“What is the Golden Rule?”……The "Golden Rule" is the name given by Bible translators to a principle Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount. That is to say, the actual words "golden rule" are not found in Scripture, just as the words "sermon on the mount" are also not found. These titles were later […]

“Who / what were the Nephilim?”……The Nephilim ("fallen ones, giants") were the offspring of sexual relationships between the sons of God and daughters of men Genesis 6:1-4. Then the people began to multiply on the earth, and daughters were born to them. The sons of God saw the beautiful women and took any they wanted […]

“What are the Stations of the Cross and what can we learn from them?”……Answer: The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa, is a narration of the final hours in the life of Jesus Christ on earth that continues to provide spiritual conviction for every Christian and application to our lives. The […]

“What is Pentecost Sunday?”……Pentecost Sunday is a commemoration and celebration of the receiving of the Holy Spirit by the early church. John the Baptist prophesied of the first Pentecost when Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matthew 3:11). Jesus confirmed this prophecy with the promise of the Holy Spirit to the […]

“What is Ascension Day?”……Answer: Ascension Day is the celebration of Christ ascending into heaven after His death, burial and resurrection. Ascension Day is observed primarily in Catholics and Anglican churches, and it occurs on the Thursday 40 days after Easter. Ascension Day is also called the Feast of Ascension. ……The story of Jesus' Ascension is […]

“What is the meaning of the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37?”……Answer: Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14) came to him after God had directed him to prophesy the rebirth of Israel in chapter 36. God had just announced, through the prophet, that Israel will be restored to her land […]

“What is the Via Dolorosa?”……Answer: The Via Dolorosa, literally "the sorrowful way," is the traditional route in Jerusalem which our Lord traveled on the day of His crucifixion from the judgment seat of Pilate, also called the Praetorium (Matthew 27:2-26), to the place of His crucifixion on Mount Calvary. After his judgment by Pontius Pilate, […]