If the second death is non-existence, please explain Revelation 21:8. (Gehenna)
Revelation 21:8 (ESV), “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”All mankind are not dying as a result of their own sins. All people are [...]
Since evil spreads its influence through entertainment, are adults and children not to watch TV at all?
Since, obviously, there are no direct scriptures to address this question, we will have to look to scriptural principles. Philippians 4:8 tells us, “… whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, [...]
Ecclesiastes 10:8-15 refer to many kinds of work which result in problems. What do these verses mean?
In 1 Kings 3:5-14, “The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, “Ask what I shall give thee” Solomon responded, “Give therefore your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and bad…” The Lord was very pleased with this request and God granted him [...]
Were there other people outside of the Garden of Eden while Adam and Eve were in the garden?
The Genesis 2:1-25 account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden omits any reference to other cavemen or species of humans. The oneness of the human family is reaffirmed by the Apostle Paul when speaking in Athens, “And [God] hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all [...]
If the Bible is harmonious, why are the doctrines in the Old Testament and the New Testament so different?
The requirements, prohibitions, sacrifices of the Old Testament Law were not addressed to the whole world, but only to the unique nation of Israel. God made a covenant with them and required them to obey him. On the other hand, the teachings of the New Testament are directed both to Jews and gentiles: “…I had [...]
What does Psalm 133:3 mean?
Psalms 133:1,3 (NIV): “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! …It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.”The agreement between true believers is beautifully depicted in the form of a picture of dew or drops [...]