In Exodus Pharaoh hardens his heart during the first five plagues. God hardens his heart during the second five plagues.  Is this an example of God taking away free will? It’s true that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart.  He did so during the plague of the boils (Ex. 9:12), after the plague of the locusts (Ex.… Read More Bible Q&A: Did God Take Away Pharaoh’s Free Will?

Is plastic surgery a sin? It depends on the situation, and more specifically the purpose behind wanting the procedure.  Is one going under the plastic surgeon’s knife out of medical or psychological necessity?  For example, to repair a damaged facial structure obtained from an injury and thus gain back self-confidence and physical ability, or some… Read More Bible Q&A: Is Plastic Surgery A Sin?

What’s the difference between the spirit and the soul? “Soul” comes from the Hebrew word nephesh in the Old Testament and the Greek term psuchee in the New Testament.  Depending on the context, it has to do with one’s life, one’s physical existence, the entire person (a living being), or what one feels (the heart), and the immortal nature… Read More Bible Q&A: What’s The Difference Between The Spirit And The Soul?

What happens to us after we die? How can we exist in the Hadean world if our bodies remain on earth to later be raised and changed in an instant? The account given by Jesus in Luke 16:19-31 concerning the rich man and the beggar Lazarus gives us great insight into what happens to our… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About the Afterlife