The Bible does not name Cain's wife. Based on the Genesis narrative, she must have been a descendant of Adam and Eve (a sister or niece) as they were the first and only human couple on earth at that time. Intermarriage was necessary for humanity to populate the earth.
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...
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...
Did Jesus rise from the dead? Why is the Resurrection so important? The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith. Answer: Yes, the Bible teaches Jesus was bodily resurrected on the third day after His crucifixion. Biblical Explanation: Witness Accounts: The Gospels are filled with eyewitness accounts of Jesus appearing to His disciples and others after His death...
The Old Testament recounts the story of creation, the covenant with Israel, the Law, and prophecies about the coming Messiah. The New Testament centers on the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (the fulfillment of the Old Testament), the establishment of the Church, and instructions for Christian living.
