#12510 Why is Judas’s Death Different in Acts? Original Sin & Mary’s Role - Jimmy Akin

“Why is Judas’s Death Different in Acts?” This episode addresses the differences in accounts of Judas’s death found in Matthew and Acts, while also delving into how a non-literal interpretation of the creation story affects the concept of original sin. Additional questions include the implications of kneeling at statues and why God sent Jesus long after Adam and Eve.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:39 – Can you clear up why Judas’s death differs in Matthew 27 and Acts?
• 05:47 – Does Revelation 22:8-9 where John bows down and worships the angel prove kneeling at a statue can be considered worship?
• 19:40 – Can you explain how if the creation story is not literal how would this impact original sin?
• 31:43 – Why did God send Jesus long after Adam and Eve not right after?
• 34:42 – Did Jesus participate in the last supper? Did he eat the bread with his disciple?
• 39:00 – How could you explain Mary’s need for a cleansing in the bible when she was without sin?
• 46:15 – Are translations considered inspired? Was this protected by the Holy Spirit?
• 51:55 – When the angel appeared to Zachariah and Mary they both seem to show disbelief. Why did only Zachariah get punished?