Ezekiel 39:9. How can the Jews clean up for 7 years if this war is to start after the tribulation? We know at the middle, the Jews run, so how is left to finish? (United States)
The scriptures do not teach a tribulation followed by a war on Israel. The last stage of Armageddon is the war against Israel. Jeremiah 30:7, “Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of ‘Jacob’s Trouble.’” Zechariah 14:1-3 (NIV), “A day of the LORD is coming, [...]
The development of the new spiritual mind is the primary goal and objective of a new creature Christian, thus he must be faithful in daily fulfilling his consecration vow. Is it that this makes one strong to face all trials which must come?
Yes! Daily walking in the footsteps of our Lord builds character-strength and faith to endure onto the end. There are many admonitions and supportive scriptures that will encourage and comfort us as we try to fulfill our vows. Here are but a few:Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV), “…present your bodies a living sacrifice (our vows of consecration), [...]
What are the “little foxes that spoil the vine”?
This phrase comes from the book of Song of Solomon, (2:15?, NKJV) “Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes.” The Bible often uses picture language to help us understand deeper lessons. Foxes appear to be innocent, but are actually crafty, clever animals. We may [...]
What are spiritual weapons?
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (ESV), “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought [...]
Explain how the unity of the brethren is like the holy anointing oil poured on Aaron in Psalms 133:1-3.
Psalm 133:1-3 (NKJV), "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains [...]
Acts 16:31, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved,” is a beautiful text. But what does it mean to believe? James 2:19 reads, “You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!” Are they saved? (India)
The cornerstone of all Christian belief is that one must believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins in order to obtain eternal life. Many have wrongly concluded that a statement of belief is all it takes. For we know faith, while crucial, also must come with works. “But do you want to know, O [...]