How many heavens are mentioned in the Bible?
Topics: Bible Study, General Bible Questions
Todd Clippard
The Bible uses the word heaven in three senses:
1. The atmosphere where the birds fly (Genesis 1:20).
2. Outer space where we see the moon and stars (Genesis 1:16-17).
3. The...
Can we be saved like the thief on the cross?
The thief on the cross didn't get baptized, so how did Jesus say he would be with Him in paradise?
First, the thief on the cross was saved because Jesus spoke his sins forgiven (Luke...
Why did the Jews and Samaritans hate one another so much?
Let's study the Old Testament...
What about the real presence of Jesus Christ at the communion?
Topic(s): Worship
Todd Clippard
If I understand the question, it asks if the communion emblems become the literal body and blood of Jesus. This doctrine is known as transubstantiation. It originated in the Catholic church around...
How Can One Overcome Addiction to Gambling?
Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote The Gambler in 1866. In this autobiographical novel, he offered a personal understanding of the psychology and physiology of the compulsive, addicted gambler. He documented characteristics such as the...
At the last supper Jesus said to the disciples he would not drink wine...
Topics(s) Lord's Supper; Bible Study, Worship
Todd Clippard
First, the statement made by Jesus was He would not drink it until he drank it with them in His Father's kingdom (Matthew 26:26-29). This kingdom does not...
Was John’s baptism for the remission of sins?
Topic(s): Salvation
Todd Clippard
Mark 1:4 teaches that John's baptism, during the time of its validity, was for the remission of sins. The phrase "for the remission of sins" means 'for the purpose of obtaining remission...
What is the unforgivable sin?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Forgiveness, Sin
Is the unforgivable, or unpardonable, sin murder? Suicide? Backsliding? Jesus said, "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against...
Why Doesn’t God Do Something?
A moment’s reflection shows the absurdity and impossibility of God intervening in every disaster or each time evil is about to befall one of His children.
Why does God not “do something?”
Should the church practice foot washing today?
Bob Prichard
Topic(s): Church, Denominationalism, Worship, Jesus
As He joined His disciples in their last Passover meal together, Jesus prepared them for their work of beginning the church and carrying the gospel to the world. It...