When Jesus initiated the Memorial Supper of His death, it was to commemorate His sacrifice to redeem mankind. The cup was filled with wine and the wine represented the sacrifice of His life blood. However, after the Memorial was established, Jesus said He would [...]
Yes, it is an individual work with a heavenly reward proportionate to faithful zeal.1 Corinthians 15:40-42 (NKJV), 40 “There are also celestial bodies and terrestrial bodies; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. 41 There [...]
Conclusion: The reward is a resurrection to the divine nature. Discussion: 1 Corinthians 3:12-14 (NKJV), 12 “Now if anyone builds on this foundation (Jesus) with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one's work will become clear;…fire will test each one's work, [...]
Yes. Psalm 50:5 (NKJV), “Gather My saints together to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” At Jesus’ first advent, he opened up a “new and living way which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh” Hebrews [...]
1. Who is resurrected in the first resurrection? Jesus and the church are resurrected first. Act 26:23 (NKJV), “that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead…” James 1:18 (NKJV), “Of His own will He brought us [...]
When Adam and Eve sinned, they (and all their children) began to walk down the Broad Way. Matthew 7:13 (CSB), “…the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it.” Proverbs 14:12 (ESV), “There [...]
The Bible interprets itself by comparing scripture with scripture. A key is always to look for Jesus first. Psalm 45:6-7 are quoted in Hebrews 1:8-9 and applied to Jesus. “But unto the Son he saith, ‘Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: [...]
Jesus encouraged his followers when he said, "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" Luke 12:32 (NKJV).In the early church, believers are referred to in Acts 9:2 (NKJV), "and asked letters from him to the [...]
We will never be equal to Jesus. Jesus is and will always be next to the Father in authority, in relationship, in glory.The scripture references in 1 John 3:1-2 and Romans 8:14-15 teach that faithful followers of Jesus are indeed “sons of God.” We [...]
Often Christian teachers do apply what appears to be double meanings to certain prophecies. For example, there was the literal Jewish temple and the symbolic temple spoken of by Jesus. John 2:19-20, (NKJV), “Jesus…said to them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I [...]
A man’s mind or spirit may be known by his words and conduct; and so we may know God’s mind or Spirit by his words and dealings. The Bible teaches that those who come to God (by faith, and reformation from bad works and [...]
John 3:3, “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” The word “born” is Strong’s Greek word G1080, “genná?,” and should here be translated “begotten.” “I say [...]
Matthew 13:44. These two parables are similar in nature, both refer to something precious, yet there are differences. A treasure hid in a field implies there will be work to separate the treasure from the earth, refining and cleaning it until it reveals a [...]
Jesus never established a "system" of worship. First, consider the locations where believers met to worship God. Acts 16:13, "And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made…” Acts 20:7, “…when the disciples came [...]
All Christians will see hell, but they will be resurrected!How does the Bible define hell? In the Old Testament, the word for “hell” is the Hebrew word sheol (Strong's Exhaustive Concordance #7585). It is the condition of death; the grave. Every single person dies [...]
Paul declares (Colossians 1:27) that this mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, now revealed to his saints, is “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”This is the great mystery of God which has been hidden from all previous ages and [...]
Isaiah 66:7-8 (NIV), “Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son. Who has ever heard of such things? Who has ever seen things like this? Can a country be born in a day or [...]
Summary: Those who oppose Israel now will rejoice in Christ’s kingdom on earth. Discussion: Psalm 87 is about Zion, which symbolizes the heavenly government and rulers of God’s kingdom. Isaiah 2:2-3 (NIV), “In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s house will be [...]
All who would be of the “new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17) – of the “Royal Priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9) - must sacrifice their own will, offering themselves to God, even as our High Priest Jesus who “offered up himself to God.” (Hebrews 7:27; 9:14) [...]
The manna recalls the story of Israel in the wilderness. “Hidden” would refer to the golden bowl full of manna laid away in the Ark of the Covenant. This manna was a memorial to the faithfulness of Jehovah, who led and “nourished” His people in [...]
