Bible Q&A: Why did Christ Wither the Fig Tree? What was the Symbolism Behind It?
He miraculously withered it for two reasons.… Read More Bible Q&A: Why did Christ Wither the Fig Tree? What was the Symbolism Behind It?
He miraculously withered it for two reasons.… Read More Bible Q&A: Why did Christ Wither the Fig Tree? What was the Symbolism Behind It?
“What works” does not determine biblical or moral truth. God’s Word is and always has been what determines truth in these areas, because God’s Word IS truth (John 17:17).… Read More Do Consequences Determine Truth?
This statement was made in the context of Jesus giving the parable of the wicked tenants (Matt. 21:33-41), and before that the parable of the two sons (vs. 28-32).… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Explain Matthew 21:43.
Scripture teaches while God spoke to the Hebrew patriarchs in various ways at various times, He now speaks to us through His Son (Hebrews 1:1-2; cf. John 15:15), who is, interestingly, referred to as “the Word” (John 1:1, 14). Christ told the future writers of the New Testament that they would be inspired by the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17, 25-26; 15:26-27; 16:12-15), and that He would only communicate to them what Jesus and the Father told Him (John 16:12-15). These men would then write the New Testament under inspiration of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:10-13; Ephesians 3:3-5; 2 Peter 1:19-21; cf. 2 Timothy 3:16-17).… Read More How Does God Speak To Us Today?
What might surprise some is the overwhelming scientific evidence which, when combined with plain common sense, supports the biblical claim of divine inspiration. Take Isaiah’s book, written around 701 B.C., which says the earth is round (Isaiah 40:22). Or Job, likely written around 950 B.C., which says there is an empty space north of the earth (Job 26:7), the earth is suspended over nothing (26:7), air has weight (28:25), and springs exist in the sea (38:16). Or the psalms, likely written around 990 B.C., which say the oceans have currents (Psalm 8:8). Or Ecclesiastes, likely written around 950 B.C., which say the winds move in a circular motion (Ecclesiastes 1:6) and all rivers flow into the sea without causing its overflow (1:7).… Read More How Do We Know The Bible Is Truly From God?
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