Sermons and Biblical Studies

I heard a TV minister say that if you could not learn to love your spouse then you could not learn to love Jesus. Is this true? This is absolutely true 100%. Notice what John says in 1 John 4:21, “If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: … Continue reading “Can you love Jesus without loving your spouse? – Bible Questions”

In the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Abraham and Lazarus could see across the gulf into Hades. Is that how its going to be when we get to heaven? Are we going to be able to see the pain those in Hell are going through or was this just part of the parable … Continue reading “Will we see the lost from heaven? – Bible Questions”

Where did Jesus’ soul go while he was in the tomb? Where does the soul and spirit go after death? According to Jesus words to the thief on the cross, Jesus said that he would be with Him in “paradise” (Luke 23:43). So this is where Jesus’ soul went after His death. Jesus described this … Continue reading “Where does the Soul and Spirit Go after Death? – Bible Questions”

Sermon on Repentance How to Repent of your sins. Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins giving instruction on what it takes to repent of your sins. By G. E. Watkins. From Luke 13:1-5. Introduction: Luke 13:1-5 [ Beginning of this sermon on repentance ] 1. The prevailing belief among Jesus’ audience was that calamity was … Continue reading “Sermon on Repentance | How To Repent of Your Sins – Bible Questions”

What does Revelation 20:4, 6 mean? These verses indicate the relationship of salvation that these faithful had with Christ. Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords (1 Timothy 6:15). Jesus reigns upon his throne today (Acts 2:30, 31)! Christians are in his kingdom today (Col. 1:13). Spiritually, Christians reign with Christ today (Revelation … Continue reading “What does Revelation 20:4, 6 mean? – Bible Questions”

Who and what is a high priest? The Bible speaks of many different kinds of priests. In Genesis 14:18 we read of the first high priest that the Bible introduces to us. “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.” In the context … Continue reading “Who and what is a high priest? – Bible Questions”

What is the sin of usury? Please discuss this. Several weeks ago in our Wednesday evening Bible class, the subject of the sin of usury came up. I have to confess that I was not adequately prepared to discuss the subject in detail that evening and as a result could not answer everyone’s question on … Continue reading “What is the sin of usury? – Bible Questions”

According to some of our religious friends, the text in Ephesians 2:3 is supposed to teach that babies are born with a “sinful nature” and that they are under the wrath of God because of that nature. But isn’t it a monstrous and a blasphemous dogma to say that God is angry with any of … Continue reading “Are We Born With A Sinful Nature? – Bible Questions”

How old must a child be before he becomes responsible for his own sin? Isaiah 7:15, 16 suggest that it is the age at which a child knows the difference between good and evil. The age may differ from child to child depending upon the quality of education that the child receives and the amount … Continue reading “What is the age of accountability? – Bible Questions”

What does the Bible say about dancing? Is dancing a sin? Is it a sin to go to the prom? Is it a sin to participate in ballet? What does the Bible say about dancing? This is a question, like so many decisions that we have to make in our personal life, which is not … Continue reading “Is Dancing a Sin? What Does The Bible Say About Dancing? – Bible Questions”