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

Did God ever get upset with Jesus? My oldest daughter in elementary school asked this question, and I’m very proud of her for doing so.  The answer is “No,” and the reason is because God is pleased whenever anyone obeys him (John 14:23).  Not obeying God is the definition of sin (1 John 3:4).  Jesus… Read More Bible Q&A: Did God Ever Get Upset With Jesus?

On Pentecost, the apostles were miraculously speaking in tongues, but it says about the multitude that “each one was hearing them speak in his own language.” Were two miracles taking place, or just one? Before studying this question more fully, I used to hold to the notion that two different miraculous spiritual gifts were being… Read More Bible Q&A: On Pentecost, Were Two Miracles Taking Place, or Just One?

What exactly is a graven image? The term “graven image” (Ex. 20:4) comes from the Hebrew term pecel which literally means “idol” or “carved image.”  As noted in the previous question about Buddha, idolatry comes in many forms.  One of the most common forms of idolatry in biblical times was the worshiping of gods manifested in statues or images… Read More Bible Q&A: What Exactly is a Graven Image?