What is the "river of the water of life, as clear as crystal" in Revelation 22:1,2? Is it an actual river? If so, how do we drink out of it?
The Book of Revelation is filled with symbolic references that depict wonderful things. Chapter 21 begins by describing a “new heaven” and a “new earth.” And yet Ecclesiastes 1:4 says, “…the earth abideth for ever.” [...]
What does Paul mean by “the desires of the flesh?”
This phrase and its meaning come from Galatians 5:16-25:16 "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against [...]
In Philippians and other books of the Bible, we are called to serve. How can we know we are not been taken advantage off ?
We do not always know when our service is misused by another. There are times when we can judge by the results we see, as in Matthew 7:16, “You shall know them by their fruits,” [...]
Who wrote the Book of Job? How did they know what was happening in the spiritual realm?
The book of Job is often credited with being the finest piece of literature in the Hebrew language. It is a poem, and scholars admit that no translation yet given does it justice. We are not [...]
I have slipped in my walk with God, and I want to get on the right track with God. I want to be back in God's presence. How can this happen?
Here are some steps to consider as you rededicate your life to the Lord by renewing your relationship with God and Christ. Remember that growth is a process. Ephesians 4:15: “But we shall lovingly hold [...]
Will Israel Survive this War and End Times?
Will Israel Survive this War and the End Times?Does God Have a Purpose for Israel?In the last few days, the world's attention has been drawn to the Middle East. Early Saturday morning, Israelis awoke to [...]
Why were the Jews called Hebrews?
The first time the name “Hebrew” is used in the Bible is in Genesis 14:13: "And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre [...]
Does the generational curse in Exodus 20:4-5 apply to us today? Does Galatians 3:10-14 resolve the issue for Christians?
Our God is a God of order. Psalm 89:14 says that righteousness and justice are the very foundation of His heavenly throne. This means that all He does must be based in what is right [...]
What is idolatry?
In the Bible, idolatry - worshiping false gods instead of the one, TRUE God - was often a big problem for God’s people, the Israelites. Time and again they witnessed all of the wonderful things [...]
Since Romans 4:15 says without Law there is no transgression, how could Cain be charged with the murder of his brother Abel? You cannot violate or transgress a law that does not exist.
Father Adam was created in the image of God. When he sinned, he received a sentence or curse because of his disobedience to the divine will. Thus, a law must have been given him that [...]
I have seen videos on YouTube at say "once saved always saved." I am wondering if that is true?
In short, the phrase is incorrect as it relates to a reward in heaven after we die.Must one become a Christian in order to be saved? If so, what about the countless millions who have [...]
Zechariah 9:5 – Ashkelon shall see it, and fear; Gaza also shall see it, and be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited. Please explain this scripture and how it is related to Gaza and Israel war.
The passage in Zechariah 9, opening verses, had an immediate application to the campaign of Alexander the great, first in the north of Israel and subsequently in the southeast, overcoming the Philistine in Ekron, Gaza and Ashkelon. [...]
Describe the knowledge and the importance about Jerusalem in Jesus' time.
Throughout history, nations and empires have been identified by their capital city. In 2 Samuel 5, the king of Israel, David, makes Jerusalem the capital of Israel. Israel, as a nation and as a people, [...]
In 2 Kings 20:11, we read that Isaiah the prophet cried onto the Lord, and He brought the shadow of the sun 10 degrees backwards, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz. Does this record teach that the Lord reversed the motion of the earth upon its axis?
When reading the accounts of some of the miraculous events recorded in the Bible, it can be helpful, even faith strengthening, to consider the harmony of biblical accounts with the laws established by the All-Wise [...]
Does exorcism have a place in evangelical Christianity?
In Mark 1:21-26, Jesus cast out demons. In Matthew 10:1, Jesus also gave the apostles power to cast out demons. In Mark 9:28,29, after the disciples were unable to cast out a demon, Jesus said, [...]
What is the significance of the number three (3) in biblical terms?
The lower numbers, being foundational to all the higher numbers, may carry symbolisms which we would not expect of larger numbers. We don't normally ask, for example, the meaning of a number like 271. But [...]
Why did Jesus use salt and light as a metaphor in Matthew 5:13-16? What is the theological significance?
Matthew 5:13: (NASB 1995) You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown [...]
How to put God first in our life?
There is a great blessing in knowing we need God. When we realize our need for God, we see that He is the source of all truth. (John 17:17) When we realize our need for God, [...]
Why did Jesus tell Peter not to use his sword in the garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:52), while in the upper room he told them to make sure they have a sword (Luke 22:36)?
Jesus was a man of peace, who healed the sick and stood up for righteousness at every turn as God’s representative. He carried out his mission perfectly, preaching about God’s kingdom and dying as a [...]
Please explain from a biblical perspective, if a married man and an unmarried woman commit sexual sin, are they both guilty of adultery or fornication, or who is guilty of what?
We caution not to get too caught up on the specific legalities of labeling each sin, as both are God-dishonoring and closely related scripturally with idolatry. Generally, fornication is understood to mean sex between people [...]
Why is it in Jeremiah, there two pronunciations (spellings) of Nebuchadrezzer and Nebuchadnezzer? Are these two different people?
The two spellings are Nebuchadnezzar, and Nebuchadrezzar -- "n" and "r" different in each case. In Hebrew, these two letters are interchanged from time to time. Thus these two forms both refer to the same person. [...]
Did Saul/Paul know about Jesus before his conversion?
Yes, Saul knew of Jesus before his conversion. The Apostle Paul, who was known as Saul before his conversion, was a well-known Pharisee who studied under Gamaliel, a famous Jewish rabbi and a leader in the [...]