Biblical Figures
The Perpetual Virginity of the Virgin Mary- The Ever Virgin
The Virgin Mary is both “Mother and Virgin.” According to Christian belief, she is the Ever-Virgin. Theology and liturgy affirm that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ. She conceived Jesus Christ without the involvement of a man—this is her virginity before birth; she gave birth to Him and remained […]
Where is the Prophet Elijah Now?
Is the Prophet Elijah still alive?And if he is alive, where is he now?If he is dead, where was he buried? The Answer: This is an important question, and we will try to answer it based on the information we have from the Word of God as recorded in the Holy Bible. But it is […]
What are the Differences Between a Disciple and an Apostle?
Disciple:A disciple is someone who studies or learns, and the term is usually used to refer to one who follows a particular teacher, distinguishing the disciple from the teacher himself (Matthew 10:24; Luke 6:40). It not only means accepting the teaching but also living according to it. Isaiah had disciples (Isaiah 8:16), as did John […]
How many apostles were there — seventy or seventy-two?
Differences in Translations (Luke 10:1):• Van Dyck Translation: “After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also.”• Common Arabic Bible: “After this, the Lord Jesus chose seventy-two others.”• Living Bible (Arabic): “After this, the Lord also appointed seventy-two others.”• Simplified Arabic Translation: “After these events, the Lord appointed seventy-two others.”• Catholic Translation: “After this, the […]
What is the difference in the laying of hands in different cases?
There was a laying on of hands for receiving the Holy Spirit for all believers —as happened with the people of Samaria (Acts 8:17) and the people of Ephesus (Acts 19:6).When the apostles laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them.This form of laying on of hands has been replaced by the Holy […]
How Did the Holy Spirit Speak to the Apostles? In What Form? And How Did God the Father Speak to the Prophets in the Old Testament and Others?
It is difficult to pinpoint a single method by which God communicated with them. Here are various ways through which God interacted with the prophets and apostles: 1. Direct Speech: Sometimes, God spoke to them directly, in a mouth-to-ear manner, as He did with Moses the prophet. This type of communication is seen in Numbers […]
Why did Jesus choose “Twelve” Disciples and not any other number?
There are several views on this matter. One opinion suggests that it represents the four corners of the earth (North, South, East, West) multiplied by 3 (symbolizing the Holy Trinity), resulting in 4×3=12. Psychology tells us that this number is effective. Those who lead groups have found that 12 is a good number for Sunday […]
