It says in Matthew 27 that many saints were resurrected when Jesus died but also 1 Corinthians says that Jesus was the first of fruits to be resurrected? Can someone explain this please? God bless and Shalom

Matthew 27:51-53 KJV [51] And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; [52] and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, [53] and came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

1 Corinthians 15:20 KJV [20] But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

I’m reading through the Old Testament and just finished Judges 11 30-40. From my understanding Jephthah sacrifices his daughter and god does not stop him. This seems shocking to me considering earlier in genesis god stopped Abraham from sacrificing Isaac and forbade child sacrifice in Leviticus. It seems really strange to me that god would let innocent blood be spilt over a stupid vow Jephthah made. Is there a reason he didn’t stop this?

My mother was physically and emotionally abusive. When she calls me I can be emotionally affected by it for days and it increases my likelihood of sinning. My question is, does forgiving seventy times seven mean spending time with somebody who isn't good for you? Or do I need to "leave mother and father for" Jesus? I'm so conflicted.

I have never been the most religious but am looking to learn more. I am looking for a good recommendation on a good beginner bible to learn from that will be easy to understand and learn from.

Leviticus 18. Laws for marrying and lustfulness. I'm learning that the laws God made for the Israelites in Leviticus were basically survival laws and common sense laws as well as ways to sacrifice in thanks to Him for all He does. He's teaching man kind how to survive, lol. Chapter 18 really solidified it for me because we take these laws seriously today as well. It speaks on basically not having sex with your family bc that's gross 😭😂

I'm interested, though, how incest in Genesis was okay, but now it isn't. We had to grow somehow! Forgive any ignorance, I'm just asking as I go, and I miss a lot, I'm sure. Thank you so much.

Recently many of my friends have been doing there DNA test and many have come back with ashkanazi jewish dna....was interesting so was just wondering what happaned to the 12 tribes of israel as many different nationa claim to be from the lost tribes of israel

1. Leviticus 19:33-34 "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God"

2. Deuteronomy 10:18-19 "[God] defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt"

3. Exodus 22:21 "Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt"

4. Zechariah 7:9-10 "Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another; do not oppress the widow, the orphan, the alien, or the poor"

5. Psalm 146:9 "The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked"

6. Hebrews 13:2 "Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it"

7. Matthew 25:35 "I was a stranger and you welcomed me"

8. Job 29:15-18 "I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. I was a father to the needy; I took up the case of the stranger"

Okay so I (18M) want to make it clear that I have severe ocd AND I'm young (horrible combo trust me haha) , so please, I don't mean this as a bait. I've been TORTURED with thoughts which are like "oh maybe this stemmed from this religion" etc etc.. For so long.. and I just want a few answers to calm my mind, because I feel like I'm going to EXPLODE..

I'm aware that the 'oldest religion' is the one where people worship YWHW wayyy back in Genesis 4:26. But I just wanted to know about what other people think too..

The Bible does say that Cain was outcast, and maybe he started all these? along with the fact that many of Noah's descendants may have moved eastward and started their early religions there..

It's just that so many religions are "claiming" Jesus as their own and stating that "He is from OUR faith" and it's messing with my OCD.. Jesus Himself ONLY said "I am the way and the truth and the Life" He didn't say anything else..

The reason I'm asking this is because other people "claim" that Jesus was in their scriptures.. And I know it's absolute BS because they want Jesus as their own because they want credibility for their religion.. But I went down a rabbit hole I didn't wanna go into, and now I'm.. scared.. honestly.

One thing is that YWHW never said "make idols of me" or "call me by this name to worship Me" or ever asked for.. human child sacrifices.. so.. already makes Him unique haha..

My mind is very torturous, I've gone through tests and exams jut obsessive over stuff like this, day and night I obsess, sleeping at 2 in the morning and wake up thinking of this first thing in the morning it's sickening..

So, I'd love for someone to guide me and disciple me through this, since I'm still very young, and I DO NOT want to be exposed to false doctrines and the evils of this world..

Thank you, I'll answer much more in the comments

EDIT I didn't know where to post this.. I wanted more scholarly and Biblical answers, so.. I came to the best place I know :)

Grace, be with you all..

When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:

“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”

The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted -and you yourself a sword will pierce- so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.

When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

I heard someone say that I should not read the Book of Revelation as I contains knowledge that I should not posses, and I even not will be able to understand it. And that it is written only for special people (saints).

Is the guy delusional or can some verses in the bible back this up? I nowhere in scriptures found tellings that I should not study or read the book of Revelation.

And the story continues. He also said that the bible is only for personal interpretation and I should not teach or discuss bible with other people because only saints can teach.

What now? That is highly againt everything I heard from all the pastors and teachers.

I was really heated up when in conversation with him, as i wanted to explode as i never heard such nonsense. But he was so completely sure of this that wouls never step back from what he said.

Hello!:) I’m a 23yr old gal who’s always been a Catholic, but would like to strengthen my understanding of the faith and the word of God! I’m going to re-read my bible for the first time in YEARS and want to do it right this time! Any advice on annotating the text and reflecting on passages? And any advice on understanding the meaning of passages? Thanks in advance to anyone with some wisdom to share!:) god bless!

Title says it all. I have tried a couple different types with no success. I write in my Bible a lot and the pages are super thin (ESV Study Bible, if that helps anybody) so having ink bleed on every page is distracting.

I would like an option that includes multiple colors of both pens and highlighters.

People say that Jesus is god, however if Jesus is the “son of god” and there was time before Jesus was born, how are Jesus and god the same and not 2 separate entities? I’m not trying to discredit any belief infact I want to believe that Jesus IS god that’s why I’m asking. Tyia

I want to get baptized again…..the right way though because I was around 5 or 6 when I got baptized. After I started reading and studying my Bible, I realized that I was baptized wrong. There’s no scripture stating that children were baptized but only adults. I only attended my husband’s church about 3-4 times. I was told I have to attend church in order to be baptized. That doesn’t make any sense to me. Sounds like baptism = church membership and I’m not with that. My desire is to baptized to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit as well as continuing to build my relationship with God. I don’t recall anybody in the Bible being baptized due to church attendance. What do you all think about this? I’m open to hear from other people’s perspectives. Thank you so much.

Hi! I’m a 32F and I recently just went through a horrendous, gut wrenching break up - along with the 2 years of the relationship draining the life out of me. All of it was bad. I’m currently in therapy and have started my journey and walk with God. I’m pretty new to this but have been talking to Him every day, reading/studying the Bible, in bible study, in a healing group, and of course attending church every Sunday.

I am struggling pretty badly. I am constantly question my decision and doubting myself. I am fighting negative thoughts about myself and my future. I am continuing to look to Him for guidance as I believe He is the reason I had the strength to finally even leave.

Are there any verses you suggest as I navigate through this pretty difficult time? Advice and guidance is also appreciated.

Does blasphemy against the Holy Spirit mean more than just denying Jesus Christ? Does it also mean to continue to sin and go against God’s commandments? Especially when you have received knowledge of God, of Jesus Christ and still continue to live life for yourself and what pleasures you and not God?

Genesis 5:28-31 "And Lamech lived an hundred eighty and two years, and begat a son: And he called his name Noah, saying, This same shall comfort us concerning our work and toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD hath cursed. And Lamech lived after he begat Noah five hundred ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died."

If Noah had brothers and sisters, why didn't God also tell him to take them on the Ark?

Genesis 6:18 "But with you I will make an agreement; and you will come into the ark, you and your sons and your wife and your sons' wives with you."

Jesus: I am the bread of life.

Explain: What does that really mean?

Was he thinking about Challah or Matzah unleavened Flatbread when he made that statement?

Incidentally, it’s only in one out of the four gospel books. Why?

Skeptics have a hard time truly questioning the accuracy and validity of the New Testament manuscripts. There are about 5000 Greek manuscripts and 8000 Latin manuscripts of the New Testament, most of which are dated between AD 330-480. There are fragments of New Testament books dated as early as 20-40 years after Christ’s ascension. The Bible has more early manuscripts verifying its accuracy than any other book every written (including more than Plato and Aristotle).

What do you suppose The fall of mankind and the dynamics between woman and man is today?

In 1 Jn. 2:15, the bible says to Christians, “Love not the world…” ie., its culture which is opposed to the rule of God, and for which it suffers global tragedies (See Ps. 2:1-5). You are a pilgrim passing through this world to your own (1 Pet. 2:11): therefore, don’t be tainted by the pervasive ungodly culture, lest you become an enemy of God (Jms. 1:27c and 4:4).

 As stated in 1 Jn. 2:16, the love of the world includes, #1.The lust of the flesh (ungodly cravings of the body)  #2. The lust of the eyes (ungodly cravings through the eyes) and #3. The pride of life (glorying in your assets and social status). This world’s culture is typified by sexual and other lusts, plus other widespread sinfulness. The so-called human rights give people the license to do what they please, whether God likes it or not. It’s a crooked and evil world (Phi. 2:15c-KJV): it will hate and persecute you, if you are not part of it (Jn. 15:18-19 and 2 Tim. 3:12).

Yet, if you love any of its sins, you cannot love God (1 Jn. 2:15).  God has already began to judge rebels in the church (1 Pet. 4:17).  A teenager Pentecostal argued with her parents concerning a boyfriend, a worldly practice. As she left them in fury, she was ran over by a speeding vehicle. But if she died in her sin, then that is a more serious issue.  God’s grace fades, if we constantly disobey Him. For some of you, receiving Jesus is the answer to not loving the world. But to those already born again, ceasing to grieve the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30) is what is needed. Mercy!  Amen.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Most Christians fight against their own temptations, little evil, but there remains world shattering evil out there seeking to take the whole world away from Christ, Paul uses the Greek word kosmokrateroi, there are thrones and dominions and cosmic-geography from the Unseen realm which controls us far more effectively.

I'm getting a little older and I want a large print to preach from but also want it verse by verse to find a verse very quickly when scanning the page while preaching... I've searched and searched and can't find one so the question is do they even make one like this?

Hi all! When reading the Bible, I like to read passages in my English Bible, then go to an interlinear if I want to read the original. I will then highlight the Hebrew or Greek words and look them up. Is there an interlinear bible with hyperlinked definitions for each word, preferably something that would show the definitions on hover? I also would like to see all cross references in the Bible. Is there anything that combines all of these features into one app? I.e. English translation + interlinear + hebrew and Greek dictionary + cross references?

Bonus question: Is there a printed version of something like this or do I need to own multiple bibles?

Thanks!

This is directed at someone who knows ancient Greek and Hebrew well, and the roots of the words, or someone who can show me a really in depth source. My brother used to listen to a preacher named Jim Brown, he eventually stopped because the guy had a lot of anger and hatred, but he always wrote on a white board all sorts of word connections and definitions in the ancient languages of Greek and Hebrew,(he studied like crazy) and he said faith at its roots means to "stand under" in some way, and he actually wrote it all out, but this was like 13 years ago and he has a lot of videos. He was saying that faith means to understand, which makes sense to me because we only have faith if we understand, e.g. we have faith in God's promise because we understand he is loving, real, and truthful, we have faith our wife loves or hates us because there are clear signs, so on and so forth. I know it can mean "support" after doing a quick Google search, but doing a quick look online I can't find any thing like what he has written out and said. Can someone who knows what they're talking about concerning these ancient languages explain? I don't remember if the language he was talking about was Hebrew or Greek. Again this was 13 years ago but I do remember what he said.

Leveiticus chapter 12 is interesting to me because I am a new mother. I understand a bit of it, and it makes sense to me in many aspects, but I am confused why the mother has to sacrifice animals. Like, I enjoy how it's basically saying: let the mother rest for 30 days and once she's healed, she will come sacrifice. But why? The whole book, so far, has been about anything for sins with animal sacrifice. What sin did woman do by bearing a child?

Is this in any way related to Genesis when God places enmity between woman and Satan? (The snake?) Thank you.

Why is Ecclesiasticus/Sirach Not in the Protestant Canon? If you've read it what's right or wrong with it? Any contradictions? When did the Protestants take it out? Thank you all for your Responses. God bless and Shalom

question in the title

To start with, there are lots of verses I don't understand. But I'll just start with this one: "The Lord is patient towards you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)

Now this sounds like reverse logic to me, because the longer God waits, the more people will come into existence, and potentially not be saved. Then wouldn't the result be the opposite of "not wishing that any should perish"?

I'll go first. I'm a Mark guy myself. I love this book! I can't wait to reread. Best quote in my opinion is "And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other. And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him." (Mark 3:5-6)

Context: The Lord Jesus Christ heals a man with a withered hand on the sabbath. The pharisees can't believe He's going to do that and are appalled that Jesus isn't bowing down to their traditions. It's essentially a bunch of dudes pissed off at God for not conforming to their standards.