How does the Bible describe hell? What does Jesus say about hell itself and what it’ll be like? The Reality of Hell Jesus actually spoke more about hell than the kingdom because He desires that none go there as Peter wrote “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance” (2nd Pet 3:9) but there will come a time... Read more
Have you heard or read about “Bible journaling?” If not, what is it and is it important to do? God’s Record God declares in His written Word that someday that all of “the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works” (Rev 20:12). Being in the... Read more
What is “Bible Bashing?” Why is it a bad thing and why is it still so prevalent today? Bible Bashing All too often, Christians bash one another over the head with their Bible. Not in a physical or literal way but by using certain scriptures we use them like a club and beat one another over the head with them. Even worse, we bash other people who are not believers on the head by the Word of God for which... Read more
Have you heard of the “God Particle?” If not, what is it? What does it have to do with Christians? The Higgs Boson Subatomic Particle Higgs boson is also called Higgs particle and is the carrier particle of the Higgs field which is a field that permeates space and matter and gives all of the elementary subatomic particles that have mass interaction with them. The Higgs field has the highly unusual property that its energy is highest when the field... Read more
Have you heard of the phrase “systematic theology?” If so or if not, what does it mean? Systematic A definition of something that is systematic involves a system, method, or plan like a systematic course of reading or having systematic efforts in a program of study. It is typically presented or formulated as a coherent body of ideas or principles and in the case of theology it is a sub-discipline of studying the Word of God and the associated doctrines... Read more
Does the Bible talk about the dangers of race wars? If not, is there general teaching that can address this topic? Wars and Rumors of Wars Jesus was once asked by His disciples about what the signs of His second coming would be. He said “you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet” (Matt 24:6) but “when you hear of wars and... Read more
Is it permissible to defend oneself? Is the Bible silent on this subject? An Eye for an Eye The law states “an eye for an eye” but it doesn’t necessarily mean it literally. It is a way of describing a judicial system that was established by God for Israel to govern and rule the people. The idea is that the punishment should fit the crime and not go beyond what the law allows or any less. When retribution or restitution... Read more
What did Jesus say when He said while on the cross “Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani?” What does this mean exactly? Despised and Abandoned How many of us have felt abandoned in our faith within our family or workplace? Then think about Jesus Who “was despised and rejected by men man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not” (Isaiah 53:3) and especially at the cross... Read more
Are there different levels to heaven? Do these levels have anything to do with eternal rewards? The Three Heavens Paul once wrote “I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows” (2nd Cor 12:2) and assume that there are at least three different levels to heaven. There are actually three heavens that we know of but... Read more
How long did Paul stay in prison counting all his time there? Why was he thrown into prison? What was his crime? Saul to Paul For anyone that thinks someone’s beyond being saved, there is no better example of Saul’s conversion and becoming a Paul. Paul writes “though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief” (1st Tim 1:13). Before Saul was saved he “began to destroy the... Read more
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