Where is modern-day Persia? Who is the present-day Persia? Who is Persia? Persia is mentioned 33 times by the name in the Bible. Some of these mentions relate to Jerusalem and the Jews, while several others related to biblical prophecy, but who is Persia? How can we know? Are they still a nation today? Persia was a major player in world powers in the times of ancient Israel, and they played a significant role with the nation, but they are... Read more
Does the nation of Iran play a part in Bible prophecy? If so, what part would that be? Iran’s Hostility We know that Iran would love nothing more than to destroy the nation of Israel and clearly they would rejoice at the destruction of America. That’s why it’s such a mystery that the U.S. sends them 11.9 billon dollars so that they would not develop nuclear weapons, but they still defiantly proclaim the West as the great Satan and Israel... Read more
What is the role that China will play in the Bible and the end of the age prophecies? Jesus and the End Times Jesus was asked two questions by His disciples (Matt 24:3). One question was about the destruction of the temple, and the other about what would be the sign of His coming. Instead of giving them a sign, singular, He gave them several signs, and told them, “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come... Read more
What has Donald Trump said about his relationship with Jesus Christ publically? Donald Trump on Christianity Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Presidency, has spoken a few times about his beliefs and has done so publically more than once. To think that he’s not being transparent about his belief in God is to not be honest with what’s been said publically by Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump spoke last year at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa (July... Read more
Has the United States ever had a Mormon president? Mormon Leaders There are Mormons throughout the state of Utah in political office, mainly because the Mormons are the majority of citizens there, but does it matter if we have a Mormon in a political office? What about a Mormon as president? Why should we care since they cannot bring their religion into the politics? There is nothing wrong with Mormons being politicians, in fact Mormons are very conservative and stand... Read more
Has the United States ever had an atheist as president? Atheists Atheists are certain that God doesn’t exist, but when they categorically state there is no God, they are making an absolute claim to be “all-knowing” on this subject, however think about this; Thomas Edison estimated the summation of all of mankind’s knowledge to be only about one millionth of one percent of all that there is to know, so our “knowing” all things with any absolute certainty has an... Read more
Do you think the United States president should still be sworn in on a Bible? Swearing or Affirming? Should United States presidents who have been elected be sworn in on the Bible? Most presidents in the past have done so, but that doesn’t mean that they all should. For one thing, the Bible commands us to not swear by anything or anyone under heaven or on earth, because we can’t make something happen just by making an oath or by... Read more
Does history record whether every U.S. President placed his hand on the Bible when taking the oath of office? Why the Bible? Why do those who are elected to the highest office in America, the office of president, place their hands on a Bible when being sworn into office? In Article II, Section One, and in Clause 8 of the United States Constitution, the elected president must take an oath before they begin the office of the presidency but it... Read more
Who was Baal? Why is it still important to know today? Baal The word “baal” simply means “lord” or “owner,” but in the ancient world, Baal was a Canaanite god, but “baal” can be a noun and can refer to many such gods, e.g., “Baal-meon” means, “lord of habitation” and Baal-hamon” which means “lord of abundance,” or it can be a specific god, as in Baal, which would be a proper noun. If there was one god above all the... Read more
Why does the Bible mention a Bridegroom? What’s the significance to believers? Jewish Weddings Today’s Jewish weddings still retain some of the traditions of old like having two witnesses sign the ketubah, and the groom giving the bride her ring under a wedding canopy, and like many marriages today, the Jews also considered the marriage ceremony as a sacred event as this act is done before God and many witnesses. One thing that differs between a non-Jewish wedding and a... Read more
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