Sermons and Biblical Studies

“…If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” John 5:24   So, we see, first we apologize to whomever we have … Continue reading “What does the Lord require us to do when we wrong someone?”

The word “Hell” (or Hebrew “Sheol”) in the Old Testament Hebrew does mean “Grave” (or destruction).  Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave (Sheol), whither thou goest.” This Old Testament scripture does support the Hebrew … Continue reading “If hell means grave in Hebrew, is Satan in a grave instead of a place where there is everlasting fire?”

There were several times in which Jesus was accused of not keeping the Sabbath. This was because the Jewish people had incorrect concepts about Sabbath keeping. Moses taught, “remember the Sabbath to keep it holy”, Exodus 20:8. However, when Jesus was falsely accused of breaking the Sabbath, he rebuked them saying “The Sabbath was made … Continue reading “Do we need to keep the sabbath today under the New Covenant?”

Many ask the question is it Saturday or Sunday? Jewish people and Seventh Day Adventists feel that Saturday is the Sabbath. Most other Christian churches feel that Sunday is the Sabbath or at least the day that they chose to worship together on.  The scriptural answer may surprise you.  The Apostle Paul spoke on this … Continue reading “What is the Sabbath day?”

It is most biblical to be buried in the ground.  The Bible states that God “formed man of dust from the ground,” (Gen.2:7), and later said: “For you are dust, and to dust you shall return,” (Gen. 3:19).  Furthermore, it is written that “the fate of the sons of men and the fate of beasts … Continue reading “Is it biblical to be buried in the ground?”

Nothing either good or bad is recorded of either of these men, Cain and Abel, up to the time of their presentation of their respective offerings before the Lord. It was natural and proper that each should present an offering representing his own toil. The Lord's acceptance of Abel's offering and failure to accept Cain's … Continue reading “How did God show He was displeased with Cain, and did God speak to him personally?”

"Be unceasing in prayer.  Always be thankful;  for this is the Lord's will concerning you in Christ Jesus."  I Thessalonians 5:16  (Weymouth)  The advanced Christian is to be so fully in accord with the Father and the Son, that his entire life will be in an attitude of prayer. When he sins, his tender conscience … Continue reading “Are we to ask for forgiveness every time we pray?”

There are a couple of Scriptures which allude to the answer. First, when God created Adam and Eve, He told them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth." (Genesis 1:28) Again, He told Jacob to "be fruitful and multiply; A nation and a company of nations shall come from you, and kings shall come … Continue reading “Does God hand create each person or just allow for them to be born?”

The scriptures of the Holy Bible are directly referenced by our Lord in Luke 24:44  “And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in … Continue reading “What is the first version of the Holy Bible?”

(Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version Bible.) We read in the Psalms that "righteousness and justice" are the foundation of God's throne (Psalms 89:14 and 97:2).  We know God speaks truth; He is completely impartial; and He does not go back on His word.  This is our basis for trusting Him. Not only … Continue reading “Can mercy overrule judgment?”