Sermons and Biblical Studies

The actual age of David when he slew Goliath is not specified in the scriptures. However, there are certain scriptures that indicate he was a “youth.” The word ‘youth’ is further explained below along with a consideration of David’s size to help us arrive at an educated guess as to David’s age when he slew … Continue reading “How old was David when he killed Goliath?”

Hebrews 6:1. The Apostle Paul is instructing Christians to grow into mature believers. He’s saying don’t constantly focus on the basic teaching about Christ; don’t rebuild your foundation beliefs again and again – beliefs like repentance from dead works and faith toward God.  For example, as a child we learn addition and subtraction, but as … Continue reading “What is Heb. 6:1-8 speaking on?”

The word "Christian" has different meanings and associations to different people.  Many "Christians" have consecrated themselves to a certain church, sect or belief, to which they give their allegiance, rather than to God.  They may attempt to adhere to moral principles, which is to their credit, but they spend little time in learning what the … Continue reading “Are Christians considered Saints?”

After God gave the nation of Israel the Ten Commandments, Moses told them, "The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken."  Deuteronomy 18:15 There are over a hundred references in the entire Old Testament to that Prophet. … Continue reading “Where is Jesus in the Torah (the first five books of the Bible)?”

It is well proven that alcohol impacts the judgment and executive functions of the brain. When drinking, the emotional centers of the brain begin to control that person's actions. Therefore, it would be that person's emotions (perhaps a guilty conscience) that may drive him to read his Bible when impaired by alcohol. He might feel badly about … Continue reading “Why would one be inclined to read and research the Bible in a state of inebriation whereas on days of sober mindedness not be inclined to even open the Bible?”

You are correct in stating that there was a full moon during the last supper. What is the Bible account for the proper way to determine when the Jews were to celebrate the Passover? Exodus 12:2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year … Continue reading “Was the last supper on the first night of the full moon of spring or on the first sabbath of the full moon of spring?”

The scriptures tell us that when a man dies he goes to the grave.  We see this in Psalm 146:4 where it says, “when their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that day their plans come to nothing,” and in Ecclesiastes 3:20 it reads, “all come from dust and to dust all return.”  … Continue reading “After death, are we trapped in the grave till Jesus returns and are then resurrected?”

The city of Babylon was the capital of the ancient land of Babylonia in southern Mesopotamia.  It was situated on the Euphrates River about 50 miles south of Baghdad.  The tremendous wealth and power of this city, along with its monumental size and appearance, were considered a Biblical myth, until its foundations were unearthed and … Continue reading “Who made Babylon?”

There is no indication in Scripture that God's spirit would leave you when you sin, and come back when God forgives. In fact, there are several scriptures which indicate the opposite. We are told in Hebrews 13:5, that God "will never leave you, nor forsake you." We have the example of the Apostle Peter, who … Continue reading “Does the Holy Spirit leave me when I sin and come back when God forgives me?”

The Apostle Peter expressed a general principle when he said: “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is accepted of him.” (Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11) God’s blessings began with the Jew probably because Abraham feared and obeyed God. God’s … Continue reading “If God created everything and everyone, why then are the Jews the chosen ones?”