Zechariah: “Was It For Me That You Fasted?”
If they were burdening themselves with something which God had actually not required of them, were they doing so for God…or for themselves?… Read More Zechariah: “Was It For Me That You Fasted?”
The Problem With Calvinism’s Doctrine of Unconditional Election
Any serious student of the Bible is familiar with the numerous warnings found within its pages. We are warned about Satan and his deceptions (1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 4:27; 6:11; James 4:7). We are warned to avoid sin in order to avoid eternal punishment in hell (Matt. 5:22, 29-30). Christians are warned about the possibility of losing their salvation through unrepentant sin (Heb. 10:26-31). However, if Calvin is correct and God unconditionally elects some of mankind to be saved, then why would any of these warnings be in the Bible? Why would God tell those whom he has already chosen to be unconditionally saved to be on the alert for Satan?… Read More The Problem With Calvinism’s Doctrine of Unconditional Election
Zechariah: Joshua’s Crown and the Messiah
This crown, made of silver and gold molded together by the prophet, might have been double-tiered. According to commentator Homer Hailey, this would signify that the one wearing the crown held two offices, that of high priest AND king. No high priest had been king before in Israel. Zechariah’s crowning of the high priest Joshua was thus a symbolic prophecy. This is made even clearer by what the Lord directed Zechariah to say to Joshua (whose name in Hebrew – yhosua – means “Jehovah saves” and is transliterated in Greek to iesous…Jesus).… Read More Zechariah: Joshua’s Crown and the Messiah
Bible Q&A: What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
Since June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, I have a question about homosexuality and the Bible. What does the Bible actually teach about it? This is a very relevant question, and I’m glad you asked it. What first comes to mind are two passages written by Solomon: Ecclesiastes 1:9 (ESV) 9 What has been is what… Read More Bible Q&A: What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?
The Goal Behind All Those Commandments
The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (1 Timothy 1:5) If there’s anything a lot have against the concept of Christianity, it’s all those commandments. All those rules. The numerous “Thou shalts” and “Thou shalt nots.” Some look at them and… Read More The Goal Behind All Those Commandments
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