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Since evil spreads its influence through entertainment, are adults and children not to watch TV at all?

Since, obviously, there are no direct scriptures to address this question, we will have to look to scriptural principles. Philippians 4:8 tells us, “… whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, … Continue reading “Since evil spreads its influence through entertainment, are adults and children not to watch TV at all?”

If the second death is non-existence, please explain Revelation 21 verse 8.

Revelation 21:8 (ESV), “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” All mankind are not dying as a result of their own sins. All people … Continue reading “If the second death is non-existence, please explain Revelation 21 verse 8.”

Why was Matthew 9 verse 15 followed by verses 16&17? What's the connection between fasting, patches, and new wine skins?

When asked by John’s disciples as to why Jesus’ disciples did not fast, our Lord relates fasting to mourning and states that His disciples will “fast” after He has been “taken from them.”   But then He goes on to speak of patching an old garment with a piece of new cloth and filling old … Continue reading “Why was Matthew 9 verse 15 followed by verses 16&17? What's the connection between fasting, patches, and new wine skins?”

In 2 Thessalonians 2, the man of sin persecutes those who love God and the truth. What are those persecutions?

Who is the Man of Sin?  The Man of Sin is Papacy – the Roman Catholic system and the position of Pope, but not the particular individual in that position.  This might seem harsh and judgmental, however, Papacy is a falsifier which sought to take the honor of the true anointed, the true Christ and … Continue reading “In 2 Thessalonians 2, the man of sin persecutes those who love God and the truth. What are those persecutions?”

Please compare Revelation 22 verse two with Psalm 1 verses one through three.

Revelation 22:2 describes “the tree of life” with 12 fruits yielded monthly and with healing leaves.  This scene represents a future time when all mankind will be revived to life because of Jesus’ all-atoning sacrifice.  People, if willing, will grow in righteousness, after they are resurrected.  The river water symbolizes blessings of truth, from the … Continue reading “Please compare Revelation 22 verse two with Psalm 1 verses one through three.”

If the Holy Ghost of the Old Testament and the Holy Spirit of the New Testament are the same, then why did Jesus say He left behind the Holy Spirit as a propitiation for us ?

There are three scriptures which use the word propitiation (in the King James Version), all of which say that Jesus is the propitiation (not the Holy Spirit) for the sins of the world. Romans 3:24,25 "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to … Continue reading “If the Holy Ghost of the Old Testament and the Holy Spirit of the New Testament are the same, then why did Jesus say He left behind the Holy Spirit as a propitiation for us ?”

According Mark 3 verses 28-30, what types of blasphemies to the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven?

Mark 3:28-30 finds a parallel reference in Matthew 12:31-32 which says, “And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.”  Speaking against the Holy Spirit is … Continue reading “According Mark 3 verses 28-30, what types of blasphemies to the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven?”

Was is the Pentateuch?

The Pentateuch is the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.  "Penta" means five and "teuch" refers to scrolls or books.  Some call the Pentateuch the five books of Moses; while Jewish people call this collection the Torah.