Bible Q&A: What About Demons and Demon Possession?

The Bible says that we may be entertaining angels unawares.  What about demons and demon possession? There are several differences between angelic interaction with man and demonic interaction with man.  Angels interacted with men in Old Testament times (cf. Gen. 18-19), but there is no record of demon possession in the Old Testament.  The New… Read More Bible Q&A: What About Demons and Demon Possession?

Bible Q&A: Is 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Applicable To Us Today?

Is 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 applicable to us today? Because the brethren in Judea were suffering from a worldwide famine, Paul went around the Roman empire collecting money from various churches to send them relief (Acts 11:27-30).  The 1 Corinthians 16 passage is one of several instances in which Paul wrote about that specific universal, brotherhood-wide… Read More Bible Q&A: Is 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Applicable To Us Today?

Bible Q&A: Who Died To Authorize The Old Testament?

If a testament only goes into effect after the death of the testator, then who died to authorize the effect of the Old Testament (Heb. 9:16-17)? Hebrews 9:16-17 was referenced in the question.  Let’s examine the verses which follow.  In them the writer of Hebrews shows that the first covenant – the Old Testament –… Read More Bible Q&A: Who Died To Authorize The Old Testament?

James: The Excoriating Condemnation of the Rich

It is not an inherent sin to be wealthy.  With that said, the Bible also teaches that it is difficult for the rich to find salvation (Matt. 19:16-26; cf. 13:22; 1 Cor. 1:26).  One reason for this is due to how easy it is for the rich to focus on their wealth instead of God and His will (Lk. 12:13-21; 1 Tim. 6:6-10, 17).  Another reason, closely related to this, is the fact that many wealthy people give in to the temptation to do sinful things to others in the name of obtaining more wealth.  Such was the case with the rich people to whom James was speaking in chapter 5. … Read More James: The Excoriating Condemnation of the Rich