“Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?”……Answer: The last time Joseph is mentioned in the Bible is when Jesus was twelve years old. Returning from a trip to Jerusalem, Jesus became separated from His parents, who eventually found Him in the temple in the midst of the teachers. Ironically, it was at that time-when […]

“Why did blood and water come out of Jesus’ side when He was pierced?”……Answer: The Roman flogging or scourging that Jesus endured prior to being crucified normally consisted of 39 lashes, but could have been more (Mark 15:15John 19:1). The whip that was used, called a flagrum, consisted of braided leather thongs with metal balls […]

“Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?”……Answer: Speaking of the nation of Israel, Deuteronomy 7:7-9 tells us, "The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. But it was because the LORD loved […]

Does the Spirit ever lead in a way that’s contrary to biblically revealed ethics? No, of course not. The Holy Spirit couldn’t possibly lead somebody to disobey the Holy Spirit’s teaching. That would be God acting against himself. I would think it would be elementary and manifestly obvious to every Christian that God the Holy […]

“With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct?”……Answer: There is no doubt that the number of different religions in the world makes it a challenge to know which one is correct. First, let's consider some thoughts on the overall subject and then look at how one might approach the […]

“Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?”……Answer: Malachi 1:2-3 declares, "'I have loved you,'" says the LORD. But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ 'Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?' the LORD says. 'Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have hated, and I have turned his mountains into […]

Your Question? Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?”……Answer: (John 20:17)Jesus tells Mary, "Touch Me not"(The King James version of the Bible)I use the New Living translation and it has been changed, lets read from verse 14 just for abit of context 14 She turned to […]