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I think that this means that Jesus did not necessarily mean that each of his followers has a guardian angel assigned to him. But Jesus did show that angels who work closely with God have an active interest in members of the Christian congregation.

It seems to me that he was obedient to his parents because he died sinless. Compare: Exodus 20:12; Luke 2:51; Ephesians 6:1, 2.

Those who declare their Christian faith to others are reminded at James 3:18 that our “fruit of righteousness” should be performed under peaceful conditions. Those that are sowing/planting “seed” (words) of peace about the “good news” (Luke 2:10) need to be careful not to be hypocritical...

For me, this is a very thought provoking question and difficult to narrow down any one scripture as my favorite. I have many favorites but they impact me differently depending on how they significantly impact on my person/life. However, I do think of these following scriptures often...

Examine 1 Corinthians 6:11 and 1 Timothy 1:12-16. However, I am not sure these scriptures will directly satisfy your query.

Some translations read “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God.” Others read: “he did not cling to his equality with God.” However, in still others, the latter portion of that passage reads or has the...

The original Elijah had lived some 500 years before that prophecy was uttered, but in the first century C.E. Jesus indicated that John the Baptizer was the foretold counterpart of Elijah.-Matthew 11:12-14; Mark 9:11-13.

The prophecy at Daniel 9:24-27 points to the appearance of the Messiah at the start of the 70th “week” of years (Daniel 9:25) and his sacrificial death in the middle or “at the half” of the final week, thereby ending the validity of the sacrifices and gift offerings under the Law covenant...

Isaiah 14:4-12 is part of a prophecy that refers to a future event to befall a Babylonian king: Nebuchadnezzar. Satan, as the god of this system we live in, uses nations and apostate religions as instruments to accomplish his ambitions. (2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 John 5:19) This is symbolically...

It seems to me that there were-even now-individual who, while unbelievers, “were rightly disposed for everlasting life.” Meaning they eventually became or will become believers.

Jesus is the “seed” mentioned at Genesis 3:15 who would ultimately fulfill the first prophecy of the bible by crushing the serpents and his seed. It is fitting the he should be the one to do this as the newly installed king. Jesus talked about the roles he and his angels would do in the...

Satan opened the mouth of the serpent. I do not see how the two accounts would be different since Satan was/is powerful. In both accounts-whether literal of fictitious-the uses of ventriloquism is one possibility.

Consider the account at Numbers 22:28-30. Like the serpent in Genesis, would you also consider that the ass did not speak or was fictions or symbolic.

Before coming to earth, Jesus was obedient to his Father as model example in heaven. His obedience was of an altogether different quality. He had observed suffering but had never experienced it in person. Now on earth-in the flesh-he was now tested, hardened, as it were, and proved by trials...

Good question! It required me to reflect on it in hopes to get the sense of the scripture. In reference to the “knowledge” seems to be reserved for a future date or after a specific event: Battle of Armageddon. After this event, God’s sovereignty will be forever vindicated. (Revelation...

The book of Hebrews does not give its writer’s name. Although its authorship has been debated; nevertheless, is widely credited to the apostle Paul. This Bible book was accepted by early Christians as written by this apostle. The style is consistent with his other know writings. And, it...

In the Bible, “earth” does not always refer to our globe. For instance, Psalm 96:1 says literally: “Sing to Jehovah, all the earth.” We know that our planet-the terra firma and the vast oceans-cannot sing. People sing. Yes, Psalm 96:1 is referring to the people on the earth. If “heavens”...

This is a good question and I can see your point. The name/word “Rahab”is mentioned in two settings. Other than referenced as a person in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus (David‘s great-grandmother), the other references to “Rahab” where symbolic. “Rahab“, a “sea monster,” came to symbolize...

Paul, at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, is talking about anointed Christians that have already died. After Christ’s appearance, they will be raised from the dead to a heavenly reward first-as opposed to the anointed Christians still living. The account at 2 Corinthians 5:6-9 is referencing the same...

I believe that the message is for Christian believers to always be mindful and strive to conduct ourselves in harmony with the Bible's guidance and principles.