Question #2. We all cast our crowns at Jesus's feet. Where is a scripture for this?
There is a verse that says the 24 elders will, but what about the rest of us?
I believe we all will bend our knees before Jesus and confess that He is Lord and God.
As for the saints we shall receive a crown from Jesus (James?)
1. God works in mysterious ways. - is this a verse in the Bible?
I know the proverb and there are references to the mystery of God hidden in Christ (by Paul)
but I think this is a worldly adage by worldly people who do not know anything about the gospel.
3. The high priests in the old testament, used to wear bells, and tie and rope around their ankles before entering the Holy of Holies, in case they died while inside - is this in the Bible anywhere?
Yes I believe this is true.
It may well be somewhere in Leviticus - but given that touching the Ark of Mercy incorrectly could lead to sudden death I think it a fair occupational health risk assessment by Temple workers.
4. God helps those who help themselves - is this a verse in the Bible.
Hhhmmm I think this comes out of the wisdom of Proverbs - he who works shall eat
Certainly the sentiment that people need to put faith into action, rather than do nothing and expecting God to provide everything.
5. Treat others as you want to be treated - is this a verse in the Bible?
The golden rule - do unto others as thou would have others do unto thee.
6. We are saved by faith alone - Is there a verse in the Bible that says this? Bonus - is there one that says the opposite of this?
NO this is not scriptural - and James writes to this.
Yes there are many verses that talk of evidence for good discipleship; such as, the fruit of the Spirit, walking in the Spirit, obedience, keeping the commandments of God, being zealous of good works.
7. Is there a verse in the Bible that specifically says Jesus is God?
YES - more than one.
Colossians?? Jesus is the creator of the world and the Universe. All things were made by him and for him.
The Father and I are one.
My Lord and my God.
Plus a plethora of OT verses declaring that YAHWEH is the REDEEMER and the Messiah.
8. Are hades (hell) and the Lake of Fire the same place?
NO - Hades [Greek] or Sheol [Hebrew] is the abode of the dead that await resurrection
The Lake of Fire is a dreadful place of perdition into which Hades/Sheol are thrown away into.
Interesting footnote - is Hades thrown into the Lake of Fire because there is no further need for this,
OR is Hades in the Lake because it continues to be the abode of the "dead" in a new fiery place of torment??
9. Cleanliness is next to godliness - is this verse in the Bible?
Cannot say that I have read this as scripture; but it sure was in my RC catechism.
Oh the dangers of puberty.
10. Were any of the original 12 apostles related to Jesus?
No I do not think so - but I believe that two apostles, James and Jude, were half brothers to Jesus.
11. Is there any verse that says Jesus's return will be before the tribulation? Bonus; Are there any verses that say it will be after the tribulation?
NO - Jesus is not returning before the tribulation of the end of this world. We are commanded to watch and pray and to look up for our redemption draws near.
Yes - in 1Corinthians 15 and 1Thessalonians 1 (?) we are informed that after the last trump and the voice of the archangel then the dead in Christ shall rise up to meet Him in the air.
And we who are alive shall be transformed in the twinkling of an eye to be forever with our Lord and God.