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Please explain 2 Peter 3:16: "As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other Scriptures, unto their own destruction."

The Apostle Peter starts 2 Peter 3 by using the term “beloved” (verse 1) to address his audience. In doing so, Peter indicates that he intends his words for those who, like himself, have dedicated, or consecrated, their lives to God. Continuing through verse [...]

Was Adam “born in sin and shapen iniquity” as is stated in the Scriptures of all of his descendants – Psa. 11:5

Strictly speaking, Adam was not born; he was created of the dust of the ground. Science confirms this statement of the Bible, for all of the elements contained in the human body are found in the earth. Man was a distinct creation; and not [...]

The first man Adam became a living soul (1 Corinthians 15:45; Genesis 2:7), the last Adam (the Lord from heaven, 1 Corinthians 15:47) at his resurrection became a life-giving spirit also?

The Scriptures in outlining the Divine plan as it relates to the salvation of mankind plainly teach that the present Christian Era, from the time of our Lord's first advent to the time of his second coming, has been set apart for the purpose [...]

What became of Adam when he died; did he go to heaven or hell?

We may be sure Adam did not go to heaven at death, because 3,000 thousand years later, Jesus said, “No man has ascended into heaven” (John 3:13). God judged and sentenced Adam to death when He said, “for dust you are and to dust [...]

2 Peter 2:4: "For if God spared not the angels when they sinned, but cast them down to hell, and committed them to pits of darkness to be reserved unto judgment." The marginal reading says "hell" is the Greek "Tartarus." What does that mean?

The specific word translated hell here is the Greek word tartaro?. This is the only time it’s used in the Bible, and it is a verb. It only applies to fallen angels, not human beings. So, this is less a specific address and more of an [...]

If the "sons of God" (Genesis 6:4) were the angels who left their former habitation or first estate – the spiritual realm (Jude 3) – how is it that they could marry the "daughters of men" and have children since it is understood from the words of our Master (Matthew 22:30) that the angels are sexless?

From many scriptures, it is apparent that spirit beings have had the power of materializing as human beings. This materialization is complete, as the following citations indicate, showing that these materialized beings could eat and drink and perform all of the functions of the [...]

What does it mean that Jerusalem is a "burdensome stone"? Zechariah 12:3

“And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all peoples; all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.” Zechariah 12:3To properly answer this question, the [...]

Is Jerusalem "occupied territory"?

The United Nations Security Council Resolution 280 of March 18, 1994, condemned the Hebron massacre and declared Jerusalem "occupied territory." For the United Nations to say Jerusalem is "occupied territory" presupposes Jerusalem rightfully belongs to the Palestinian Arabs. This was most unfortunate.Facts of HistoryArcheological [...]

When a Man Dies

There are very few of the teeming millions of mankind who do not give some thought to what may be their lot when they die. Some wonder whether there is a future life. Others, believing in a future life, wonder whether it will be [...]

How should we deal with all the dangers we face during these Last Days? (2 Timothy 3:1-5) (end times)

“This know, also, that in the last days perilous times shall come, for men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, [...]

Did Jesus die a ransom for many or a ransom for all?

Which is it? “Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.” (1 Timothy 2:6) OR: “Even as the son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” [...]

Have People Received Final Judgment for the Past 6,000 years or will they have an Opportunity for Judgment and Restitution on Paradise Earth?

Although many Christians believe that people will be judged based on whether they accepted Christ before they died, the Bible actually teaches that people will be judged based on their behavior, progress and decisions during the Millennium. Rev 20:12 And I saw the dead, [...]

What is the future mission of the Anointed for which they are now being prepared?

1 Peter 1:9 – “Being about to bear away the end of your faith––a salvation of souls:” RotherhamThe “end” [purpose, aim, objective] of our Faith is the “salvation of souls” [our characters being prepared to be like Christ's character so that we may assist in teaching, [...]

Are the Great Crowd the same as all the people in Paradise Earth?

Just as the Anointed 144,000 (the Little Flock) are selected “out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation” (Revelation 5:9 NWT), so are the Great Crowd (Revelation 7:9), also known as the “Great Company” or “Great Multitude,” depending on the translation. Neither of [...]

What is the one true church?

Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; that they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us...” John 17:20, 21.It is [...]

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