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Will the Rapture Occur at Pentecost (Shavuot)?

Some think the Rapture will happen in the fall, but there are many reasons to think it will occur in the late spring/early summer at Pentecost (Shavuot).

Is Memorial Day Biblical?

How did Memorial Day get started? Why do we have this day as a holiday? Is it biblical to set aside a specific day to remember?

Do Angels Take Us To Heaven When We Die?

What does the Bible tell us about our passage from this life into eternity? Do angels take us to Heaven? Are they sent so we don’t go alone?

Where is There Joy in COVID-19? A Lesson from Ten Years Ago

As we begin dealing with the aftermath of physical-distancing, we must consider the ongoing concerns about COVID-19 Is there joy in Covid-19?

Is it True? “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle”

Many Christians have said, God will not give you more than you can handle. But is that true? If it is, then why do so many Christians suffer?

What is the Vertical and Horizontal of the Cross?

The “vertical and horizontal of the cross” is a way of defining justification and sanctification that helps us understand our relationship with God and man.

What is Maundy Thursday? The Basin & The Towel

The Last Supper took place on what we call Maundy Thursday. What does that mean? What should we know about that night? Watch, The Basin and The Towel.

Why Was a Ram Sacrificed in Genesis 22 Instead of a Lamb?

Genesis 22 is the account of Abraham preparing to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. When God stopped his hand, God provided a ram. Why a ram instead of a lamb?

Why Has God Allowed COVID-19 to Afflict Us?

The corona virus is on the minds of all people worldwide. As God’s children we wonder why He has allowed COVID-19 to afflict us.

What Should Christians Think about COVID-19? (Isaiah 43)

saiah 43 offers insights and direction for Christians about COVID-19. What are Christians to think? And what are Christians to do?

What Would St. Patrick Think About His Day?

Who Was St. Patrick and What Would He Think? No one can know for certain what St. Patrick might have thought about such festivities on a day that bears his name. However…

What Does It Mean To WALK IN HOPE?

Hope can seem elusive sometimes, but it’s so vital to our walk by faith and our walk with God that we must understand it. Find out what it means to walk in hope.

What are the Mysteries in the Bible?

Jesus spoke of two mysteries. Both Paul and John wrote about mysteries. So what are these mysteries we find in the Bible?

What are the Individual Works of the Father, Son, and Spirit in Creation and Redemption?

We know God is one God, but also three Persons. So how should we understand their individual works in creation and redemption?

Is All Love Created Equal? CS Lewis Answers – 4 kinds of love

The Four Loves, by C. S. Lewis, published in 1960, examines love from Christian and philosophical perspectives and explains the four Greek words for love.

How Do We See Jesus?

This year should be a year of great vision. With this year being 2020 we should all be desiring 20/20 vision. Let’s consider how we see Jesus.

Were OT People Saved by Looking Forward to the Cross?

Were people who lived before the cross saved by looking forward to the cross and those who lived after saved by looking back. Is this true?

Can There Be Sin In Heaven?

Heaven is God’s dwelling place, outside of our time dimension and separate from our fallen, sinful world. So can there ever be sin in Heaven?

Sin, Iniquity and Transgression? How are they different?

The distinctions between sin, iniquity and transgression are subtle. Can you explain what each is and the impact of each on man’s relationship with God?

What Does It Mean to Be Created in God’s Image?

Do Christians have the image of God? What does it mean to be His image bearers? How should we understand this?

Did The Wise Men Arrive 12 Days After Jesus’ Birth? Or Was It Much Later?

The popular Christmas song, “The 12 Days of Christmas” celebrates the days from Jesus’ birth until the Wise Men arrived. But did the Wise Men arrive 12 days after Christmas?

What are “The 70 New Year’s Resolutions?”

Jonathan Edwards is long remembered for a great body of theological works, but it’s likely you might not have read his New Year’s resolutions. Read Now…

What is the Significance of the Wise Men’s Gifts? And, Were These Men Kings?

The wise men brought three gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Were these men three kings? And, what did the gifts represent? Each tells something about Jesus.

How Did the Wise Men Know This Was the Messiah? How Did They Know to Follow His Star?

How did the wise men know this was the Messiah? Why did they follow a star? What is the lesson for us in what they did?

Who Were the Three Wise Men? Why Did Herod Fear Them?

Who were these men? Were there only three? From where did the three Wise Men come? Why did Herod fear them?

Is Thanksgiving Day Biblical?

What biblical foundation (other than giving thanks) is there for Thanksgiving Day? It might just surprise you. Is Thanksgiving Day biblical?

How is Joseph a Type of Jesus?

Joseph pre-figured, foreshadowed, and whispered of the Anointed One who would come to deliver His people. Read all the ways Joseph was a type of Christ.