Are there those who say they understand the Bible and the word of God but do not? Of course. The Bible is an incredible book. On the one hand, it’s message is so simple that even a child can understand and be saved. On the other hand, the Bible was…
Will we have different families and how will we know each other when we are in heaven? No one really knows exactly how it will be like when we get to heaven. As soon as I know, I won’t be able to tell you. But what I can gather from…
What happens to the physical body in the rapture and when do we receive our new heavenly bodies? Paul discusses what will happen to us during the rapture in a couple of different places. First, if we look at Paul’s teaching on the rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the Thessalonians…
What was the realm of the dead and can you explain the biblical worldview? There are a number of rebellions in the book of Numbers. Beginning in Numbers 12:1-16 before the Israelites spy out the land, Moses’ brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam , oppose his leadership. It seems to…
What are some examples of God’s judgment of believers in the New Testament? We’ve already discussed some of the judgments of God in the New Testament, like judgment beginning with the house of God (1 Peter 4:17). We also went in-depth about judgment at the Lord’s Supper. But the New…
In 1 Corinthians 11:29-32, what is the judgment poured out on believers to partake of the Lord’s Supper unworthily? The context of 1 Corinthians 11 and the Lord’s Supper in New Testament times will help us understand what Paul refers to. Christians in the Roman Empire regularly practiced “love feasts.”…
What were the problem churches for Paul and how do his letters show it? There were several churches that Paul had odd relationships with. Even though he founded these churches, his enemies found ways to take them off track from what he taught. These people chased Paul around and taught…
How do we deal with Christian employers and employees relationships when the company or boss doesn’t do as promised? It’s hard to know the situation in every case that this may happen. Sometimes the boss, even though he or she may be a Christian, has no say over what the…
Is the coronavirus a sign of the end times? This is a good question that a lot of people are asking right now. I want to start by explaining what the “end times” are. The end times happen at the end of the world. The world will be ripe for…
How do we properly receive a prophetic word? A prophetic word can be a very powerful experience. There are two types of prophetic words. The first is one meant for congregation within a service. The Holy Spirit speaks to the entire congregation. It applies to you personally sometimes but mostly…