What is the firmament in Genesis 1:6-8? The firmament is part of the account of creation (Genesis 1-2). Many people are interested in creation and how God created everything that we see. So first, let me briefly highlight how Genesis 1-2 shows creation. There are many different views on how…
Before Christ, where do souls go? The Psalms talk a lot about a place called Sheol, sometimes translated “the pit” or “the grave.” It was the understanding of most of the Old Testament ancients that whether they were saints or not, everyone went to the same place. Sheol is a…
Who are the captives the Bible refers to that Jesus sets free? As Jesus began his ministry, he went into a synagogue and took the scroll from Isaiah and read from Isaiah 61 concerning himself (Luke 4:16-21). Then he said that this prophecy was fulfilled in their hearing that day.…
What about Christian art and images? Are they okay to have around? Are they idols? This is an interesting question that has been debated throughout history. Christians fall on both sides of the issue. Because of the commandment in the Bible to not worship any images because they are idols…
Image by falco from Pixabay For the next six weeks or so, I want to discuss three essential issues to understanding the Scriptures, how we got them, why they are authoritative, and if anything is missing. Regularly Christians deal with these issues in the world. People want to add new…
July 12 | 1 Samuel 17:34-36 “But David said to Saul, “Your servant was shepherding sheep for his father, and a lion came, or a bear, and took a lamb from the flock, and I went after him and struck it and rescued him from its mouth. And if it…