This is one of the most frequently-asked questions that comes my way in ministry. It is generally asked because of something Jesus said in Mark 10:11, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.” That passage seems pretty straightforward. And, if we had no other passage dealing with the subject, then we […]
Bible Questions
Questions about the Bible, or ones that can be answered by the Bible
Challenging the Rainbow
It’s hard to keep my emotions in check as I type this blog. Generally speaking, I’m a laid-back kind of guy. I don’t easily give in to emotional outbursts. As a matter of fact, I pride myself on being extremely pragmatic, allowing my reasoning functions to reign over my emotions. This time it’s not so easy. […]
Why Don’t the Gospels Describe the Resurrection Scene?
The Resurrection. If Jesus dies but does not return from the dead, then he is either a liar or a hoax. However, if he rises from the dead as predicted, then He is exactly who He claimed to be, and is Lord over all. Everything hinges on it. Clearly, this is the biggest event in […]
How Can I Know the Will of God?
Anyone who is a follower of Jesus Christ will sooner or later ask this question. The desire of every Christian should be to please God. Knowing and responding to the will of God is an important matter to us. Therefore, we ask: How can I know the will of God? Let me first address something that I […]
What About the Lost Books of the Bible?
Ever since The Da Vinci Code became a best-seller, this question has been asked a lot. In Dan Brown’s popular book/movie it was suggested that early church leaders had concealed the truth about Jesus by covering up several ancient writings about Him. It was said that these other writings revealed a Jesus who was different than found […]
The Golden Chain of Redemption and Proginóskó
I was prompted to write this blog at the suggestion of a friend on Facebook. Let me begin, however, with a strong word of caution with which the reader should be aware. I have never studied Greek. I have never had an Introduction to Greek class. Actually, I’ve never been to seminary. Heck, I’ve never […]
Are Only Some Appointed to Eternal Life?
Acts 13:48 says, “… And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.” Does this mean that only some are appointed to eternal life while others are not? Let me begin with a background of the text. In Acts 13:42-51, Luke gives us the account of Paul and Barnabas in Antioch during their […]
The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart
While searching for fodder for new blog postings, a friend on Facebook, Bill, suggested this one. It’s a goodie. Exodus 10:20 says, “But the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not let the children of Israel go.” The question is so obvious that it hardly needs asked. However, let’s get it out there anyway. If God […]
Having An Evil Spirit
Occasionally I’ll hear a Christian remark that he or she is being harassed by some type of spirit. For example, they may say, “I sometimes get attacked by a spirit of doubt. ” Or, they might explain that another Christian has told them that they are being plagued by a particular spirit, of which they […]
The Christian Jihad
Few Arabic words are more well-known among Westerners than the word “jihad.” We hear it often and see its definition played out on the news. Literally, it means to “struggle.” However, it is most often used and understood in the context of “holy war” and is associated with the Islamic faith. Although not all Muslims agree […]