Category: Biblical

Does the Bible discourage the growing in knowledge and learning by saying “for in much wisdom is much grief?” (Eccl. 1:18).

The Bible meant the harmful knowledge that troubles man’s mind. There is information you gain, that might bring on you spiritual fights and lusts, which later on you regret having known it. There are readings and knowledge that might bring doubts and affect one’s faith. Other information, may affect one’s good feelings toward others, or …

When the disciples of the Lord Christ were going through the grain fields; they became hungry; so they began to pluck the corn to eat (Mark 2:23). Was this considered stealing because they plucked ears of corn belonging to someone else without his permiss

This was not a theft because the Law allowed it. In this respect the Book of Deuteronomy says ” When you come into your neighbour’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes at your pleasure, but you shall not put any in your container . “When you come into your neighbour’ s standing grain, …

How did Christ that loves peace and is the prince of peace say ” Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. “For I have come to set a man against his father ” (Matt. 10:34- 35)?

He meant the sword that befell the believers (Christians) because of their faith. In fact the start of Christianity incited the sword of the Roman empire, the Jews and the pagan philosophers against the believers. The saying of the Lord “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever …

When St. John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to the Lord, he asked “Are You the coming One, or do we look for another?” (Luke 7:19) Was that doubt in Jesus person?

John did not doubt the Lord for many reasons: 1. It was impossible for John to doubt Christ as he was the messenger before His face to prepare the way before Him (Mark 1:2) “This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe”. (John 1:7). He …

Who blasphemed the Lord during His crucifixion, the thief on the left or the thief on the right? How could it he that one deserved Paradise?

In the beginning both thieves blasphemed the Lord. St. Matthew the Evangelist said “Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing.” (Matt. 27:44) And St. Mark also said “And those who were crucified with Him reviled Him.” (Mark 15:32) St. Luke is the one who mentioned the faith of …