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What happened to Pontius Pilate in the Bible? Pontius Pilate served as the prefect of Judaea from 26 to 36 A.D. He convicted Jesus of treason and declared that Jesus thought himself King of the Jews, and had Jesus crucified. Pilate died 39 A.D. The cause of his death remains a mystery. An artifact found …
What is a mediator Jesus? From “The Mediator,” Ensign, May 1977, 54–56. Jesus Christ, our Mediator, pays the price that we are not able to pay so we can return to live with our Heavenly Father. Let me tell you a story—a parable. There once was a man who wanted something very much. It seemed …
What was Psalm 18 written about? A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD rescued him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love you, O LORD, my strength. …
What part of Texas is in the Bible Belt? Two cities even are known as the Buckle of the Bible Belt. These cities are Abilene, Texas, the location of three Christian universities, and Nashville, Tennessee, which has multiple Christian schools and over 700 churches. Is Texas considered the Bible Belt? The Bible Belt is thought …
What is the most famous Catholic church in New York City? St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Midtown Manhattan) St. Patrick’s Cathedral Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap Location 631 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City Country United States Denomination Roman Catholic What are the famous Catholic churches in New York City? Top 10 Best Catholic Church in New York, …
Did Jesus appear after his ascension? The post-resurrection appearances of Jesus in the canonical gospels (and to a lesser extent other books of the New Testament) are reported to have occurred after Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection, but prior to his ascension. What happened to Jesus after his ascension? Christians believe that after Jesus rose …
Does prayer actually work? Yes and no. Research consistently shows that prayer can have numerous benefits. For example, prayer can be a solid source of self-soothing and self-comfort when one is experiencing pain, coping with loss, or dealing with traumatic circumstances. Do prayers always get answered? God always listens to us when we pray. The …
Who was the first Gentile saved by Jesus? Cornelius became the first Gentile to hear and believe in the Gospel of Christ’s forgiveness (see 11:19). Who was the first Gentile missionary? Paul’s conversion on the Road to Damascus is first recorded in Acts 9 (Acts 9:13–16). Peter baptized the Roman centurion Cornelius, traditionally considered the …
What does it mean to say Lord Lord? If I call Him Lord, that means He has power and authority over my life. Paul says it this way in 1 Corinthians 6:20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. As believers, our …
Where in the Bible does it talk about God being good? Psalm 100:5 “For the LORD is good; His loving kindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations.” What does God say about being good? “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do …