How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
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Wow, I hadn't even thought of that--what you said Tim about Jesus' claim to Philip. Very good!!!
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Wow, I hadn't even thought of that--what you said Tim about Jesus' claim to Philip. Very good!!!
I would consider initially starting with any of the sections in the historical books of either the Old or the New Testaments that tell a story (such as...
He's set to conquer our ancient foe. In Hebrew he is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer)” (Revelation 9:11). A hymn says, "Apollyon is...
In John 14:8-9, when the apostle Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and we shall be satisfied," Jesus mildly rebuked him by saying, "Have I been...
Commentaries that I have read have suggested that Jesus was born in the spring. I understand that the primary bases for this view are, first, the fact...
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Well said, Brighton!!
My opinion is that some people in life become what they are not by choice. They are forced by circumstances to end up living a life we condemn. So before we...
Why would Christ be called "everlasting Father" if he is "the son of God?"
Isaiah 9:6
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David, I don't know what version of the Bible you are reading, they all seem so different today. The NASB says: And He said to him, "Truly I say to you,...
The goodness of God is that He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to die for sinners which we all are, Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:10. Jesus paid the price for...
When you use a Strong's Concordance when you study the bible, you can find that “enmity” between the woman’s offspring and the serpent’s offspring implies a...
The apostle Paul declares how Jesus is the prince of peace in Colossians 1:19-23. "For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him...
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Rick, I especially like your Philippians 3:20-21 reference -- Philippians 3:20-21 20But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from...
In my view, the great sin of Sodom was their rejection of the Love and Mercy of God. You see God loved the people of Sodom just as much as he loved every...
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Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?
As has already been clearly and profoundly stated by the first person who answered this question, I would simply like to say that this was not God's perfect...
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And the Expositor's Greek Testament has: Luke 23:43. σήμερον: to be connected with what follows, not with λέγω = to-day, as opposed to a boon expected at...
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Another commentator adds, "To day] An unexpected boon,—for the crucified often lingered in agony for more than two days."
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It isn't probable that the dying thief expected that his prayer would be so soon answered. It is rather to be supposed that he looked to some "future" period...
It was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. (Hebrews 10:10). On that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied...
Abraham might have thought that God intends to bless all nations through me and especially through a coming Savior, Jesus Christ (Genesis 12:3). So how can...
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Thanks, Tim, it is checking out!
This is a question that I have thought long about. I lean towards being at rest until Jesus comes again. The scripture most used for the argument that we go...
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I found the following prior questions relating to the titles listed in Isaiah 9:6 by going to the questions module on ebible.com and typing in each title:...
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Tim, did you ever see the series of questions on ebible dealing with Jesus' names in Isaiah 9:6? I did I think. They came to my email as Your Bible Reading...
Although “angel” in Revelation 1:16 may be referring to a heavenly angel, it more probably means a human “messenger” such as a pastor. My belief is born out...
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Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?
Jesus is the Word of God made flesh as correctly identified in John 1:14. Further, He is correctly identified by Paul as “being in the form of God,” who “...
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Well, every one I know has either died or is going to. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die, but the...
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What do the seven stars represent in Revelation?
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Hey Bob Johnson, thank you for your explanation of the events surrounding the magi. I came to the exact same conclusion based on Luke’s very clear reading, “...
It is crucial for every Christian to understand the cosmic battle between "good - God" and "evil - Satan" that is going on every day of our lives. Satan and...
Review the classic OT passages on homosexual behavior: Genesis 19:4-8 In Genesis 19:4-6, "Sodom and Gomorrah have become the byword for wickedness. This...
This "unction" or "annointing" is both a Noun - the person of the Holy Spirit" and a Verb - the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit working in, for and...
God's covenant with David is recorded in 2 Samuel 7:13-16 and 1 Chronicles 17:11-14. 2 Samuel 7:12-16 "When your days are over and you rest with your...
I believe Jesus is re-interpreting the meaning of "good" from human striving for "good works" to God's demand of "perfection". The rich young man was seeking...
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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
The Hebrew content has "for in Yah, the Lord, a never-ending rock." The expression you referenced, "for in YAH; the Lord is everlasting strength," implies...
Jesus chose His apostles according to His Fathers will. We are not saved until we believe the gospel. First Corinthians 1:1-4. The second we believe the...
Yes, forgiving even without asking forgiveness from our enemy makes God more powerful because then love and faith have won against evil. We should not only...
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An excellent fictional Hallmark movie portraying Joseph's rejection of Potiphar's wife is "An Uncommon Grace."
I think Jesus was just trying to get the man to think of what he was really saying. In effect, Jesus was saying to him, “Do you realize what you are saying...
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Thank you. Vijaya
When we walk with Christ He slowly exposes what is truth and what is not. For example when I came to Christ I sincerely believed in evolution but several...
Being "born again" in John 3, refers to our spiritual rebirth in Christ when we accept Him as Lord and Savior of our lives and he comes to live in and,...
They're wrong. The clearest commandment God gives us is to love (Matt. 22:37-40). Hate is obviously the opposite of love; therefore hate crimes are sinful....
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