This addresses how an individual can benefit from Jesus' work. Answer: Salvation (forgiveness of sins and eternal life) comes through faith in Jesus Christ.   Biblical Explanation: Faith and Grace: Jesus' apostles consistently taught: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one...

The Bible affirms God's existence and describes Him as creator, all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), all-present (omnipresent), and perfectly loving and just.

A woman who had given birth to a son was ceremonially "unclean". This meant she was unable to enter the temple for worship for seven days or until the circumcision of the child. Then for 33 more days she was not allowed to come into the sanctuary. After 40 days she needed to come to the temple and be purified by offerings prescribed by Jewish law. And so, according to these commands, Mary and...

Many wonder why a loving God would require such a violent act. Answer: Jesus died as a perfect sacrifice to pay the penalty for human sin, thus reconciling humanity to God.   Biblical Explanation: Sin's Penalty: The Bible states, "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). All humanity has sinned (Romans 3:23).   The Atonement: Jesus' death was a voluntary act to take on this...

Answer: There are two main theological viewpoints based on different interpretations of Scripture: Eternal Security (Once Saved, Always Saved): A truly saved person, whom God has chosen, will be kept by God's power and cannot lose their salvation (e.g., John 10:28-29; Romans 8:38-39). Conditional Security: Salvation can be lost if a believer deliberately and permanently turns away from...