New Testament

After the healing of his ear by Jesus during the arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, Malchus, the servant of the high priest, is not mentioned further in the biblical narrative. However, early Christian tradition suggests that he may have become a follower of Jesus after witnessing the miracle. The event might have profoundly impacted him, leading to a transformation in his beliefs, although specific details about his life post-event remain speculative and largely undocumented in historical texts.

The resurrection is not an idea it is the truth concerning the outcome of Jesus coming on earth to teach us and returning to heaven where he was with his Father Jehovah. So let me walk you through the Scriptures that will help you to understand the meaning of Jesus' resurrection.

His vital place in God's purpose:

Jehovah God saw fit to make his firstborn Son the central, or key, figure in the outworking of all His purposes. Read John 1: 14-18; Col 1: 18-20; 2: 8,9. The focal point on which the light of all prophecies would concentrate and from which their light would radiate. Read 1 Peter 1: 10-12; Revelation 19: 10; John 1: 3-9, The solution to all the problems that Satan's rebellion had raised. Read Hebrew 2: 5-9, 14, 15; 1 John3: 8, and the foundation upon which God would build all future arrangement for the eternal good of His universal family in heaven and on earth. Read Eph 1: 8-10; 2: 20; 1 Peter 2: 4-8.

Jehovah God demonstrated supreme confidence in his Son in charging him with the mission of going to earth and serving as the promised Messiah. Read 1 John 4: 9,10.

Today Jesus is sitting on the right hand of his Father Jehovah in heaven. Acts 2: 33, 34 reads " Therefore, because he was exalted to the right hand of God and received the promised holy spirit from the Father... " Jehovah said to my Lord: " Sit at my right hand.

Hebrew 10: 12 reads. " But this man offered one sacrifice for sins for all time and sat down at the right of God.

1 Peter 3: 22 reads. " He is at God's right hand, for he went to heaven, and angels and authorities and powers were made subject to him.

To be on the right hand of a ruler was to have the most important position next to the ruler himself, which is the position in his favour. Read 1 Corinthians 15: 25-28.

The resurrection that the Bible speaks about is a promis made by God for all those who are in the memorial tombs. Read John 5: 28,29. The Greek word translated " resurrection literally means " a standing up again" and it refers to a rising up from death. Our future is in God's hands and Psalm 37: 29 promises "the righteous will possess the earth and they will live forever on it."

So to answerr your question. The idea of resurrection is a promis made by God and was render possible by Jesus' sacrifice

The Gospel of John reports that the apostle Thomas was called Didymus. In John 11:16, Thomas is referred to as "Thomas, called Didymus," highlighting his dual name, with "Didymus" meaning "twin" in Greek. This dual nomenclature emphasizes his identity among the other apostles and adds depth to his character in the narrative.

In Matthew 28, the disciples doubt Jesus after His resurrection because they are grappling with the extraordinary nature of His return and the implications it holds. Despite witnessing His miracles and teachings, the idea of a resurrected Messiah is overwhelming, leading to uncertainty. Their doubt reflects a human response to an extraordinary event, emphasizing the struggle between faith and skepticism in the face of the miraculous. This moment highlights the journey of belief, even among those closest to Jesus.

The specific number of 200 people witnessing Jesus' ascension is not mentioned in the Bible. However, Acts 1:9-11 describes Jesus' ascension in the presence of His disciples. Additionally, 1 Corinthians 15:6 refers to more than 500 people who saw Jesus after His resurrection, which underscores the numerous witnesses to His post-resurrection appearances, though it does not specify the ascension event itself.

The Gospel of Mark is most likely to have been written around 65-70 AD. Scholars suggest this timeframe based on historical context, particularly the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 AD, which is considered a significant event that would have influenced the narrative. Additionally, Mark's Gospel is often thought to be the earliest of the four Gospels, serving as a source for both Matthew and Luke.

Heli, considered the father of Joseph in the genealogy of Jesus as presented in the Gospel of Luke, is believed to have lived during the late 1st century BCE. While specific historical details about Heli are scarce, the genealogical accounts suggest he was part of the lineage leading to Jesus, who was born around 4 to 6 BCE. Therefore, Heli likely lived during a time when the Roman Empire was expanding its influence over Judea.

Gentiles are individuals who are not part of the Jewish faith or ethnicity. In historical and religious contexts, the term is often used to refer to non-Jews in contrast to the Jewish people. The concept is significant in both Christianity and Judaism, where it denotes those outside the covenant relationship established with the Jewish people.

"Baucis and Philemon" is a tale from Ovid's "Metamorphoses," which tells the story of an elderly couple who are rewarded for their hospitality. When Zeus and Hermes, disguised as travelers, visit their humble home, Baucis and Philemon offer them food and shelter, unlike the wealthy villagers who refuse to help. In gratitude for their kindness, the gods transform their modest dwelling into a magnificent temple and grant them the wish to die together. Ultimately, they are transformed into intertwining trees, symbolizing their eternal love and devotion.

Team ministry is an approach in religious or spiritual contexts where a group of individuals collaboratively shares responsibilities and leadership roles within a congregation or community. This model emphasizes teamwork, diverse gifts, and mutual support, allowing for a more holistic ministry that can address the varied needs of the community. By pooling their strengths and perspectives, team members can foster a more dynamic and engaging environment for worship and service. This collaborative effort often leads to greater creativity and effectiveness in fulfilling the mission of the ministry.

Irenaeus' theodicy, named after the early Christian theologian Irenaeus of Lyons, posits that the existence of evil and suffering serves a purpose in the development of human character and spiritual maturity. Unlike the Augustinian theodicy, which emphasizes a fallen world due to original sin, Irenaeus argues that God created humans in an immature state, allowing them to grow and evolve towards a greater good. This process involves facing challenges and overcoming evil, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with God. Thus, suffering is seen as a necessary part of humanity's journey toward perfection and divine likeness.

Jesus stayed behind in the temple at the age of 12 during a visit to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. His parents, Mary and Joseph, left the city unaware that he had stayed behind. After three days of searching, they found him discussing matters with the teachers in the temple. This event is recounted in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2, verses 41-52.

John, often identified as the author of the Gospel of John, refers to himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" to emphasize his close, personal relationship with Jesus. This designation highlights the intimacy and trust he shared with the Lord, distinguishing him among the other disciples. It reflects a theme of love and divine connection present throughout the Gospel, showcasing the deep bond between Jesus and his followers.

"Shrewdly" refers to acting with sharp insight and keen judgment, often in a way that is astute or clever. It implies a degree of practical intelligence, particularly in making decisions or assessing situations. Someone who behaves shrewdly is typically perceptive and can navigate challenges effectively, often with an underlying strategic or cunning approach.

Ephesians 6: 17 reads. "Also, accept the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, that is, God's word".

The helmet of salvation:

A Roman soldier's helmet protected his head, face, and neck. Paul uses the helmet to symbolize a Christian's hope for salvation by God ( read 1 Th 5: 8

As a helmit protects the head, so salvation protects his mind, his thinking faculties. Satan subtly promotes such poisonous influences as selfishness, hatred, and disloyalty.

By focusing on the Christian hope--figuratively wearing hope like a helmet--the Christian rejects any negative influence on his thinking. Read Mark 7: 20-22; 2 Corinthians 4: 4: Revelation 12: 9.

The sword of the spirit:

The sword, one of the most important weapons used by Roman soldiers, is the only offensive weapon mentioned in Paul's illustration. Read Ephesians 6: 14-17.

The Greek word translate "sword" in this verse could refer to a short weapon with at least one sharp edge.

Christians today make good use of " God's word", their main weapon for waging spiritual warfare. Read 2 Timothy 2: 15.

Paul is not suggesting that Christians use God's word to harm others. Rather they tactfully use Scriptural truths to expose false teachings that mislead people and enslave them spiritually. Read John 8: 32; 17: 17; 2 Corinthians 10: 4,5

Just as soldier uses his sword defensively to parry, or block, an enemy's blows, so Christians use God's word to protect their minds and hearts against the deceptions of false teachers and against temptations to do wrong. Read Matthew 4: 1-11; 2 Timothy 3: 16

Ephesians 6: 11 reads: " Put on the complete suit of armor from God so that you may be able to stand firm against the crafty acts of the Devil"

1 John 5: 19 tells us that the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. And Revelation 12: 9 shows that the wicked one is the original serpent the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth".

So to answer your question: The helmit of salvation is to protect our mind and thinking ability and the sword is God's word, that is there to help us to stand firm against any false teachings.

The holy spirit is Jehovah God's active force that help us to accomplish his purpose.

The written Word of God is called " the holy Scriptures", or holy writings" It was written under the influence of the holy spirit.

Acts 2: 1- 4 in the New Testament speaks about the event that happed on the day of the Festival of Pentecost, where 120 people who were present became filled with holy spirit and started to speak in different languages.

The gift of speaking in foreign tongues was one of God's outpoured holy spirit upon the faithful disciples of Christ on Pentecost 33 C.E. So the barrier created by language difference was overcome.

Acts 2: 17 shows that God poured out his spirit to give people the opportunity to know who Jehovah God is and to be saved. Verse 21 Reads. " And everyone who calls on the name of Jehovah will be saved."

So God's active force is always given to accomplish His purpose.

Yes, Mark's Gospel is generally believed to have been written primarily for a Gentile audience, particularly Roman Christians. The use of Latin terms and explanations of Jewish customs suggest it aimed to make the teachings of Jesus accessible to non-Jewish readers. Additionally, the emphasis on suffering and persecution resonates with the experiences of early Christians facing challenges in a Roman context.

The story of Jesus in the temple, where he stays behind to engage with teachers while Mary and Joseph search for him, highlights the deepening of his identity and mission. It illustrates a moment of tension between Jesus' divine calling and his earthly family's expectations. Despite their initial distress, Mary and Joseph ultimately demonstrate trust in him, suggesting a complex relationship that balances parental concern with recognition of his unique role. This event emphasizes the importance of faith and understanding in familial relationships, especially when faced with divine purpose.

The parable of the muddy road tells the story of two travelers who encounter a muddy path. One traveler complains about the mud and focuses on the difficulties, while the other helps others navigate through it, finding joy in assisting those in need. The moral emphasizes the importance of perspective; while challenges may be present, a positive attitude and helping others can lead to fulfillment and a sense of purpose. Ultimately, it teaches that our reactions to adversity shape our experiences.

Paul and Barnabas were appointed to go on their missionary journey by the Holy Spirit, as recorded in Acts 13:2-3. While the early church leaders in Antioch were fasting and praying, the Holy Spirit directed them to set apart Paul and Barnabas for the work. Consequently, the church leaders laid their hands on them and sent them off to spread the Gospel.

In the Bible, " soul" is translated from Hebrew ne'phesh and in Greek psy.khe'. Bible usage shows the soul to be a person or an animal or the life that a person or an animal enjoys. To many persons, however, " soul" means the immaterial or spirit part of a human being that survives the death of the physical body. Others understand it to be the principle of life. But these latter views are not Bible teachings.

To help us to understand what the Bible says about the "soul" . Read Genesis 2: 7 " Jehovah God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground and to blow into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man came to be a living soul." ( Notice that this does not say that the man was given a soul but that he became a soul, a living person)

1 Corinthians 15: 45: "It is written: The first man Adam became a living soul.'

1 Peter 3: 20: " In Noah's days... a few people, that is, eight souls, were carried safely through the water."

Where does the Bible say that animals are souls?

Genesis 1: 20,21, 24,25: God went on to say: "let the waters swarm forth a swarm of living souls...Ans God proceeded to create the great sea monsters and every living soul that moves about, which the waters swarmed forth according to their kinds, and every winged flying creature according to its kind.... And God proceeded to make the wild beast of the earth according to its kind and domestic animals according to its kind. ..

Can the human soul die?

According to Ezekiel 18: 4: " Look ! All the souls-- to me they belong. As the soul of the father so likewise the soul of the son -- to me they belong. The soul that is sinning-- it itself will die." ( some translations say " the man" or the person".)

Does conscious life continue for a person after spirit ( life force )leaves the body?

Psalms 146: 4 reads. " His spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground, in that day his thoughts perish." Here render as "spirit" Some translations say " breath" Read also Psalm 104: 29 .

These Scriptures will help you understand that a soul is a living person or a living animal. And the spirit is " the breath of life" that was blown into Adam's nostrils by God and the man became a living person or soul. which literally means " a breathing creature. Read Genesis 2:7

The turning point in the Gospel of Mark occurs in Mark 8:27-33, when Peter acknowledges Jesus as the Messiah. Following this confession, Jesus begins to predict his suffering, rejection, and death, shifting the focus of the narrative from his public ministry and miracles to the impending passion. This transition highlights the conflicting expectations of a triumphant Messiah versus the reality of Jesus' sacrificial mission. The subsequent chapters emphasize the inevitability of his suffering and the significance of the cross.

The three wise men, also known as the Magi, are traditionally named Melchior, Gaspar (or Caspar), and Balthazar. They are said to have traveled from the East to visit the newborn Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These names, however, are not mentioned in the Bible and have evolved over time through various traditions and interpretations.

The Lord’s Prayer, as given by Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount, is found in the Bible at Matthew chapter 6, verses 9-13. The Lord's prayer brings out 1) the sanctification of God's name. “Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.” (Matthew 6:9) We read at Psalm 83:18, “You, whose name is Jehovah, you alone are the Most High over all the earth.” **2)**Praying for God’s Kingdom to come. “Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth.” (Matthew 6:10) 3) “Give us today our bread for this day.” (Matthew 6:11) In harmony with the Lord’s Prayer, we can pray in faith that God will provide for our daily needs. 4) “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12) If we forgive those who sin against us, we will please God and be in a position to benefit from his mercy. 5) “Do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the wicked one.” (Matthew 6:13) Jehovah does not abandon us to temptation or cause us to fall into sin. if we worship Jehovah according to his inspired Word, the Bible, he will deliver us by helping us to resist the Devil.

In this way, we too can pray for these things. (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

According to 2 Thessalonians 3: 10 which reads. "If anyone does not want to work, neither let him eat. Those words came from the apostle Paul, whch was an exhortation to proper conduct and which showed that the congregation was not under obligation to provide materially for those who were able to work but refused to do so.

Clearly Jehovah God expects us to be consistent, to act in harmony with our prayers. We can not expect our heavenly Father to answer our prayers without our doing anything about it. That is why we can read in Proverbs 13: 4 which reads. "The lazy person has his cravings, yet he has nothing. But the diligent one will be fully satisfied."

This saying has nothing to do with someone who wants to work but may be unemployed, sick, or too old to work.