Nimrod is an Old Testament personage from Genesis 10:8 “Now Cush (the son of Ham) became the father of Nimrod; he became a mighty one on the earth.” He was the great grandson of Noah and would have had first-hand knowledge from his parents [...]
While it is true that many people have said many things over the years on this subject, we would do well to go to God's own book and read His own instructions: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that entereth not by the [...]
John 19:41, 42, “Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid…they laid Jesus there.” Today this tomb is called the Garden Tomb and it can [...]
Revelation 5:6-14 is a symbolic picture of heaven and illustrates the prominence of our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven. “…between the throne…I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain…I looked, and I heard around the throne and …the voice of many [...]
While Israel was journeying through the wilderness, God never left their side. He protected and provided for them the entire time. As the Israelites left Egypt, God began to lead the nation with a cloud pillar during the day and pillar of fire by [...]
Luke 13:6, “…A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I [...]
The promise of a future paradise applies not just to heaven but also to earth. Christ’s kingdom will be a kingdom in heaven and on earth. This is why Jesus taught us to pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth, as it is [...]
Deuteronomy 34:4,5: "Then the Lord said to him, “This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants’; I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.” [...]
This is a great question, and in Scripture the answer is different depending on your relationship with God. Ancient Israel was given many laws by God, and it was clearly stated what constitutes murder and what would be an accidental death. Murder was punishable [...]
This beautiful, well-known prayer gives words to the sentiments of our hearts. Just before the prayer, in Matthew 6:7, 8 (NASB), Jesus says, "And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be [...]
The simple answer is “yes,” but it's important to examine the issue more closely.Jesus provided salvation for the entire world of mankind by paying the ransom price for us. "For as in Adam, all die, even so in Christ, shall all be made alive (1 [...]
David prayed, “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.” (Ps. 31:15) Also, “Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and [...]
(Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version, unless otherwise noted.) It is sad and confusing that so many groups claim to be the only true way to God. The Bible teaches that"...Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he [...]
This is a continuous struggle for the Christian. Jesus knew our position and prayed for us. “I pray not that you should take them out of the world, but that you should keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even [...]
Summary: There is an earthly salvation with eternal life on earth for all mankind. This was secured by Jesus’ sacrifice. There is a heavenly salvation with immortal life in heaven offered to footstep followers of Jesus who deny themselves during this present evil world.Discussion: We can all [...]
The account of the three wise men is found in Matthew 2:1-12 in a scene related to the birth of Jesus. “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to [...]
There are three scriptures that define sin: Romans 14:23 "...whatever is not from faith is sin." James 4:17 " Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do, and does not do it, to him it is sin.” 1 John 5:17 "All unrighteousness [...]
Thank you for the thought-provoking question. We presume you are specifically referencing Ex 20:13 Thou shalt not kill; as the basis for this question.We must look at the entire law to understand God's justice. If you read the details of the law given in [...]
The last supper was the only event that Jesus asked his followers to annually celebrate: "The Lord Jesus took a loaf and after thanking God he broke it, saying, 'This means my body broken for you. Do this in memory of me.' In the [...]
The overcomers previous to Pentecost, the faithful ancient worthies, will be “princes in all the earth” (Psalm 45:16). These were tried in the past and were approved of God, “having obtained a good report” (Hebrews 11:2,39,40). It will be unnecessary that their restitution out [...]
