While it is not stated in the Scriptural account that the Lord did not wish the Israelites to be numbered, yet we are convinced from the reading of these chapters, particularly verses one and eight of `1st Chronicles`, 21st chapter, that such was the case and that He had given instructions to that effect. In … Continue reading “Why was it a sin for David to number the people (`2 Sam. 24` and `1 Chron. 21`)?”
Who was the serpent? What was its form? In what way did he induce our first parents to disobey the Lord?
The `Genesis` account of the seduction of our first parents by Satan is very brief. There is just a sufficient amount of detail given to show how sin entered into the world and death by sin. The Bible is the only book in all the world that goes back to the beginning and logically and … Continue reading “Who was the serpent? What was its form? In what way did he induce our first parents to disobey the Lord?”
If a person has led a sinful life and has been instrumental in causing others to sin, would it be possible for such a one to be fully forgiven and all their past sins cancelled if they should repent and ask the Lord to forgive them?
There should be no question in the mind of any one on this point. The Scriptures abound with expressions in which the Divine love and compassion of God, the Heavenly Father, are set forth. The great Creator of the Universe sacrificed His well-beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to redeem the world and to reconcile … Continue reading “If a person has led a sinful life and has been instrumental in causing others to sin, would it be possible for such a one to be fully forgiven and all their past sins cancelled if they should repent and ask the Lord to forgive them?”
To my mind, the following text of Scripture is one of the most puzzling to be found in the Bible–“Some sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.”–`1 Tim. 5:24`.
The Scriptures point out two spiritual classes among the Lord's people, one class of which will be kings and priests unto God, and will be seated upon the throne of Divine authority and power. This is a comparatively small class, and is called the "Little Flock," the "very elect," "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood," … Continue reading “To my mind, the following text of Scripture is one of the most puzzling to be found in the Bible–“Some sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.”–`1 Tim. 5:24`.”
Can the soul die?
We read in the Bible such expressions as these, "The soul that sinneth, it shall die" (`Eze. 18:4`), "Every soul that will not hear the voice of that Prophet shall be DESTROYED from amongst the people (`Acts 3:23`), etc., yet on every hand the doctrine of "The Immortality of the soul" is being taught and … Continue reading “Can the soul die?”
Does the soul of man sleep when the body is dead?
Various have been the theories as to the condition of the soul after death. The Bible teaching regarding this much discussed question is very clear and simple, and there need be no confusion of mind at all if we are willing to accept what the Scriptures teach. In the case of the first man who … Continue reading “Does the soul of man sleep when the body is dead?”
Has woman a soul? We read that man “became a living soul,” but nothing is said about the woman having a soul! Hence my question.
As the Scriptures are silent on this subject, and as much as the gentler and fairer sex is to be admired, to be in harmony with the Bible, and to answer the question therefrom (however painful it may be to state the fact) it is necessary to set forth the awful truth that women do … Continue reading “Has woman a soul? We read that man “became a living soul,” but nothing is said about the woman having a soul! Hence my question.”
In `Gen.2:7`, we read that “man became a living soul”; and in `Job 14:22`, we read “his soul within him.” Is the soul a part of man, or is the whole of man a living soul?
For Ages, one of the most momentous questions, and one most frequently propounded has been "What is the soul?" The Bible answers the question so directly and simply that students of the Scriptures are now marvelling that this question should ever have perplexed any in the past. The life-giving quality, the energizing principle, in union … Continue reading “In `Gen.2:7`, we read that “man became a living soul”; and in `Job 14:22`, we read “his soul within him.” Is the soul a part of man, or is the whole of man a living soul?”
Will you please tell me what is the soul?
The Bible gives the correct definition to your question. We read, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living soul." (`Gen.2:7`.) God did not give a soul to man, but He created man a soul or … Continue reading “Will you please tell me what is the soul?”
What becomes of the soul at death? Is it put into the grave with the body, or does it fly away in a disembodied state, and go soaring around through space, waiting and longing for the time to come when it can get back into its body (put on its clothes again, so to speak) at the resurrection?
There is much confusion of thought regarding this matter. Many are disposed to express the matter wrongly by saying that they have a soul in place of saying that they are a soul. There is considerable difference in having a cow and being a cow! All living beings are souls from the Scriptural standpoint. (`Gen.1:20-30`. … Continue reading “What becomes of the soul at death? Is it put into the grave with the body, or does it fly away in a disembodied state, and go soaring around through space, waiting and longing for the time to come when it can get back into its body (put on its clothes again, so to speak) at the resurrection?”