matter who my friends and associates are?
A. Yes. Read 2Co 6:14. Conceptually, if one places
muddy hands on a freshly laundered white shirt, the hands make the shirt dirty, the shirt does not make the hands clean (
see Hag 2:11-14). Back to Index
Q - Why do I need to study the Old Testament?
A. (1)- If John 1 told us that Jesus was like
the Word, or followed the Word, or believed the Word, or knew the Word, we might have some chance
of knowing Jesus without knowing the Word. However, since Jesus is the Word, to ignore half of the Word precludes
knowing Jesus as we should.
(2)- The Old Testament contains Genesis, the Book
of Beginnings, which sets patterns for God and mankind. Many New Testament scriptures are completely baffling without understanding
Genesis. Mt 24:38,39 is a total mystery if Gen 6 and the fallen angels
is skipped or misunderstood.
(3)- 2Ti 3:16 refers to
"All Scripture" and the New Testament has over 600 direct references and allusions to the Old Testament.
(4)- If the N.T. is the fulfillment of the O.T.,
how are we to know what is being fulfilled? How are we to benefit from the O.T. examples of our nature, our shortcomings,
and God's love for us (1Co 10:1-14)?
(5)- Failure to study the O.T. causes us to rely
on tradition fraught with error for what we think about Noah, Job, Daniel, etc. It follows that we will be unable
to learn from the examples Scripture gives us if we don't really know about them (Mt 15:1-9).
(6)- Do we intentionally watch half a movie?
Read half a book? Start a project in the middle? Do we put the furniture in the house before the foundation and walls
are in place? IS CHRIST DIVIDED? (1Co 1:13).
(7)- The O.T. tells us why Jesus came, why
He did what He did, and said what He said. The reality of God's omniscience and fulfillment
of His prophecy is only a concept without knowledge of the O.T. There are doubtless many Christians who wonder where
Jesus was and what He was doing before being born of woman. How is one to really understand the "vail" (Lk
23:45; Heb 10:20) minus the knowledge of the Holy of Holies in Exodus 26:31-37?
(8)- Revelation and Genesis are complementary. One completes
the other. They are two pieces of bread holding the meat between them to make a sandwich instead of a mess. Rev
22:18,19 applies to the entire Word, not just Revelation itself. By not studying the O.T. (avoiding the "schoolmaster"
of Gal 3:24) we will encounter the same difficulties as we would find by beginning school
in 12th grade. You will be without foundation (Mt 7:26,27). Back to Index
Q- What can hinder my prayers?
A. Scripturally, here are the top ten:
1. Unforgiveness Mk
11:24-26
2. Doubt Jas 1:5-7
3. Lack of faith Heb
11:6
4. Disobedience Pr
28:9
5. Carnality Jas
4:1-3
6. Marital Discord 1Pe
3:7
7. Insincerity Mal
1:7-9
8. Inhumanity Pr
21:13
9. Iniquity Ps 66:18
Q - Why doesn't God's name appear in the Book of Esther?
A. In keeping with Esther's "hidden" faith, the Divine name appears
5 times (the number of Grace) in Hebrew in the form of an acrostic. Four times as "Jehovah"
and once as "I AM." The verses are as follows:
Ch. 1:20
"all the wives shall give"
5:4 "let the king and Haman come this day"
5:13 "this availeth me nothing"
7:5 "Who is he, and where is he" (the "I AM" of Ex
3:14)
7:7 "that there was evil determined against him"
Q - Is Hell real?
A. Hell MUST exist as an alternative choice to Heaven. Choice
is fundamental to God because choice is essential to love - and we know God is love (1Jn
4:18). God has presented us choices since He placed the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the midst of the
Garden along with the tree of life. If Hell does not exist in diametric contrast to Heaven, then darkness/light,
evil/good, sin/righteousness, and death/life must also not exist. Since God does NOT will that any of us
should perish (2Pe 3:9), He has made the choice as easy and obvious as He possibly can - even instructing
us as to the correct choice (Deu 30:19).
He has placed the horrors of Hell in stark
contrast to the blessings of Heaven leaving us without excuse (Ro 1:18-32). His purpose and method
are clearly stated (Jn 3:18-21) leaving us individually and solely responsible for owning hearts
which turn away from Him. Condemnation and eternal separation must exist to correspond to salvation and eternal life with
God. Heb 10:31 is a loving warning consistent with God always preceding judgment with an offer
of mercy. The most clearly articulated example of our "options" is Deu Chs. 28,29, but note Adam's
chance to confess (Gen 3:11), Judas' two opportunities (Jn 13:18,21-26) followed by the result of his failure to repent (Jn 13:27).
Spiritual warfare does not allow bystanders (Mt 12:30), nor does it present a third option, a "neutral corner", so to speak. The Word of God must
be fully and faithfully believed (Rev 22:18,19). Hell exists because The Word of God says so (Titus 1:2)! Back to Index
Q - What constitutes "improper" teaching?
A. 1 - Not relating the Word to Jesus Christ
2 - Not making it practical and effective for
everyday living.
3 - Whitewashing a lack of understanding with
catch-all phrases
like "You just
have to accept it on faith."
4 - Turning God's love story into rituals of
restriction.
5 - Perpetuating myth and error through
a lack of personal,
Spirit-led study
AND relying on man instead of God to illuminate
His Word.
6 - A lack of personal humility as a vessel,
not an authority.
Q - Is there something wrong if I don't speak in tongues?
A. Absolutely not. 1Co 12:28-30 settles it. Paul's
question in v.30 should keep us from misreading any other Scripture which may lead us to think otherwise. 1Co
12:7-11 clearly states that no one gift is universally dispersed among the body. Many Christians have been
unnecessarily distressed by incorrect teaching on this subject. Back to Index
Q - Exactly how do I rebuke the Devil?
A. Only in the name of the Lord. Read Jude8,9.
We cannot forget that the Devil is a supernatural archangel and cannot be underestimated. Nor should we forget the seven
sons of Sceva in Ac 19:13-16. Beware preaching which speaks of the Enemy in belittling terms. Despite
his totally evil character, he is still God's handiwork (Eze 28:12-15) and we are not to insult
or lightly regard God's work. That is why even Michael, himself an archangel, must say, "The Lord rebuke Thee." A mindset
which takes the Devil lightly correspondingly takes God's protection lightly. Our power comes from God (Jas
2:19). Back to Index
Q - How do I keep the Devil "off my track?"
A. Follow the two-part instructions given in Jas 4:7.
We submit to God and resist the devil by taking a step in one direction or the other when we reach certain decision points
in our minds. We are told to bring our thoughts into captivity (2Co 10:5). When we fail to do this, the
process is described for us in detail in Jas 1:13-16. As an example, note David's
actions in 2Sa 11:1-3. As soon as David asks the identity of the woman he saw,
he has stepped in the wrong direction in the tug-of-war between flesh/spirit, God/devil. Lust has conceived. The rest of the story
brings forth death. The lesson is clear. Back to Index
Q - You say that the Lord's Supper was not the Passover lamb. Explain.
A. First, let's clear up Lk 22:15, where
Jesus says "With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before
I suffer." He wanted to, but He couldn't BECAUSE He was not going to be present for it. Why not?
- (1) ALL FOUR GOSPELS state definitively
that the Crucifixion took place on the preparation day (the day before Passover). Review Mt 27:62 Mk 15:42 Lk 23:54 and Jn 19:14
(there are many other verses).
- (2) Jesus Christ Himself WAS the Passover
Lamb. He couldn't very well eat it. He was in fact, preparing to be sacrificed.
- (3) At the Supper they partook of Communion,
the true significance of this meal.
- (4) Read Jn 19:31
and remember that the legs were broken to ensure death BEFORE the high sabbath day, i.e., Passover.
Q - Why did God say "I am Alpha and Omega?" (Rev 1:8)
A. Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega is the last
letter. We would say "from A to Z" to indicate all-inclusiveness. This verse refers to the eternality, or timeliness of God.
God is the beginning and end of all things, the Lord over history and time. God is infinite, everlasting, and all powerful.
God is (a) Spirit and has certain characteristics:
-Immutability - God is unchanging and unchangeable (Jas
1:17)
-Omniscience - God knows all actual and possible things
(Ps 139:1-6)
-Omnipresence - God is everywhere at all times (Ps
139:7-12)
-Omnipotence - God is all powerful (Rev
19:6)
-Sovereignty - God is the Supreme Ruler (Eph
1)
-Holiness - God is righteous (1Jn 1:5)
-Justice - God practices moral equity (Ac
10:34)
-Unity - God is One - (Deu 6:4)
-Love - God loves us unconditionally (Eph
2:4,5)
-Freedom - God is completely independent (Isa
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God existed before creation (which was). God exists now (which is). God will exist when this age
ends (which is to come). The statement "I AM THAT I AM" (Ex
3:14) indicates that God is self-existent. There are variations of Jehovah, Yahweh, etc., but the Hebrew meaning is
"Self-Existent One." God has no source. God is the Source. God has no
end. The statement in Ex 3:14 is God's way of identifying Himself. It is His means of introduction and identification
in Revelation. Back to Index
Q - Are there angels among us?
Q - It's hard for me to pray on my knees. Does it matter?
A. No. To make it clear, remember that Jonah prayed while
in the belly of a fish (Jonah 2:1). However, to document more fully, read the following partial
list of relevant Scriptures:
- Kneeling Ezra 9:5
- Standing Neh 9:5
- Sitting 1Ch 17:16-27
- Bowing Ex 34:8
- Hand's Uplifted 1Ti 2:8
Q - If prayer is so important,
why isn't it one of the Commandments?
A. Because
prayer is a PRIVILEGE. See Ro 5:1,2. God is not obligated
to allow our soul to approach His heart. The vail is torn, and we are "introduced" by Jesus Christ. (To
ROMANS 5:1,2) Back to Index
Q - Should I fast?
A. There is no Scriptural requirement to fast. It is not feasible
for many people due to medications, etc. However, fasting involves sacrifice and denial of the flesh (not necessarily
food) which can benefit us spiritually. For yourself, study, meditate and pray about the following Scriptures
containing the direct words of God (Isa 58:1-11) and the direct words of Jesus Christ (Mt 6:16-18; 9:14,15). Back to Index
Q - Where can I find Solomon's other name?
A. In 2Sa 12:24,25. ( Note that in v.24,
"he called ..." should be "she called..." ). This contrasts the name given by his mother, Bathsheba, (Solomon = Peaceful) with the name given by Jehovah through Nathan the prophet (Jedidiah
= beloved of Jah), to be connected to David = beloved. Back to Index
Q - Can I lose my salvation?
A. No. You can't "misplace"
your salvation and God won't take it back. Salvation is a GIFT (see the definition under "GIFTS" on this site) and Ro 11:29 tells us that He won't take back a
gift. Even the Devil, who began as an anointed archangel, is still anointed. He CHOSE to be
evil (Eze 28:14-18). We can also CHOOSE
to ignore, renounce, or otherwise throw away our salvation like any other gift. Read Heb 6:4-6
CAREFULLY. It tells us that if we are saved and indwelt by the Holy Spirit and "fall away" that
there is nothing else (note "impossible") that can be done for us. Jesus Christ, our Rock (1Co 10:4), cannot be crucified a second time and it is insulting to
His sacrifice to imply that once wasn't enough. That is why Moses was not supposed to strike the rock
a second time in Nu 20:11 after God told him to SPEAK to the rock in v.7.
If the blood of Jesus and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit aren't enough for us, then God cannot redeeem us from the
Devil's pawnshop because He already paid the highest possible price for us. Spend some time reviewing the topic on this
site. To SALVATION
Q. Where did the Sanhedrin come from?
A. Read Nehemiah 10. It contains a list of men known traditionally
as “The Great Synagogue.” This group was originally 120 members strong, later reduced to 70, and existed for 110
years before becoming the supreme Jewish council known as the Sanhedrin. The group included representatives from the priests,
Levites, government, citizenry and doctors of the law. All were required to take a solemn oath to:
1. Pay a 1/4 shekel annual temple tax.
2. Observe the weekly and high sabbaths.
3. To observe the sabbatical year.
4. Not to intermarry with non-Jews.
5. Keep the altar supplied with wood.
6. Pay priestly dues.
7. Collect and preserve the Scriptures. Back to Index
Q. Could a human clone be saved?
A. Absolutely.
Positively. The “whosoever” of John 3:16 seals it.
Conceptually, John 3:18 lets us know that God does not condemn. We make our own
choice. None of us chooses the circumstances of our conception/birth so it cannot be a factor. Read Deu 30:19 to see the choice explicitly put forth. A careful reading of John
1:12,13 shows that omniscient God allowed for the possibility of human cloning in His inerrant Word. Note
the three circumstances of birth listed in v.13:
1. “..blood”
Normal conception
2. “...flesh” Artificial
insemination, test tubes, surrogates
3. “...will of man” Cloning
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Q. What’s the difference between
“sin” and “iniquity”?
