Sermons and Biblical Studies

A querist asks, “In 1 Thessalonians 4:4 – KJV, what is Paul referring to as the vessel in this passage – a wife or a body?” In the context, the word “vessel” in 1 Thessalonians 4:4 refers to the body of the individual. In fact, this term was a common Greek metaphor for “body” since … Continue reading “What Is The “Vessel” In 1 Thessalonians 4:4? – Bible Questions”

What is the difference between The Holy Ghost and The Holy Spirit? When does one receive the Holy Spirit? Are we given the gifts of the Holy Spirit in these days? Do miracles still continue? These are all very good questions. To answer your first question, there is no difference between the Holy Ghost and … Continue reading “Are we given the gifts of the Holy Spirit in these days? – Bible Questions”

Could Hebrews 1:14 be understood as God’s providential care for those who are in Christ? In Hebrews 1:14 we read, “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” The context of this remark is in reference to comparing Jesus with God’s angels. The authority of … Continue reading “Could Hebrews 1:14 be understood as God's providential care for those who are in Christ? – Bible Questions”

Many in the religious world today claim for themselves additional infallible sources of information other than what is found in the Bible. Some of these religious groups claim that these additional sources are necessary because the Bible isn’t a sufficient source of information for man’s salvation. However, if it can be shown that inspired writers … Continue reading “Is Scripture Alone Sufficient For Salvation? – Bible Questions”

In 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Paul gives some ordinances, customs, or signs of authority to women concerning their hair. Would you please explain this passage? There is perhaps no more difficult passage within the New Testament as this one discussed. In large part this is a difficult passage because in order to understand it, one needs … Continue reading “Should women wear veils in worship? – Bible Questions”

What is righteous anger? This question I received through our website this past week so I know nothing of the question’s origins or the motivation behind the one asking. The scriptures, however, are sufficient to instruct us in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and searching through them we can discover the Lord’s teaching in answer to … Continue reading “What Is Righteous Anger? Our Lord’s Teaching. – Bible Questions”

What is the reward that is considered in 1 Corinthians 3:10-15? The reward of 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 are people who are eternally saved. The metaphor that Paul uses is the church as God’s building (vs. 9). The church is made up of people. It is the people who are the building materials (Compare 1 Peter … Continue reading “What is the reward of 1 Cor. 3:10-15? – Bible Questions”

Can I divorce my husband because he is not the leader financially, emotionally, or physically? For three years now I have been the head in my house. I feel as if I am the man and he is the woman. Prior to getting married I knew I should not have married him but thought it … Continue reading “Can I divorce my husband because he is not the leader financially, emotionally, or physically? – Bible Questions”

Who decides what day is the first day of the week? If the first day of the week somewhere else is not Sunday, what day do they worship upon? God has decided what the first day of the week is by deciding what the seventh day of the week is. That is, the first day … Continue reading “What day is the first day of the week? – Bible Questions”

We have no authentic portraits, images, or likenesses of Jesus that were done during his life and so we really have no understanding of Jesus true appearance. The portraits, images, and likenesses of Jesus that have been done through the years come merely from the artist’s imagination. I understand that in history the first depictions … Continue reading “Was there ever a portrait of Jesus found? If not, would it not be wrong for man to try to portray what Jesus looked like? – Bible Questions”