Although Jesus was perfect, did he violate any laws of the land in a way similar to Daniel? If so, does this allow for a peaceful resistance for Christians? If the government asks churches to not assemble in church buildings, is Acts 5:29 a passage churches should apply? I’m combining these two questions since they… Read More Bible Q&A: Two-For-One About Christians Submitting to Government

Was the power to cast out demons given to anyone other than apostles? Jesus listed the ability to cast out demons as one of the miraculous signs the early Christians would be able to perform (Mk. 16:17).  While casting out demons is not listed specifically among the miraculous spiritual gifts Paul spoke of (1 Cor.… Read More Bible Q&A: Was The Power to Cast Out Demons Given to Anyone Other Than Apostles?

The Bible says, “As oft as you gather together, do this in remembrance of Me.” So why do we not take the Lord’s Supper every time we meet (i.e., Wednesdays, Bible studies in which “two or more gather,” gospel meetings, etc.?) Why only on Sunday? While instituting the Supper, Jesus mentioned a day: “But I… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About the Lord’s Supper

If a person who has never been married is party to committing adultery with someone who is married, does that make both parties adulterers and disqualify the unmarried person from ever marrying? Adultery (moichao) is defined as having unlawful intercourse with a married person.  Fornication (porneia) is defined as unlawful sexual intercourse in general, which… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About Adultery and Matthew 19:9

At what time in his life did Jesus know he was Jesus? Was he a perfect baby? How did Mary mother a perfect son? The writer of Hebrews wrote that Jesus “learned obedience” (Heb. 5:8).  “Learned” (manthano) literally means “to learn, to increase one’s knowledge, to be increased in knowledge.”  Luke also wrote that as a child Jesus “increased in… Read More Bible Q&A: When Did Jesus Know Who He Was?