If Satan supervises hell and he is to be destroyed, who will be "in charge" of hell?
Not only will Satan be destroyed, but we read also that "hell" itself is destroyed.Revelation 20:14-15 says, “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” The revelator interprets the symbolism of [...]
Who is the “Prince of this world,” mentioned in the following Scripture texts: `John 16:11`, and `John 12:31`?
There are three great ages or dispensations of time outlined in the Bible. The first of these is referred to as "the world that was," and the second as "the world that now is," and the last as the "world to come wherein dwelleth righteousness." The "world that now is," or "this present evil world," [...]
Kindly explain John 14:30, "Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me."
The first part of the text relates to the time following the Lord's resurrection. Jesus had been put to death as a human being, a perfect man, and was raised a glorious spirit being of the highest order, of the Divine nature. In his highly exalted spiritual state endowed with glory, honor and immortality, it [...]
Did God create Satan?
Yes. Originally, as God created him, he was holy, pure, grand of character and of a high order of angelic nature, a "covering cherub" (Ezekiel 28:16). His name was Lucifer, meaning "Day Star." According to the Bible, of his own free will, he became Satan, meaning adversary or accuser. He transformed himself from the loyal, glorious servant of God to [...]
Is the thought that “Once in grace, Always in grace” biblically correct?
The Word of God does not support the idea that one cannot lose their salvation, which is the concept of "Once in grace, always in grace". Please consider the following verses: JOHN 15:6, "If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and [...]
What will become of the heathen? Will they be saved because of their ignorance?
If ignorance were a basis of salvation, then all should have been left in ignorance, for then all would have been saved. And if the heathen are saved through ignorance, then also all of the babies and children who have died before attaining years of discretion and knowledge, and therefore in ignorance--these likewise should be [...]