Do Catholics believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, never sinned?  Did Mary live her life without sinning? Roman Catholicism does indeed believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was without sin, both “original” and “personal.”  (“Original” sin refers to the unbiblical notion that mankind inherits the sin of Adam, a teaching which directly contradicts… Read More Bible Q&A: Was Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Sinless?

John 3:16 does not mention baptism.  If baptism is essential to salvation, why is it not in John 3:16? The Bible teaches that “the entirety of Your Word is truth” (Ps. 119:160a).  If one wants to ascertain the whole truth about any subject related to the Christian religion, one must take into account everything that… Read More Bible Q&A: If Baptism Is Essential for Salvation, Why Is It Not In John 3:16?

Were the seven men of Acts 6:1-6 deacons? Let’s look at the two relevant passages: Acts 6:1-6 (ESV) 1 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the… Read More Bible Q&A: Were The Seven Men of Acts 6:1-6 Deacons?

It helps to remember that the term for worship in Romans 12:1 is latreia, which is defined as service. Furthermore, its Hebrew equivalent (aboda) was used in the Old Testament primarily to describe the acts of service associated with worship typically performed by the priests and Levites, such as offering sacrifices (cf. Josh. 22:27; 1… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Explain “Spiritual Worship” in Romans 12:1

Who is my neighbor? A lawyer, testing Jesus, had asked him about obtaining eternal life.  Jesus referred him to the Old Law, and the lawyer cited the commands to love God with all your being and love your neighbor as yourself.  Jesus acknowledged that he had answered correctly, but the lawyer, “desiring to justify himself,”… Read More Bible Q&A: Who Is My Neighbor?