What does the phrase “kick against the goads” mean?
The Book of Acts chapter 9 records that Saul (Paul’s name before conversion) went to the high priest in Jerusalem and asked for letters that he may take it to…
Who was Dorcas or Tabitha in the New Testament?
Dorcas is a Greek name meaning “gazelle.” Also, Tabitha is an Aramaic name that corresponds to the Hebrew name Zibiah in the OT (2 Kings 12:1; 2 Chronicles 24:1), or…
What are the physiological processes that Jesus experienced on the cross?
Cahleen Shrier, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biology and Chemistry, talks on the science of Christ’s crucifixion. She explains the physiological processes a typical crucified victim experienced at…
Why did God choose Jehu to be king of Israel?
The Scriptural record gives no information about Jehu’s ancestry or the place of his origin. It only mentions that he was the son of Jehoshaphat. Jehu is commonly known as…
What is the evidence to the historicity of Jesus from non-Christian sources?
Question: What is the evidence to the historicity of Jesus from non-Christian sources? Answer: Here is evidence for the historicity of Jesus from some of the non-Christian resources: Evidence from…
What is the gospel of Barnabas?
The gospel of Barnabas (ca. A.D. 1500) is different from the Epistle of Barnabas (ca. A.D. 70–90). The Epistle of Barnabas This is a Greek epistle that was written between…
How did Haggai the prophet help his nation?
Haggai was the first of the three post-exilic Minor Prophets. Scholars do not know much about him other than what is recorded in his book and what is said about…
Why doesn’t God do more miracles today so that people may believe in His existence?
Some people wonder why doesn’t God do more miracles today so that people may believe in His existence. These don’t know that faith is the most important factor in receiving…
How does Psalm 22 apply to Christ?
Bible scholars named Psalm 22 the “Messianic Psalm” as it depicts great pain. It has also been called, “The Psalm of the Cross,” because of references to the sufferings of…
Is it wrong to pray for the souls that have passed away?
Is it biblical to pray for the dead? Praying for the souls that passed away is not a biblical practice, therefore, it is wrong. The books of the dead have…