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When Were Satan and His Angels Thrown Out of Heaven?

When Were Satan and His Angels Thrown Out of Heaven?

Some say that Satan and his angels were ousted from heaven before humans were created, some say it was just before, or just after, Adam and Eve sinned, some say this event is yet future. The Jehovah’s Witnesses even claim it was in a specific year — 1914 CE. What does the Bible really say? When were Satan and his angels thrown, or cast, out of heaven?

Prior to Jesus’ death, resurrection and exaltation, Satan & his angels still had access to heaven, as can be seen from Job 1:6; 2:1, and possibly Luke 22:31 read more

Does the Bible Contradict Science About Mustard Seed?

Does the Bible Contradict Science About Mustard Seed?

Mustard seeds against a scale of 20 millimetres (34 inch)

Skeptics, critics and evolutionists say the Bible contradicts science in Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed, where he says  “a mustard seed . . . is the smallest of all seeds sown upon the earth” (Mark 4:31; Matthew 13:31,32). Does the Bible contradict science about the mustard seed? Let’s examine Jesus parable in Mark 4:31,32 in detail, using the Bible Hub Study Bible, which is quoted in italics. The scriptures are in bold type.

“It is like a mustard seed
The mustard seed is often used in biblical texts to symbolize small beginnings that lead to significant outcomes. In the context of Jesus’ parables, it represents the Kingdom of God starting from humble origins and growing into something vast and influential. The mustard plant, common in the region of Palestine, was known for its rapid growth and large size compared to its tiny seed. This imagery would have been familiar to Jesus’ audience, who understood agriculture and the potential of seeds. read more

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