Daniel 11:31, “And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that makes desolate.” Jesus refers to this in Matthew 24:15-16, “When you see the abomination of desolation, spoken by Daniel the prophet, stand in the … Continue reading “What is the daily sacrifice and the abomination that makes desolate in Daniel 11 verse 31?”
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Abraham and some other great men in the Bible married their relatives, right?
Leviticus 18:1-19 (NIV): “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Speak to the Israelites and say to them…You must not do as they do in Egypt…You must obey my laws and be careful to follow my decrees. I am the LORD your God…’ ‘No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD. … Continue reading “Abraham and some other great men in the Bible married their relatives, right?”
Luke17 verses 22-37 (excluding verse 25). Is it about Christ’s 2nd coming or the rapture?
In Luke 17:20-37, Jesus answers the Pharisees’ question on “when the kingdom of God should come”. Rather than addressing the time feature, Jesus chooses to focus his response on the manner of his second coming. The Scriptures seem to present the topic of the second coming from two different perspectives, which at a first glance … Continue reading “Luke17 verses 22-37 (excluding verse 25). Is it about Christ’s 2nd coming or the rapture?”
Why did God call Himself, "I AM THAT I AM"?
God wanted to assure Moses and Israel that God would become what they would need Him to become. In using the words “I AM THAT I AM,” God used an expression to reveal to Moses a promise and pledge found in His name. Throughout the Old Testament in the original Hebrew, God is known by … Continue reading “Why did God call Himself, "I AM THAT I AM"?”
In Exodus 32, verse 14 God said that He repented when He was going to destroy Israel. If God knows all things, why does He change His mind and repent?
“But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” Psalm 86:15 (NKJV) God is omniscient, knowing the end of a matter at its beginning. He knows what passions and thoughts drive a man’s decisions. But as a wise God, at creation, He gave man a free will. … Continue reading “In Exodus 32, verse 14 God said that He repented when He was going to destroy Israel. If God knows all things, why does He change His mind and repent?”
Are the righteous people going to live in Heaven or on Earth forever?
When we pray the Lord's prayer, we ask for His kingdom to come and for His will to be done on earth, as it is in heaven. This tells us that there are two salvations–one on earth and one in heaven (Matthew 6:10, Luke 11:2). When we read the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, we see that … Continue reading “Are the righteous people going to live in Heaven or on Earth forever?”
What does Psalm 133:3 mean?
Psalm 133:1,3(NIV): “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!…It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.” The agreement between true believers is beautifully depicted in the form of a picture of dew or drops of … Continue reading “What does Psalm 133:3 mean?”
If the Bible is harmonious, why are the doctrines in the Old Testament and the New Testament so different?
The requirements, prohibitions, sacrifices of the Old Testament Law were not addressed to the whole world, but only to the unique nation of Israel. God made a covenant with them and required them to obey him. On the other hand, the teachings of the New Testament are directed both to Jews and gentiles: “…I had … Continue reading “If the Bible is harmonious, why are the doctrines in the Old Testament and the New Testament so different?”
Were there other people outside of the Garden of Eden while Adam and Eve were in the garden?
The Genesis 2:1-25 account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden omits any reference to other cavemen or species of humans. The oneness of the human family is reaffirmed by the Apostle Paul when speaking in Athens; “And [God] hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all … Continue reading “Were there other people outside of the Garden of Eden while Adam and Eve were in the garden?”
Ecclesiastes 10 verses 8-15 refer to many kinds of work which result in problems. What do these verses mean?
In 1Kings 3:5-14, “The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, “Ask what I shall give thee” Solomon responded, “Give therefore your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and bad…” The Lord was very pleased with this request and God granted him … Continue reading “Ecclesiastes 10 verses 8-15 refer to many kinds of work which result in problems. What do these verses mean?”