What is mean by Revelation 12:14? (time and times and half a time/woman in the wilderness)
There are many wonderful details in Revelation chapter 12 that are worthy of deeper study. But briefly, the chapter traces the history of Christians down through the age. The woman described in verse 1 is the early church after the death of Jesus. The red dragon of verses 3 and 4 represents the Roman Empire that was [...]
What is the explanation of 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 – "be separate"?
16 Or what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, “I will dwell among them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 17 Therefore, come out from their midst and be [...]
Can you elaborate on John 16:8? How would the holy spirit prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment?
To set the context, on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion, he prophetically explained what God’s spirit would do when it came to the disciples: John 16:7–11: "...it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the advocate ("comforter" in other translations) will not come to you; but if I go, [...]
God just made Adam and Eve. Where did Cain's wife come from?
The Bible does not say specifically who Cain’s wife was. The only plausible answer is that she was his sister or perhaps a niece. We presume this because we do not know how old Cain was when he killed Abel. Since they were both farmers, they were most likely full-grown adults. Adam and Eve surely [...]
What is repentance
Repentance is the process of realizing we have made a mistake, sincerely asking for forgiveness from God (and if possible anyone we might have hurt), and then changing our behavior so we don’t make that same mistake again. Changing our behavior is an important part of repentance. It’s not just about feeling guilty or [...]
What is grace according Romans 6?
The book of Romans was written by the Apostle Paul to the early Christian church of Rome. Paul referred to his intended audience as “saints” (Romans 1:7). Although the term “saint” has taken on multiple meanings over the years, the term as used by Paul applies to any who have dedicated, or consecrated, their lives [...]