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The Catholic faith has many ideas and practices which bring up many questions. Here, we look to Scripture to answer these
What was the role of Mary the mother of Jesus in the early church?
The last mention of Mary the mother of Jesus in the Bible is found in the book of Acts after the Lord’s resurrection: “And when they had entered, they went…
Is it possible for a born-again believer to be possessed by a demon?
If a born-again believer is faithful to God, he can never be possessed by a demon. But if he decided, at a later time, to reject God and commit blasphemy…
Is the word “rock” in the Bible applied to men?
The word “rock” in the Bible is never applied to men. In the OT, the word rock occurs around 30 times as a descriptive title for God. The first occurrence…
Why did God forbid the making of images?
The second commandment states, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that…
Should candles be used in worshiping God?
While the Bible says, “trust in the Light so that [we] may become sons of Light” (John 12:36), there is no command that worshipers should actually light candles to connect…
Why does the Bible warn against idolatry?
The Lord Himself warned us against idolatry saying: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the…
Does God forbid having pictures of Jesus at home or church?
There is a difference between having a picture of Jesus as an illustration and to the act of worshiping that image. The second commandment in the Decalogue clearly states: “You…
Why do some people call the ‘Blessed Virgin Mary’ only ‘Mary’?
Mary the mother of Jesus is certainly a “blessed” woman and this was how the angel of the Lord greeted her when he announced that she was going to be…
What does the “gates of hell” will not to prevail mean?
Question: What did Jesus mean when he said “gates of hell” will not to prevail against Peter? Answer: Figuratively speaking, the devil held the “gates of hell” when Adam and…
What is the song of Mary?
The song of Mary (Luke 1: 46–55) expresses her personal emotion and experience as she meditated upon the message of the angel Gabriel to her “Do not be afraid, Mary,…