Hebrews 13:23 (NKJV) reads, “Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly.” Because of the reference “to...
I believe that when the phrase “see your face” is used that’s what’s being referenced. Let me know the things that please God and know the things that do not...
Ah, a captivating question, Kathlelen K! King Solomon sinned greatly against the Lord (1 Kings 11:3-13). Sadly, he married pagan wives, built pagan altars...
The sin of the Pharisees was pride. They had no need of a savior. We are all prideful to a degree. The second we say we have no pride we just admitted we do....
I think there's a misunderstanding of the narrative about Adam and Eve eating of the forbidden fruit. Here's how it reads: So when the woman saw that the...
God’s desire for all nations is, “Let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream” (Amos 5:24 nkjv). [Letting 'justice and fairness...
In Acts 8:9-24, Simon, a long-time practicing and famous sorcerer, believed the message of salvation presented by Philip and followed him. Then, later, when...
Although the idolatry of Solomon's later years is clearly described in Scripture, and his eternal state would be in God's hands to judge, it does not seem to...
Hello, this verse is actually a coded proverb by the wise King Solomon. Thus, it requres one to think critically to decode its actual meaning. Essentially,...
Contrary to what commentators say, the answer to this question is yes. It boils down to seeing the difference between “entering the kingdom” and “inheriting...
By my reading of relevant Scripture, in seeking to take permanent possession of land that had been passed down through Naboth's family line, Ahab was...
God will not allow Satan to afflict, tempt, or test believers beyond what they are able to bear, but will provide a way of escape for them from the...
Satan is powerful, but not omnipotent. The two passages of Scripture that come immediately to my mind in that regard are: God placing limits on the extent to...
What I don't see in any comment is mention of God's mercy, which I think is vital in understanding this. The fact is that Christ came to die for everyone the...
Christians (and just about everyone else) says “God loves everyone!” So let’s see what God had to say about the people who were the inhabitants of the...
II Thessalonians 2:3 says “that day will not come, unless…” In many translations, this is followed by “rebellion,” “revolt,” “falling away,” or “apostasy.”...
The last spiritual gift Paul mentioned that would cease to exhibit was having knowledge beyond ordinary knowledge such that one could understand things that...
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Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?
God has already forgiven us all our trespasses. Colossians 2:13. So based on God’s forgiveness we should forgive others. I know of a case where a pastor’s...
Although I must confess I haven't read every answer in depth, I want to add my thoughts. I don't agree with the prosperity 'name it and claim it' teaching,...
In Paul's writings, Romans 8:15, 23, Galatians 4:5 and Ephesians 1:5, are the only mentions of “adoption as sons.” The Greek word that is translated “...
Yes and no. Whenever we rob God, we always rob ourselves. To begin with, we rob ourselves of the spiritual blessings that always accompany obedience and...
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What is a hedge of protection?
Good question, Gary: Why is God considered to be good? I.e., is God omnibenevolent? Is God morally perfect, completely good, entirely just, and all-loving?...
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What is the Church of Christ and what do they believe?
The Man of Might and Valor: Gideon was perhaps the greatest of the judges (Wiersbe). The one incident that I find most fascinating is the incident of the...
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How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?
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How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?
2 Chronicles 33:1-20: "The son of Hezekiah and father of Amon, king of Judah, who succeeded his father when he was only twelve years of age.” (2 Kings 20:21;...
For your prayerful consideration: To process the concept of the age of accountability, I believe we also need to understand when a person becomes a child of...
What did he gain by sticking to to his forefather’s property? Life is greater than the property. Quarrels with kings will never be a good idea in life.
1 Kings 21:3
Prostitutes and tax collectors know they are sinners. It is easy for them to believe Jesus died for sinners. Romans 3:23. For all have sinned and come short...
Woke Theology has no official meaning concerning recognized fields of study, church beliefs or any other context. The term "woke" is evolving as we speak and...
Good question, Karen! I attended a Church of Christ a few times because it was close to our apartment, and I could just walk to it. One thing I noticed,...
The word anathema is Aramaic and means “accursed” (see 1 Cor. 12:3). “Not to love Christ means not to believe in Him, and unbelievers are accursed (John 3:16...
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Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
Romans 8:17 seems to say every believer will be an heir of God and also a co-heir of Christ. However, by changing the punctuation, as some scholars say is...
The only use of the term freewill (all one word) in scripture is to do with freewill offerings. Otherwise the scripture talks about will. Free will is a...
First John 2:2. And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. John 3:16 precedes John 3:17. For God so...
The message in this scripture is two fold, maybe threefold. First, one has to realize that they need to be saved before they discover how they can be saved....
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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?
By my reading, two differing views of Manasseh -- who became king of Judah at the young age of twelve, and thus had an exceptionally long reign of fifty-five...
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How should a Christian view socialism?
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How important is conscience to the Christian life?
Great question, John! Both Elijah and Elisha were concerned that the next generation know the Lord and understand His Word, and this is the church’s...
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Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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