God and the angels do not participate in the Day of Judgment—they are not on trial. The fallen angels (demons) are being judged and their souls (both spiritual body as well as mind as described above) will be sentenced to destruction or life at [...]
The word rest includes the thought of peace of spirit. Jesus said to his disciples, “Learn of me…and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” This rest is a rest of faith, as we read in Hebrews 4:3, “We which have believed do enter [...]
The phrase “One baptism, but many re-fillings” is not found in the scriptures. Sometimes denominations have a catch phrase that may not be scriptural but has a lot of meaning to that particular group. It would be best to ask those who use it. [...]
Romans 8:28 is a favorite of many Christians and a proper understanding is essential for a proper Christian faith structure. First, it is important to know who this applies to. We don’t need to guess at this because the verse mentions “To those who [...]
If you search the Bible, you will find that nowhere in scripture is purgatory ever mentioned. Purgatory is a belief which was born in the 12th century (Le Goff, 1984). As Christians began to give more thought about the interim between death and the return of Christ, [...]
The act of giving tithes or ten percent started with the Israelites in Leviticus 27:30-34, Numbers 18:26-29, Deuteronomy 12:17. Deuteronomy 14:22 seems to say that you are to tithe of all of the produce. This was all part of the law given to the Israelites. The purpose of [...]
Understanding the context of Matthew 22:14 is crucial to a proper explanation of this verse.In Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus gives a parable of the kingdom of heaven, in which he weaves the concept of a “call” and selection of a spiritual family who will live and reign [...]
The Old Testament is filled with prophecies pointing to a coming Messiah ("the Anointed"). Some are vague and obscure, others direct and easier to understand. Please see the Additional Resources cited below for specific details.After Adam and Eve sinned, the first clue there would [...]
Thank you for your question on this current topic. In the last few years, there has been an enormous change in the United States on this issue. One problem with U.S. laws occurs when two heterosexual people of the same sex chose to live [...]
First we might inquire, what is it like to be like Christ? The apostle Paul offers some thoughts in Philippians 2:5-8 Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on [...]
We read in Matthew 24:21: (KJV) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. Jesus was quoting from the prophet Daniel 12:1. In both scriptures, the context has to do [...]
None of the rings mentioned in the bible are wedding rings. The majority of rings found in the bible are generally referring to a king’s signet ring indicating a person of authority. There are two scriptures in the bible that could indirectly be applied [...]
This account is covered in Luke 10:38 through Luke 10:42. Martha had invited Jesus to her home and she was distracted with all her preparations in serving Jesus. While Martha was worrying about all the details and doing all the work, Mary sat at [...]
No, it is not a sin to be cremated.The Jews and countless other cultures have historically buried their dead. Ancient heroes like Sarah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and David were all buried according to tradition. So also, Jesus was laid in a tomb, according to [...]
We suspect that stuttering may have been the case in Exodus 4:10-12, when Moses said unto the LORD, “O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent… I [am] slow of speech; and of a slow tongue”….And the LORD said unto him….Now therefore go, and I [...]
No! and it would be questionable if one should ever be allowed to return as a teacher. Romans and Galatians describe the seriousness of the sins you listed: Rom 13:12-14 … let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put [...]
What is the scriptural definition of soul? Genesis 2:7 (King James Version), “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” The Bible teaches the body [...]
Son of God – Matt. 16: 15-17 “He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, [...]
"I and My Father Are One." Jhn 10:30 KJV - I and [my] Father are one. Our Lord's own explanation and illustration of the manner in which he and the Father are one is very generally overlooked. He said in prayer to the [...]
A believer or a true Christian is one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God, and that he fulfilled the Scriptures and the requirements of God’s law when he came and died for mankind. John 20:31 “but these are written so that [...]
