The Question: Is baptism merely a symbol, a requirement for salvation, or something else entirely? Key Verses & Explanation: Matthew 28:19 (The Command): "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Explanation: Baptism is an explicit command from Jesus, making it a required act of obedience for...

The Word Became Flesh 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 6There was a...

The Question: The New Testament describes "gifts of the Spirit" like prophecy, healing, and speaking in tongues. Are these miraculous gifts still active in the church today, or did they cease after the Apostolic Age? Key Verses & Explanation: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (The Variety and Source of Gifts): "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit... To one is given through the...

The Question: What is the nature of the afterlife destinations mentioned in the Bible? Key Verses & Explanation: John 14:2-3 (Heaven as a Place): "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I...

Yes, the Gospels mention Jesus having brothers (James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas) and sisters (Mark 6:3, Matthew 13:55-56). Interpretations vary on whether these were biological children of Mary and Joseph, step-siblings, or cousins.