Sermons and Biblical Studies

552. Have Angels Wings? There is little positive Scriptural authority for the popular conception of the angelic form as endowed with wings. The "angels" of the Bible, who visited men, seem to have appeared in the human form, and were often accepted and entertained as men until, through the utterance of some remarkable prophecy or … Continue reading “552 – Have Angels Wings?”

551. Will There Be a Millennium and What Will It Be Like? There are some Christians who do not look for a personal reign of Christ on the earth. Those who do so, base their belief chiefly on such passages as Rev_20:4-6 : "They shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign … Continue reading “551 – Will There Be a Millennium and What Will It Be Like?”

550. Does the Soul Exist Apart from the Body after Death? Paul evidently looked forward to such a condition when he said that he was willing to be absent from the body and present with the Lord (2Co_5:8). He refers to the subject again in 1Th_4:14, when he speaks of Christ bringing with him before … Continue reading “550 – Does the Soul Exist Apart from the Body after Death?”

549. What Is the Paradise Which Jesus Promised the Repentant Thief? Jesus' answer to the appeal of the penitent thief on the cross "gave him what he needed most'97the assurance of rest and peace. The word 'paradise' meant to him repose and shelter, the greatest contrast possible to the thirst and agony and shame of … Continue reading “549 – What Is the Paradise Which Jesus Promised the Repentant Thief?”

548. Is There Any Bible Warrant for Believing in Repentance after Death? The well-known passage "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth and things under the earth" (Php_2:10), has been construed by some to imply that there may be repentance after death. It rather … Continue reading “548 – Is There Any Bible Warrant for Believing in Repentance after Death?”

547. Does Not the Revelation of God's Love Make the Doctrine of Hell Incredible? Not in all its aspects. God has not revealed definitely what kind of place the abode of the lost is, but merely that it is a place of weeping, gnashing of teeth and intense suffering, typified by burning. The idea is … Continue reading “547 – Does Not the Revelation of God's Love Make the Doctrine of Hell Incredible?”

546. Will the Heathen Be Lost? What does Scripture teach on the Subject? The greatest minds in religion and philosophy have discussed the fate of the un-evangelized heathen. Justin Martyr and Clement held that they were called justified and saved by their philosophy and their virtuous lives under natural law. Zwingle contended that the heathen … Continue reading “546 – Will the Heathen Be Lost? What does Scripture teach on the Subject?”

545. What Will Be the Status of Infants in Heaven? The only pertinent passage we recall is the incident of David and his infant child (2Sa_12:23), in which he expressed the belief that he would go to him. Evidently he expected joy in meeting the child and expected recognition. Christ made an enigmatical remark about … Continue reading “545 – What Will Be the Status of Infants in Heaven?”

544. Will Infants Be Saved? In the passage in Rom_5:18 the sin of Adam and the merits of Christ are pronounced as co-extensive; the words in both cases are practically identical: "Judgment came upon all men" and "the free gift came upon all men." If the whole human race be included in the condemnation for … Continue reading “544 – Will Infants Be Saved?”

543. Are There Degrees in Heaven? There are several passages that would seem to indicate the probability of degrees. Daniel's famous passage relative to the soul-winners who will "shine as the stars forever" is one; Paul implies a similar diversity when he speaks of one star differing from another in glory; so did Jesus in … Continue reading “543 – Are There Degrees in Heaven?”