Please explain Revelation 12:1-5.
Revelation 12 is part of a broader context that extends to chapter 13. For a fuller explanation of the context, please read this article: War in HeavenFollowing is a brief verse-by-verse explanation of the first six verses of chapter 12:Revelation 12:1: And there appeared a great sign in the heavens, a woman clothed with the [...]
Does the general resurrection (the second) occur literally at the end of the Millennium or during it? (Revelation 20:4,5,6)
The belief that the second resurrection will occur at the end of the millennium is based on Revelation 20:5, “But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.” However, the first portion of verse 5 has been questioned by Greek authorities and is likely an unfortunate addition. It is not contained [...]
How can I be more courageous?
Courage is not the absence of fear; rather, it is a deliberate process of action, spiritual reliance and psychological reframing. Courage is ACTION in the presence of fear. If fear arises (and it will), the courageous action is to pause and acknowledge the discomfort rather than run away from it.Courage means walking towards what you [...]
How do we communicate with God?
Prayer is how we communicate with God. It’s like a power cord that stretches all the way to Him in heaven. Prayer “charges” our hearts with more energy to serve Him while increasing our faith and peace. When we pray to the Creator of the Universe, our attitude should be humble, respectful and thankful. The [...]
What is the difference between the soul and the spirit?
The biblical distinction between the human "soul" and "spirit" establishes that a person IS a soul, rather than possessing one. The soul is the entire living being or human life, created when God formed man's body from dust and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for [...]
What is prayer?
Prayer is the way we communicate with God. It’s like a power cord that stretches all the way to Him in heaven. Prayer “charges” our hearts with more energy to serve Him while increasing our faith and peace. When we pray to the Creator of the Universe, our attitude should be humble, respectful, and [...]