These prophecies had a literal fulfillment against three nations to the east of Israel: Ammon, Moab, and Edom. All three were close relatives of Israel. Ammon and Moab were direct decedents of Abraham’s nephew Lot. (See Genesis 19:30-38). While Edom descended from Esau, the [...]
"It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do [...]
The death of Jesus Christ secured a resurrection for all mankind. 1 Timothy 2:4-6, “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the [...]
There are no direct scriptures about proper or improper fasting foods nor about the duration of a fast. In the Bible, fasting was most often associated with three attitudes of heart. Most prominently, people fasted as part their repentance from sin. When Jonah told [...]
Matthew 6:19-21: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in [...]
Many biblical stories and prophecies use the image of a lamb to symbolize our Lord because of the animal’s character and disposition. A lamb always follows and obeys the voice of his Shepherd just as Jesus always completely fulfilled the Father's will. As Jesus [...]
“Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 It is important to develop our faith to be pleasing to God. [...]
The soul is one with the being. A person cannot be removed from his own breath. Scripturally, the soul is defined as the whole human being. Genesis 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his [...]
Let’s look at scripture starting in Daniel 12th chapter. This entire chapter is ripe with insights into God’s plan, but for now we will focus on some very clear statements in Daniel 12:4 “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the [...]
Scriptures are taken from the NIV Bible unless otherwise noted. This scripture may seem to contradict the angels’ proclamation at the time of Jesus’s birth: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14, KJV) The result of [...]
No. The true footstep followers of the Lord Jesus are called to a "heavenly calling" (Hebrews 3:1), to the "high calling of God" (Philippians 3:13). Male and female Christians are running for the office of joint-heirship with Christ Jesus in His Kingdom. The Apostle Paul was [...]
We cannot discuss God’s feelings toward sinners until we first understand the Biblical concept of hell. The word “hell” in the Bible is a translation of four words: Sheol, Hades, Gehenna and Geber. Sheol (Strong’s H7585) and its Greek equivalent Hades (Strongs G86) are [...]
Ezekiel 18:8-21 describes God's perfect law of justice, that each person who sins will pay the penalty of that sin, which is death. Nobody else will pay that penalty.The context of this passage begins in the beginning of the chapter. In verses 2 and [...]
There are likely as many proofs of spirit begettal or of God’s anointing as there are people experiencing it. To some, the Lord may show His approval through answered prayer. Others may experience peculiar incidents that demonstrate clearly that God is now dealing with them [...]
An exploit is to take advantage of or to act meanly or unjustly for one’s own advantage. Did Christ teach His followers to scheme to get ahead? No! Galatians 6:7, 8 states, “Do not be deceived. . . whatever a man sows, this he will [...]
Our belief is that all the Bible records historically happened literally, except maybe when it says that animals speak, it may be in the mind of the individual interpreting the actions of the animal. In the case of the sun standing still, we do [...]
The church in Corinth had this same problem. Some of the believers were saying they should not eat meat offered to idols. Others said an idol is nothing, just rock, so it really doesn’t hurt the food. We can eat that meat. This is [...]
Heaven is a promise to those who are part of the body of Christ. It is a reward for faithful Christians who gave their hearts, wills and beings to the Lord, followed Jesus on the narrow way of self-denial and sacrifice, and stayed faithful [...]
“For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24 There have been many false prophets and false christs who have stated they were the mouthpieces of Jesus. As Jesus foretold, [...]
