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3) Capital Punishment Doesn’t Work – It Doesn’t Deter Crime! This is true to a certain extent, when it is not “quickly carried out” (cf. Ecclesiastes 8:11 – NIV). But it does prevent the person executed from ever killing again! Its ineffectiveness in preventing crime by others is an argument against our system of administering … Continue reading “The Bible And Capital Punishment (3) – Bible study”

Have we ever thought about the fact that we humans are the only creatures of God who enjoy humor? The ability to laugh is distinctive only of human beings. Laughter can also tell something about ourselves as individuals. If a person tells us what amuses them, we can make a pretty accurate guess about the … Continue reading “What Makes Me Laugh? – Bible study”

It is a true statement that the Bible is its own best commentary. To illustrate this truth, the following two examples are provided: 1) In Matthew 19:23-24, the text states that Jesus said to His disciples: Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. … Continue reading “The Bible As A Commentary – Bible study”

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise, Prov. 20:1 (KJV). The story is told of an unhappy woman who complained that her husband thought it funny to make her pet cat drunk by pouring gin into its milk. The distressed woman complained that the cat would … Continue reading ““Wine Is A Mocker” – The Ugly Truth about Consuming Alcohol – Bible study”

The writer Luke records that because of his transgression, the traitor Judas, fell, that he might go to his own place(Acts 1:25). There was no one to force him into it he went to his own place of his own volition. If we capture a worm, a beaver, or a bird and let them all … Continue reading “We Will Go To Our Own “Place” – Bible study”

While on earth, Jesus taught many spiritual lessons using figures of speech. For example, He spoke of entering the kingdom of God under the figure of a birth while conversing with Nicodemus (John 3:1-8). This figure must be correctly interpreted in the light of literal statements made about the same thing. The story of the … Continue reading “What Constitutes Being “Born Again”? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “There is a man in our congregation under consideration for the office of elder. In my opinion he would do an excellent job in this capacity. He is well-versed in the Scripture and would stand for the truth. My only question is concerning his children. He has several children, all adults and … Continue reading “Elder Qualifications — A Question – Bible study”

Sincere religious folks mistakenly believe from Ephesians 2:8-9 – NKJV that grace is received by faith alone. Others believe that grace is acquired when they simply trust in the Lord. In 2 Timothy 2:1 – NKJV, Paul tells Timothy regarding grace: “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” … Continue reading “Grace And Salvation — Found Only “In Christ Jesus” – Bible study”

The following are some common sense things we can do to prevent regret in our life: 1) Never be stingy with our compliments. 2) Watch a sunrise at least once a week. 3) When greeting a person, be the first to say, “Hello.” 4) Live beneath our means (1 Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5). 5) Treat … Continue reading “Things We Can Do To Prevent Regret – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In Luke 16:22 -ASV, the text states that Lazarus ‘was carried away by the angels into Abraham’s bosom.’ My question is, What does the expression ‘Abraham’s bosom’ refer to?” This expression can be best explained from the text of John 13:1-30 – ASV where we find Jesus participating in the last supper … Continue reading “Abraham’s Bosom — A Question – Bible study”