The donkey’s ability to speak was not natural or symbolic, but a literal, instantaneous miracle performed by God to rebuke the prophet Balaam and prevent him from thwarting God’s plan.

God accepted animal sacrifices to provide temporary atonement for sin and to powerfully teach the principle that sin requires death, thus preparing people for the final sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

God does not change His perfect character or eternal plan, but He changes His action in response to genuine human repentance. His warnings are often opportunities for mercy.

Jacob’s wrestling match was a literal, physical confrontation with God (likely the pre-incarnate Christ) that held immense spiritual significance, resulting in his total transformation.

The Rosary is a form of prayer, primarily Roman Catholic, that uses beads to count prayers while meditating on the life events of Jesus and Mary.

Whether or not a true believer can lose their salvation is debated, but the Bible offers profound assurance that God's power is sufficient to keep those who belong to Him secure until the end.

Biblical faith is not believing without evidence; it is acting in trust upon reliable evidence and the trustworthy character of God.

The core principle for interpreting difficult Bible passages is to always read them in light of their surrounding context and the clear teaching of the rest of Scripture.

Circumcision was the physical, identifying mark that God required to designate Abraham’s descendants as His chosen, separate people, set apart to receive the promises of the covenant.

Jesus' anger was not the sinful, self-centered rage common to humanity, but a controlled, holy indignation directed solely at the corruption of worship and the exploitation of the poor.

Crucifixion was a slow, deliberate, and agonizing process of death by asphyxiation, designed to maximize suffering and public humiliation.

While culture may introduce us to God, the continuation of faith must be rooted in evidence, logic, and a personal, transforming encounter with Jesus Christ.

While some corrupted churches seek only financial gain, the true Church exists to serve people and glorify God. Biblical giving is an act of joyful worship, not required payment.

To be "born again" means to receive a supernatural, spiritual rebirth from God, which grants a brand new nature and a fresh start in life—it is the beginning of true Christian life.

Prayer does not change God's eternal character or primary will, but it is the means He ordained for His will to be executed on earth, actively changing the course of events in time.

Do not seek a denomination; seek a church that faithfully preaches the person and work of Jesus Christ. Your first allegiance is to Christ, not a church label.

Jesus did not marry because His celibacy was essential to His unique, three-year, unhindered mission. Furthermore, He came to be the ultimate Bridegroom to His people, the Church.

Jesus’ decision to remain in the Temple was not a display of youthful rebellion, but a statement of identity: His ultimate priority was the work of His Heavenly Father, which superseded all earthly obligations.

Jesus' baptism was necessary not for repentance, but as a formal, public act to identify with sinful humanity and to inaugurate His earthly ministry by fulfilling all that God requires.

The Bible's language strongly suggests a universal scope for the flood. However, the interpretation depends on whether "the whole earth" in Genesis 7 refers to the entire globe or the whole inhabited region known to the writer.