Dear Rev. What were the occupations of the 12 disciples? Peter, James (son of Zebedee) Andrew and John were all fishermen. Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector. The occupations of Philip, Bartholomew (Nathaniel), Thomas, Thaddaeus, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the Zealot), and Judas Iscariot are not known. Some think that Bartholomew […]

Dear Rev. Can you explain the creation of the two “lights” from Genesis on the first day and on the fourth? The first day: Genesis 1:3 – “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4-And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. […]

How do you know when someone is really speaking in tongues? I am a new Christian and want to learn all I can about Jesus and be Christ like. My friend at church says he can speak in tongues. Is it God’s will for a person to speak in tongues? Please explain this to me. […]

Dear Rev. What is the book of life? The Book of Life is a record book that is kept in heaven and lists the names of all those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Only those who have their name written in the book will go to heaven. It is described in […]

Dear Rev. You said, and I quote, “Jesus Christ truly fulfilled what the Old Testament said about what He (the Messiah) would be like and what he would do.” But I have another question. Yes, it is true he fulfilled some of the criteria told about him, but not all. I found a website on […]