This is arguably the most central question in Christian theology. Answer: Yes, the Bible presents Jesus as fully God and fully man, a concept known as the Hypostatic Union.   Biblical Explanation: Fully God: Jesus is called "God with us" (Emmanuel, Matthew 1:23) and the "Word" who "was God" and "became flesh" (John 1:1, 14). The disciple Thomas directly calls Him "My Lord and my...

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 return of Christ is a major focus in the New Testament. Answer: The Bible teaches that Jesus will return visibly and physically to earth to judge the living and the dead, establish His eternal Kingdom, and bring about the resurrection of the righteous. Biblical Explanation: Visible Return: The angels told the disciples, "This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will...

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...

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...