Posts with the tag: Dirk Warren

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..

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..

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..

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…

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 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..

Who Is the “CHOSEN LADY” of 2 John?

In the brief epistle of 2 John, the apostle addresses his letter to the “chosen lady.” Who is this woman? Consider the key verses: The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth 2..

What Is the PRAYER OF JABEZ?

Let’s read the prayer of Jabez from the two most popular versions of the Bible: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, c saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge..

Did Jesus Forgive His Murderers on the Cross?

Christ didn’t forgive anyone when He was on the cross. Read the text: When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they..