I remember a conversation in which a brother insisted that if an adult has gone wrong, it is the fault of the Christian parent(s). This even if the adult was raised in the ways of God. Somewhere along the line … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bible Clarifications
Hebrews 4: 1-11 There is a connected and continuous rest to the 7th day Sabbath rest. It’s called God’s rest. It’s His eternal, spiritual energy. It is the rest that Adam entered into in the Garden of Eden. Although Adam … Continue reading
“I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows.” 2 Corinthians 12: 2 Some have interpreted … Continue reading
“Yet your desire will be for your husband, And he will rule over you.” Genesis 3: 16 For Eve’s part in bringing sin into the world, the above judgment by God was pronounced upon her. It’s puzzling, though, because it … Continue reading
In the Bible, both Jesus and Satan are called “morning star.” Isaiah 14: 12 states, “How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, You who … Continue reading
The above is a biblical, judicial order for the purpose of punishment. It, along with “a tooth for a tooth,” “hand for a hand,” “foot for a foot,” etc., is stated several times in the Old Testament ( Exodus 21: … Continue reading
Three Bible verses are used by some Christians as verification that Jesus made a promise to all believers; meaning the promise applies to each of us today. Consequently, they believe that the Holy Spirit has and will continue to reveal … Continue reading
We Christians believe the claim that the Bible was written by men guided by God’s inspiration. It is God’s participation that makes the result infallible. Scripture itself tells us so… All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for … Continue reading
And He [Jesus] said, “How shall we picture the kingdom of God, or by what parable shall we present it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the soil, though it is smaller than all the seeds … Continue reading
The following is commonly heard in Christian circles, especially on Christian TV and radio: “I bind you, Satan (or the name of some other demonic being), in the name of Jesus.” But is such a statement biblically correct? This command’s … Continue reading
Think of the history of mankind, up to this date, as a child having grown into an adult. It’s in the childhood stage that a parent usually makes a stern example when correcting a child’s behavior; this to impress upon … Continue reading
And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day. Jude 6 God’s angels were created to reside in heaven. … Continue reading
Inside the “tent of meeting,” located just outside the israelites’ wilderness camp, Exodus 33: 11 says the Lord spoke to Moses, face to face, as a man speaks to a friend. Yet, when Moses later asked to see God’s glory … Continue reading
Is it true that Jesus descended into hell and preached to its lost inhabitants? Someone asked me that the other day, having heard it preached by a televangelist that it was so. I answered that it’s a popular belief within … Continue reading
“The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches [in the Roman province of Asia], and the seven … Continue reading
In 2 Thessalonians 2: 10-12, we learn that in the end time, God will send a strong delusion upon the earth. It’s directed towards a certain group of people as a condemnation. The reason God does it is because this … Continue reading
We Christians see it everywhere— people showing no fear of God, or even denying that He exists. When He’s brought to their attention, they show disdain in their body language and ridicule in their insulting words. They don’t care about … Continue reading
For three and a half years, Jesus taught His disciples and varying crowds. But you know what? He, in that span of time, couldn’t have and didn’t cover every possible scenario and circumstance. The same can be said of the … Continue reading
All Christians believe that the Bible is the Word of God. However, there is a split as to how the Word was transmitted to man. Some Christians believe in a transmission process called the Dictation Theory. Others, the majority of … Continue reading
Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Romans 3: 10-12— As it is written [referencing Psalm 14: 2, 3]: There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. We know people seeking God all the … Continue reading