Sermons and Biblical Studies

A querist writes and asks, “In Micah 5:5, the prophet refers to ‘this One shall be peace….’ I know from my marginal references, that this individual must refer to Christ (Psalm 72:7; Isaiah 9:6). My question is, Who are the ‘seven shepherds, and eight principal men’ that the prophet is referring to in the latter … Continue reading “Who Are The “Seven Shepherds And Eight Principal Men” In Micah 5:5? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In Psalms 2:9; Revelation 2:27; Revelation 12:5 and Revelation 19:15, what does the phrase “rod of iron” refer to or denote?” Physically speaking, iron is a hard metal which gives us the idea of something that is unbendable or obstinate (Job 40:18; Isaiah 48:4; cf. Exodus 32:9; Deuteronomy 31:27). Spiritually speaking, the … Continue reading “The “Rod Of Iron” – What Is It? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “Does Numbers 14:10-12 teach that children of God can be disinherited contrary to the Calvinist teaching of “once saved always saved?” Yes, it certainly does, but let us expand on this answer. In looking at the subject of inheritance, we first need to understand what constituted “the inheritance” in the Old Testament. … Continue reading “Can The Children Of God Be Disinherited? – Bible study”

The first seven chapters of the book of 1st Samuel record the end of the period of the judges. Samuel was the last judge of Israel. In 1 Samuel 8:1-22, we read that the people demanded a king. As the book of 1st Samuel begins, we are introduced to Samuel’s mother and father (1 Samuel … Continue reading “Hannah — An Unselfish Woman Of Godly Character – Bible study”

A querist asks, Who are “the wayfaring men” in Isaiah 35:8 KJV? Isaiah 35:9 KJV will answer your question: “No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon; it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:“ Thus the wayfaring men are the “redeemed.” In expanding on this … Continue reading “Who Are “The Wayfaring Men” In Isaiah 35:8? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “Some religious people claim that Jesus is really the Archangel Michael. What and how is the best way to refute such claims?” The following Bible link and subsequent Bible cross references will give you the answer to your question: Revelation 22:8-9 – ESV Additionally, Brother Wayne Jackson has written an article on … Continue reading “Was Christ An Angel? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “I have an atheist friend and I was trying to show him that the Bible was God’s Word. I told him because it is free of errors and written by so many different people over a thousand years it HAS to be from God. He asked me who tempted David to take … Continue reading “The Numbering Of Israel — By God Or By Satan? – Bible study”

Brother Kevin Cauley, preacher for the Berryville, Arkansas congregation of the Lord’s people, has recently submitted an excellent commentary on Daniel 9:24-27. I would encourage all students of the Bible to prayerfully study the Scripture references submitted by Brother Cauley in his commentary on this marvelous and compelling section of Scripture (Acts 17:11; cf. Psalm … Continue reading “Gabriel's Prophecy Of 70 Weeks — A Commentary – Bible study”

A querist asks, Does the phrase, “only in the Lord” in 1 Corinthians 7:39 mean that a widow can only marry another Christian? Brother Kevin Cauley, preacher for the Berryville, Arkansas congregation provides a Bible answer to this often asked question in his article entitled: Must A Christian Widow Marry A Christian? Additionally, Brother Brent … Continue reading ““Only In The Lord” – Bible study”

A querist asks, “If a man has been married to one woman his whole life, yet committed adultery 15 years prior, is he then disqualified from being an elder or deacon?” He is not disqualified from being an elder or deacon if: 1) He biblically repented of his adultery (Psalm 32:5; 1 John 1:9; cf. … Continue reading “An Elder — Deacon Question – Bible study”