Even though the number 999 is not mentioned explicitly in the Bible, the number 9 appears at least 49 times in the scriptures. The number 9 symbolizes divine completeness and divine finality. It may also represent the fruit of the Holy Spirit which describes the inner...

Adam was the first human that was created by God. After God created him, he put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it (Gen. 2:15). It is not clear how long he lived before God created Eve to help him. However, once Eve came into the picture, they started...

Wrath is a touchy subject in modern society. For instance, most people have a hard time reconciling a loving God with a wrathful God. How does a God who loves human beings also ask Israel to destroy the Canaanites? And how can a loving God prepare hell where he will...

When Jesus was teaching about prayer, he used the example of a father who gives good gifts to his children when they ask. Since God is a better father than the earthly ones, we can also expect him to give gifts to his children - and he does. What are the gifts of God?...

The eagle is arguably the most incredible bird that was created. It has so many unique attributes that make it incomparable. From its exemplary vision coupled with its swift flight to its ability to molt and renew itself, this incredible bird can have lots of...

One of the questions that has confounded both atheists and believers alike is where God came from. The Bible not only says that God created the heavens and the earth but gives painstaking details of the creation process. However, what about the creator - what he...

God is often portrayed as a loving God who is too good to have anything bad. For instance, some people may shudder at the thought of saying God can hate. However, the Bible makes it clear that there are some things that God hates. According to Proverbs 6:16-19, God...

YHWH is a group of four Hebrew consonants referred to as the Tetragrammaton and it is used in the Bible to denote God’s name. This is one of God's most commonly used names in the Bible as it was used more than  6,823 times. It was used to expressly refer to the true...

The conflict in heaven that resulted in the devil and his cohorts being thrown out may reveal the purpose of God creating mankind. Before his rebellion, scripture records that Lucifer was “in Eden the garden of God” and that he was the “seal of perfection” (Isaiah...

The Bible does not give the exact date of Jesus’s crucifixion and death. This is because the exact date on which Jesus died is not crucial for the atonement. However, that doesn't mean it is impossible to know the date. By examining the events surrounding his death...

The question of whether Jesus had brothers and sisters has been a topic of debate and discussion for centuries. There are two prevailing schools of thought - some believe that Mary remained a perpetual virgin and he therefore didn't have any other children. On the...

A seal is a kind of signature that verifies the authenticity of a law. In a kingdom, a law wouldn't be considered authentic unless it had the seal of the king. Here are some examples from scripture: In the name of King Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the...