Sermons and Biblical Studies

162. What Is Meant by the "Beast and His Mark"? The Seer of Revelation appears to have had his visions in the form of a series of scenes, as in a panorama. Almost at the close (Rev_14:9) he saw the beast you refer to. It is evidently identical with the beast described by Daniel (Dan_7:7). … Continue reading “162 – What Is Meant by the "Beast and His Mark"?”

161. Have Automobiles and Airships Been the Subject of Biblical Prophecy? Nah_2:4 has been quoted as referring to automobiles, but this appears to strain the meaning of the passage, which was written as a direct prophecy of the destruction of Nineveh. The verse describes the mad rush of those in chariots to escape the enemy. … Continue reading “161 – Have Automobiles and Airships Been the Subject of Biblical Prophecy?”

160. What Is the Baptism of Fire? It has been variously interpreted to mean: (i) the baptism of the Holy Spirit, (2) the fires of purgatory, and (3) the everlasting fires of hell. Modern theologians take the view that the baptism of fire and that of the Holy Ghost are the same, and that it … Continue reading “160 – What Is the Baptism of Fire?”

159. What Is Meant by the "Prince of the Power of the Air"? It refers to Satan (Eph_2:2), the "prince of evil," who assails men on earth with trials and temptations. The word "power" is used here for the embodiment of that evil spirit which is the ruling principle of all unbelief, especially among the … Continue reading “159 – What Is Meant by the "Prince of the Power of the Air"?”

158. What Are We to Understand by the Battle of Armageddon, Referred to in Revelation? Armageddon is the name given to the last great battle to be fought in the world's history, in which the whole human race is arrayed on one side or the other. It is to be the final struggle of Antichrist. … Continue reading “158 – What Are We to Understand by the Battle of Armageddon, Referred to in Revelation?”

157. What Significance Has the Word "Abba," as When It Precedes the Word "Father" ? "Abba" is the Hebrew word for "father," in the emphatic or definite state, as "thy father." Its use in referring to God was common among the Jews; but in order that it might not seem too familiar or irreverent, the … Continue reading “157 – What Significance Has the Word "Abba," as When It Precedes the Word "Father" ?”

156. Who Were the Nicolaitanes? Though they are mentioned in Rev_2:15 it is not positively known, but from the context it would appear that they were people who abused Paul's doctrine of Christian liberty, which they turned into license. It is supposed that Jud_1:4 refers to them. They appear to have attended the heathen rites … Continue reading “156 – Who Were the Nicolaitanes?”

155. Who Are the Nestorians? They are the descendants of a sect of early Christians, named after Nestorius, a theologian of the fifth century A. D. They claim also to be descended from Abraham, and sometimes call themselves Chaldeans. They are probably the oldest of the Oriental churches. They are found in Persia, in India, … Continue reading “155 – Who Are the Nestorians?”

154. How Many Marys Are There in the Bible? The Marys spoken of in the New Testament are: Mary the mother of Christ, Mary Magdalene, Mary the sister of Lazarus, Mary the wife of Oeophas (Joh_19:25) and Mary the mother of John (Act_12:12). Source: 555 Difficult Bible Questions Answered

153. Who Were the Parents of Mary? Many scholars are of opinion that she was the daughter of the Heli mentioned in Luk_3:23. As the Jews reckoned their genealogy by the male side only, it was customary to set a man's son-in-law down as his son. This would account for Joseph being described by one … Continue reading “153 – Who Were the Parents of Mary?”