Is it true that 2 Timothy 3:16-17 refers only to the Old Testament since there was no New Testament yet? In actuality, some of the New Testament was already in existence by the time Paul wrote 2 Timothy.  Paul likely wrote 2 Timothy not long before his death, which many believe to be around A.D.… Read More Bible Q&A: Is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Talking Only About The Old Testament?

If one of our sources of authority is the examples set for us in the New Testament, and since Paul talks about the first century church fasting, why don’t Christians fast today? Are you sure that Christians DON’T fast today, as in at all, ever?  After all, consider Christ’s directives about fasting in the Sermon… Read More Bible Q&A: Why Don’t Christians Fast Today?

Jesus had siblings.  Were these Mary’s children? Yes.  Mary remained a virgin until after Jesus’ birth, at which time she and Joseph consummated their marriage (Matt. 1:24-25).  Thus, Jesus’ brothers and sisters would have been Joseph and Mary’s children (Mk. 6:3).