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 word of God has the power to reveal to us certain things that we could not know in any other way. For example: How and when the world was created. The reason man is the way he is - sin. The true nature of God. What happens to us after we die. Human beings could study and speculate on these things for a thousand years and come up with many theories, but that's all they'd be, just theories...

Answer: The Bible is a collection of 66 books inspired by God ("God-breathed") (2 Timothy 3:16). Its primary purpose is to reveal God to humanity, to show the history of His interaction with the world, and to point people to Jesus Christ for salvation and a life lived in accordance with God's will. Explanation: It functions as a complete guide for faith and practice, useful for "teaching,...

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.

Answer: The Bible asserts that God is unchanging (Malachi 3:6) and that He is both perfectly Holy (which requires justice against sin) and perfectly Love (which provides a way for forgiveness). Explanation: The Old Testament often highlights God's justice against covenant-breaking and sin, while also demonstrating incredible patience and love (e.g., the repeated forgiving of Israel). The...