If the final judgment is the lake of fire then why was the rich man tormented in flames?
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is all about role reversal. Jesus was warning the Jewish leaders that Israel (the Rich Man) was about to be cast out of God’s favor. Soon, Lazarus (representing the Gentiles - those considered poor because they had no relationship to God) were going to be favored by [...]
What is going to happen at the end of the world?
The “…ends of the world…” (1 Corinthians 10:11) is the ending and transitional period of the world as we know it. It is called, “…the great day of Jehovah…” (Zephaniah 1:14 YLT). The righteous Kingdom of God, under the authority of Christ, will be gradually established on earth as the unjust governments and systems of [...]
What is the main theme in James chapter 4?
The theme of James Chapter 4 is one of admonitions for living a Christian life. “Do you not know that friendship with the world means enmity to God? Whoever is bent on being friendly with the world makes himself an enemy to God......Submit therefore to God: resist the devil, and he will flee from [...]
What is the book of Obadiah about?
Edom was the name given to Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, after he sold his birthright (Genesis 25:30-34). The name was applied both to the people descended from him and to the country in which they settled (Genesis 36:1; Numbers 20:18-21; Jeremiah 49:17). The name “Edom” is frequently used by the prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel) and [...]
I want to live forever and learn about Jesus Christ. Can you help me?
The books of the Bible are inspired messages from God. “All scripture is inspired by God …” 2 Timothy 3:16. The Bible teaches that God wants all men to live forever in loving harmony. 1 Timothy 2:3,4 “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who will have all men [...]
Did Jesus move through time during his life on earth?
Jesus, as a perfect human being, lived in the same constraints of time as all people. The Bible reveals Jesus was bounded by time as He did not know the time of His second advent. If He had been able to time travel, He could have gone into the future and known when He would return. However, [...]