Bible Q&A: Was Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Sinless?

Do Catholics believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, never sinned?  Did Mary live her life without sinning? Roman Catholicism does indeed believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was without sin, both “original” and “personal.”  (“Original” sin refers to the unbiblical notion that mankind inherits the sin of Adam, a teaching which directly contradicts… Read More Bible Q&A: Was Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Sinless?

Zechariah: Comfort From The Lord (The First Vision)

Zechariah’s purpose was to join the prophet Haggai in encouraging the Jews in their efforts to rebuild the temple (Ezra 4:1-5; 5:1-2; 6:14-15).  Thus, this first vision’s message was to inform Judah that while everything appeared to be fine with the nations surrounding them, God would bring judgment on them while showing mercy to Jerusalem.… Read More Zechariah: Comfort From The Lord (The First Vision)

Bible Q&A: If Baptism Is Essential for Salvation, Why Is It Not In John 3:16?

John 3:16 does not mention baptism.  If baptism is essential to salvation, why is it not in John 3:16? The Bible teaches that “the entirety of Your Word is truth” (Ps. 119:160a).  If one wants to ascertain the whole truth about any subject related to the Christian religion, one must take into account everything that… Read More Bible Q&A: If Baptism Is Essential for Salvation, Why Is It Not In John 3:16?