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Names of God

In the Old Testament, we find compound names of God that give a descriptive Hebrew word combined with the Hebrew word for God.

Names and Titles for the Holy Spirit

There are many names and titles in the Bible for the Holy Spirit.The descriptive words attributed to Him help reveal Who He is and His mighty works.

Does a Pre-Tribulation Rapture View Oppose Christian Zionism?

I ran across an article, written more than a decade ago, in The Jerusalem Post (Christian Edition). Sadly the article is wrong on many things. I share this article in italicized text below. The subtitles are mine and my comments are bracketed and in red. It's my...

Who Killed Jesus?

A long-debated question: who was responsible for the crucifixion death of Jesus? See what is revealed in a famous 17th-century painting.

Why Does the LGBT Use God’s Rainbow For Its Flag?

Why is a rainbow used for the LGBT rainbow flag? The answer will surprise you. Read about the original rainbow, God’s rainbow, and what it signified. And read about how the LGBT came up with their multicolored flag.

How Much Should I Fear Satan?

This is a great question. I believe that Christians err in two ways when it comes to Satan. They either 1) think and worry too much about him and attribute all or most of their sins to his tempting; or they 2) don’t understand enough about...

Do Babies Go to Heaven if They Die? The Mentally Impaired, Young Children, the Unborn?

What does the Bible say about those who can’t understand God’s grace–the very young or mentally challenged?

What is Love?

The question “what is love?” brings to mind another question, “what is truth?” How should we answer these questions? Take a minute to understand truth and love by God’s standards and definition.

What About Psalms 151-160? Why are They Missing from the Bible?

Are there missing psalms from the Bible? What about Psalms 151-160? What do they say? Who wrote them? Are they authentic?

Can You Be a Christian if You Don’t Believe in the Resurrection?

How important is belief in the resurrection?

Is it Okay to Be Angry with God?

We all get angry. Anger is a human emotion and it’s one that we all deal with—some more effectively than others. Even Jesus, in His humanity, felt and displayed anger. But Jesus’ anger was different. When Jesus got angry, He did not sin. His anger was always...

What’s in the Pause?

This is a lesson you don’t want to miss! With Christmas fast approaching we take a break from our regular Bible teachings to PA-- USE and stand in wonder and awe of our great God and His sacrificial gift of sending Jesus into our world. It’s so easy to get caught up...

The Most Important Lesson for YOU in the Nativity Story?

Three more misconceptions about nativity scenes, pageants & Christmas narratives AND the most important lesson for YOU in the Nativity story.

Errors in the Nativity Story? Is Jesus’ birthplace wrong?

We’re looking at common misconceptions found in nativity narratives and most nativity scenes. Last week gave biblical answers for three Misconceptions About Mary and Joseph’s Journey to Bethlehem and their arrival in the city. This week...

What do Zelophehad’s Daughters have to do with Christmas?

Five women, daughters of Zelophehad, have a direct bearing on our understanding of Jesus’ coming as the Son of Man and King of Israel.

Misconceptions About Christmas: the Journey to Bethlehem

There are many misconceptions about Christmas surrounding the birth of Jesus. What does the Bible tell about the journey to Bethlehem for Joseph and Mary?

Did Jesus Descend into Hell?

The Apostle’s Creed says Jesus descended into Hell. It that true? Or does “hell” means the grave? How can we understand these words? Did Jesus go to Hell?

Does God create evil as Isaiah 45:7 says?

Isaiah 45:7 says “I [God] create evil.” It couldn’t be clearer. So how do we explain this since we know God made all things good?

Are We the Bride of Christ Now? Or in the Future?

Why are we called the Bride of Christ now when the Bible says the marriage takes place in Heaven? What does it mean to be the “Bride of Christ.”

Is there an error in Genesis 2:17 because Adam & Eve did not physically die?

Gen 2:17 “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Atheists claim this is an error in the Bible because Adam and Eve didn’t physically die when they ate the forbidden fruit. ...