Why does everyone imagine Satan as red, horned, and evil-looking? The Bible does not give Satan a set description.  He appeared in the form of a serpent to Adam and Eve (Gen. 3:1ff; Rev. 12:9; cf. 2 Cor. 11:3), and he is metaphorically described as an angel of light (2 Cor. 11:14).  Thus, the image… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About Satan’s Appearance

How were the continents shaped in the beginning of time? In the beginning, the earth was without form, void, and there was nothing but water (Gen. 1:2). Then on the third day of creation, God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear” (Gen.… Read More Bible Q&A: How Were the Continents Shaped in the Beginning of Time?

Are we living in the kingdom of God? The kingdom of God is spoken of in two ways in the Bible.  First, it was prophesied to come during the days of the Roman Empire (Dan. 2:44).  During the reign of Caesar Augustus, both John and Jesus said that the kingdom was “at hand,” i.e., that… Read More Bible Q&A: Are We Living in the Kingdom of God?

Why is the Bible called “the Bible”? The term Bible is derived from Greek.  Ancient books were written on the byblos or papyrus reed.  From byblos came the Greek word for “book,” which is biblos.  Biblos is used in Matthew 1:1:  “The book (biblos) of the genealogy of Jesus Christ…” As the books of Scripture were written, early Christians began to refer to… Read More Bible Q&A: Why is the Bible Called “the Bible”?

Should women cover their heads while worshiping God? 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 is the passage which deals with this question.  Contextually, this falls right after 1 Corinthians 8-10, the record of Paul instructing Christians to be willing to give up personal liberties such as eating meat offered to idols in order to avoid being a stumbling… Read More Bible Q&A: Should Women Cover Their Heads While Worshiping God?