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Category Archives: The Bible
Did God know from the beginning that he would have to send Jesus to the earth as a man to save us?
Yes. Hebrews 4:3 tells us that “the works were finished from the foundation of the world.” Revelation 13:8 speaks of “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” The foundation of the world is a phrase speaking of the … Continue reading
When is a Promise Not a Promise?
For centuries, the people of God have found comfort in the Bible’s promises. They have been strengthened, encouraged, revived, taught, guided, and transformed by the Word. Meanwhile, other Christians are getting small comfort from the same passages. How is a … Continue reading
Will everyone who says “Lord, Lord” be saved or not?
The context of Matt. 7:21-23 near the end of the Sermon of the Mount is found in the rest of the Sermon on the Mount. If they say “Lord, Lord,” but remain on the popular broad way of 7:13-14, they … Continue reading
Is Isaiah 53:5 talking about physical healing or spiritual healing?
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). The verse has two poetic parallels. In the following, “wounded” … Continue reading
Does “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” (Mt 6:33) mean to pray first and foremost?
Matthew 6:33 is a conclusion drawn from the previous teachings in the chapter. Earlier in 6:25 Jesus said, “Therefore I say to you do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about … Continue reading
What is meant by the “perfect work” of patience in James 1:4?
God’s work does not happen over a day or a week. He works in our lives over a lifetime. Unfortunately, according to the Parable of the Soils in Matthew 13, many will fall away too early and not bring forth … Continue reading
What did Jesus mean by “be perfect” in the Sermon on the Mount?
In Matthew 5:48, the word “perfect” is teleios, and the Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words defines it as “signifies having reached its end (telos), finished, complete, perfect.” For its use in this verse: “complete, conveying the idea of … Continue reading
What is the reason for John being in exile?
John wrote the book of Revelation. He wrote of himself, “I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the … Continue reading
What is the reason for John being in exile?
John wrote the book of Revelation. He wrote of himself, “I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the … Continue reading
Are there parts of the Bible only believers will understand?
Many people can read the Bible and get a surface or superficial understanding of the text. But the true knowledge of the text comes to the believer who confesses Jesus as Lord, receives the Holy Spirit, and lives as though … Continue reading