Regarding the Flood and Nephilim
Q. Regarding your position on the Nephilim: we can agree to disagree on whether the “sons of god” were angels or Sethites. To me, the flood doesn’t make sense as a means to eradicate evil, since evil...
View ArticleWhere is the origin of the Gentiles?
Q. We are doing a Bible study on where exactly did the Gentiles become separate from the Jewish nation since we are all descendants of Adam and Eve. What race were Adam and Eve if any. Adam and Eve...
View ArticlePlease explain ‘lifting up holy hands’ in 1 Timothy 2:8
1 Timothy 2:8“Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.” In the Greek the word for men in this verse is: aner {an’-ayr} signifying 1) with...
View ArticleWho is ‘the man of lawlessness’ in 2 Thess. 2:1-13?
I believe that the context of 2 Thess. 2 reveals that the “man of lawlessness” is a principle, not a person. It is obvious from verse five that this principle was already at work in the first century....
View ArticleDoes God place a curse on certain families for their sins?
Q. I heard a preacher say that God punishes or “curses” certain families for their sins. My son has a terminal disease and I’ve been told that this is the result of a curse placed on our family. Exodus...
View ArticleWhat is the book of Jasher mentioned in Josh. 10:13?
Q. Joshua 10:13 speaks of the book of Jasher. Please comment on what this is, and what is the significance of it? Joshua 10:13“So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, Until the nation avenged...
View ArticlePlease explain Jesus’ statement on the cross, ‘My God, My God, why have you...
Q. Please explain to me the words of Jesus on the cross, “my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” What does this mean? Did God actually forsake Jesus on the cross? I thought God would be with us …...
View ArticleWho was the ‘man in Christ’ and what is meant by ‘the third heaven’?
Q. Who was the “man in Christ,” and what is meant by “the third heaven.” ? 2 Cor. 12:2-4 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago–whether in the body I do not know, or out of … Continue reading →
View ArticleWhat were the deeds of the Nicolaitans in Revelation 2:6?
Regarding The church of Ephesus: Rev. 2:6 6* “Yet this you do have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. To the church at Pergamum: Rev. 2:15 15* “So you also have some who in...
View ArticlePlease explain the phrase ‘breaking of bread.’
Q. Please explain the phrase ‘breaking of bread’ in the book of Acts. Does it always refer to the Lord’s Supper, or can it also mean a common meal? How are we to know the difference? I know some who …...
View ArticlePlease explain where the ‘altar of incense’ was located in the temple?
Q. In the Old Testament the book of Exodus records that the “altar of incense” used in Tabernacle and Temple worship was located in the Holy Place, however, in the book of Hebrews we are told that the...
View ArticleWhat does “sanctify” mean?
It is always important for us to understand the definition of Bible words. Sometimes our English dictionaries do not help us, therefore it is important that we go back to the original languages for the...
View ArticleIs “Jehovah Nissi” one of the names of God?
Q. I read somewhere in the Old Testament that one of the Names of God is “Jehovah Nissi.” What does this mean? This name gives rise to several GREAT lessons: It comes from Ex. 17:15: “Moses built an...
View ArticleWhat does “husband of one wife” mean when applied to an elder or a deacon?
Q. What does ‘husband of one wife’ mean when applied to an elder or a deacon? 1 Tim. 3: 8 – 13 – NAS95 8 ¶ Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine …...
View ArticleThe Blessed Man
By Norm Gipson There is an element in the word “blessed: which the King James translators tried to express in a few of the verses, Paul considered himself happy (blessed) to stand before King Agrippa...
View ArticleWhat is the symbolism of water in the bible?
Q. What is the symbolism of water in the bible relative to the other religions islam, buddahism? In Greek philosophy water was believed to be the original substance that all things were made from. With...
View ArticleHallelujah Diet
Q. Mike, have you heard about the “Hallelujah Diet”? They say we can eat the way God intended and live very long lives. They quote from Genesis 1:29. Can you look into this? Here is what the “Halelujah...
View ArticleHow do I get started in this spiritual battle?
Q. I need your help with 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. I want to do the right thing but I often lack the strength to do it. How do I get started in this spiritual battle. How do I succeed? “Within my …...
View ArticleWhat were the “phylacteries” that the Pharisees wore?
Q. What were the “phylacteries” that the Pharisees wore and the fringes, why was it wrong to wear them? Matthew 23: 1-12 1* ¶ Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2* saying: “The...
View ArticleThe Miracle Of Christ’s Incarnation
Mike presents a definition of the word “Incarnation.”
View ArticleThe Importace of Understanding Propitiation
Propitiation Sin elicits the wrath of God, sin is absolutely foreign to God’s nature. He is all holy, when sin comes near to God, it is something that angers him. Listen with me as I read to you some...
View ArticleWhat Shall We Call Leaders In The Church?
By Rod Rutherford Many of the religious leaders in Jesus’ day were very proud! They wore special clothing so they would look important in the eyes of men. They chose the best seats when they came to...
View ArticleBible Expressions
Q. I’m interested in the many different ways that the Bible has influenced our thoughts. I understand that many expressions we use like “am I my brother’s keeper?” and “an Eye for an Eye,” come from...
View ArticleHow Long Was Jesus in the Tomb?
Question: I think there may be a contradiction in the gospel accounts. One place says three days and three nights, another place indicates three days and two nights. Can you explain this? Let’s look...
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