Did Jesus make a mistake when He said Lazarus’ sickness was not unto death? PROBLEM: Jesus at first said, “This sickness is not unto death” (John 11:4). However, later even Jesus admitted that “Lazarus is dead” (v. 14). Was Jesus mistaken when He thought Lazarus would not die? SOLUTION: Jesus knew... [ Continue Reading ]
How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible declares all will eventually die? PROBLEM: God Himself said to Adam, “In the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17). Paul reaffirmed this, declaring that “through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus... [ Continue Reading ]
How could Lazarus come forth from the tomb if he was bound hand and foot? PROBLEM: This verse states what seems impossible, namely, when Jesus raised Lazarus “he who had died came out bound hand and foot.” SOLUTION: It is not impossible. The Jewish corpses were not wound so tight (like an Egyptian... [ Continue Reading ]