Who are the 144,000 who are mentioned in chapters 7 and 14 in the Book of Revelation? Are they the Jews only or are they redeemed of Christ or both? The 144,000 Jews The Book of Revelation twice mentions the 144,000 both in Revelation 7 and 14. In Revelation 7:1-4 it says “After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on... Read more
Much speculation abounds about who the Antichrist is. Can we know for certain? Does the Bible give us clues to who it might be? The Many verses the One For one thing, there are many antichrists’ out there but apparently there is only one Antichrist. John writes about this but he doesn’t capitalize the antichrists because it is not a proper noun, therefore it is not one specific person. In other words, there is only one Antichrist but today, even as... Read more
“I want my mommy!” Almost everyone has either said or heard this phrase more than once in their lifetime, as we usually all turn to our moms in times of pain, sorrow or excitement. Mothers often have the answers for our problems, or they know how to take away our hurts and heartaches at even the darkest hour. Moms are doctors, teachers, therapists, housecleaners, comforters and the best ones are spiritual leaders throughout our lives. God’s word has many passages... Read more
Who are the two witnesses mentioned in the Book of Revelation? Can they be identified? By Two Witnesses The Old Testament idea that by two witnesses a thing is established as fact may be why the Book of Revelation mentions the two witnesses because the testimony of only one person is insufficient to prove anything. In the Old Testament, the law stated that “One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have... Read more
Is the Big Bang a biblical concept or simply a theory? Are the creation account and the Big Bang compatible? What is the Big Bang? The Big Bang is the theoretical belief and the cosmological model that attempts to explain the development of the universe or at least it’s starting point. Based upon the state of the universe at present and its rapid expansion, if you wound everything backwards in time and space, all matter would appear to be contained... Read more
Why was the story of Moses and the burning bush included in the Bible? What can we learn from this account? The Demotion of Moses After Moses had killed the Egyptian who was beating the Israelite slave he had to run for his life as a fugitive. There he was on the precipice of greatness, the heir to the Pharaoh of Egypt and next in line to rule the greatest nation on the earth yet he had to run into... Read more
This may be the greatest sermon ever given. What might we learn from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount? The Greatest Sermon Ever? Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is recorded in Matthew 5. Here is a verse by verse breakdown of verses 3-13 with commentary on its application. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” This is not strictly speaking about poor people but I believe it does include them. Those who are... Read more
What does the Golden Calf have to do with Christians today? Are there lessons there for us? Delay Brings Idolatry Sometimes God does not answer our prayers immediately and when He is silent, it is tempting to take things into our own hands. When Moses went up Mount Sinai to receive the Law of God, he left Aaron in charge but after a long delay the people grew restless. John Calvin once wrote that our hearts are like idol factories... Read more
Losing weight is difficult. For those of you that have attempted it, you know just how trying of a season it can be. While your friends go out to eat at your favorite burger place, you’re stuck at home; or worse, you sit at the restaurant and drink water, salivating over everyone else’s food. Many people have rightly pointed out that a diet is really just “die” with a “t” at the end. However, you can reach your weight loss... Read more
Numbers often have meaning in the Bible and so what is the number 4 representative of in the Bible? The Four Seasons There are four seasons that God instituted on the earth. On the fourth day of creation, the physical universe was completed. This was where the sun, the moon, the stars and the entire universe was finished (Genesis 1:14 -19). I believe the number 4 is derived from its place in creation because the physical universe was established and... Read more
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