Articles

• What Is GLORY? Are There Different TYPES OF GLORY?

  Light or splendor is what I immediately think of when I think of ‘glory.’ Both the Greek word and Hebrew word for ‘glory’ bespeak of God’s splendorous intrinsic substance or essence and the perfection or excellence thereof, whether moral or otherwise. It’s basically the opposite of darkness or sin. You could say ‘glory’ involves all the attributes related […]

• Can Believers Have TATTOOS, PIERCINGS and ODD HAIRCUTS?

  Can believers have tattoos, piercings and odd haircuts and, if so, how far can they take it? How much is too much? Where do local assemblies draw the line in regard to style & dress at their services? Such questions naturally bring up connecting topics, such as the Christian’s ‘witness‘ to the culture at large, […]

• Responding to TRAGEDIES and SUFFERING

    Tragedies are a constant in “this present evil age” (Galatians 1:4). Christ commented on their reality and the difficult questions they provoke in Luke 13:1-5. C.S. Lewis said, “We can ignore even pleasure. But pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in […]

• Was Abimelech Technically the First King of Israel?

    To answer this question, let’s consider the key verses: Then all the citizens of Shechem and Beth Millo gathered beside the great tree at the pillar in Shechem to crown Abimelech king. Judges 9:6 After Abimelech had governed Israel three years, Judges 9:22 Abimelech (or Abimelek) was one of the sons of Gideon, who […]

• Does Isaiah 19:19-20 Support Pyramidology?

  So-called Christian pyramidology suggests that the Great Pyramid of Giza is “the Bible in stone” concerning God’s plan for the ages and interpreting events of the end-times. Let’s read the passage to see if this is true: 19In that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the heart of Egypt, and a monument to the Lord at its border. 20It will be […]

• Is the NEW JERUSALEM Cube-Shaped or Pyramid-Shaped?

    The New Jerusalem is currently in Heaven, as shown in Hebrews 12:22. Revelation 3:12 reveals that this massive city will “come down out of heaven from God” at some point and the timing of this transition is revealed in Revelation 21:2 and 21:10 to be the eternal age of the New Heavens and New Earth. The […]

• Why It’s Not Good to OVER-PRAISE Your Spiritual Mentor

  There’s a place for honoring your spiritual mentors in light of this passage: 12Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each […]

• Christ IS the Four Basic Elements Humans Need to Survive

  True science maintains that human beings require at least four basic elements in order to survive: Air Water Food Light The Bible informs us that the LORD is all of these things: Christ is the Breath of Life as verified by Genesis 2:7 with the understanding of Colossians 1:16-17. Christ is the Living Water, as […]

• Is the Saying “CLEANLINESS Is Next to Godliness” Biblical?

  You’ve probably heard the saying “cleanliness is next to godliness.” A friend of mine lived on campus at Liberty University, the Baptist college founded by Jerry Falwell, and he said the staff would cite this proverb to motivate the students to keep things tidy and clean, including their personal hygiene. Is this saying true? Let’s […]

• Is the One Who Led You to Christ Your “Spiritual Parent”?

  This question is based on Paul’s statement to the Corinthian believers here: 14I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children. 15Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16Therefore I urge […]