Image by Jeff Jacobs from Pixabay How do we know the usage of the term Adonai in Genesis 15:2? As Abram addresses God, he calls him “Lord God.” But in the original language, it’s actually, “Lord Lord (Adonai Yahweh).” So why is it translated, “Lord God”? Because the compound of…
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay What is the meaning of the 144,000 in Revelation? The two most common interpretations and understandings of the 144,000 and Revelation are either literal or symbolic. Some people believe that there is a literal 144,000 Jews that God will seal to protect them during the…
Image by skeeze from Pixabay Who delivers a sermon? Generally, a pastor, priest, or some type of clergy. But that’s only if you are talking about a sermon as a specific type of communication. In my opinion, anyone can preach a sermon. The word for “preach” or “proclaim” is more…
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Why don't people live to 960 years of age any more, like they did back in the days of Methuselah and Noah? Because of the wickedness of humanity on the earth during the time of Noah right before the flood, God reduced the age of…
Image by Pexels from Pixabay If the Bible is filled with contradictions, what else can we depend on to gain knowledge and guidance? Such a general question as this is very hard to answer. What contradictions do you see in the Bible? You can’t just ask a general question about…
Image by Simon Matzinger from Pixabay What was the condition of mankind during the time of Noah when God sent the great floods? Genesis 6 describes the condition of humanity before God brought the flood. They were discovering new ways to sin and hurt God’s heart. Their daughters were marrying…
Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 1:10? Paul begins First Corinthians by dealing with the divisions that are forming in the church. Of all the churches he founded, this one gave him the most headaches. They were constantly writing to him and…
Image by Barbara Jackson from Pixabay When something wonderful happens in our lives, we can’t contain our joy and happiness. We want to share it with the world, with everyone around us. We get excited about it. That’s no different from when our relationship with God is restored. Sin comes…
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay How can I get closer with God? I’m really struggling with this. It feels like the only reason I follow him is to get everlasting life. Is this selfish or human nature? There is so much more to knowing God then the promise of eternal…
Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay Is repentance necessary for salvation or is it considered a work? Please help, as I don't know what to think anymore. Repentance is part of salvation. We must have godly sorrow over the sin that we commit against God and how it hurts his heart.…