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...

Answer: The Bible teaches that after death, individuals face judgment. The righteous (those who have faith in Christ) will spend eternity in Heaven or the New Heavens and New Earth in God's presence. The unrighteous will face eternal punishment in Hell, described as a place of separation from God. Explanation: Heaven is described as a place of joy, peace, and perfection where there is no...

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...

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...

Theologically, the Bible is considered the inspired Word of God, and therefore infallible (trustworthy) and authoritative for faith and practice. Historically, there is strong manuscript evidence and archeological support for its general historical claims.