I read your answer to the question about the difference between the “the church of Christ” and “the church of God.” I have a question related to that. Should we stop giving the Lord’s church any sort of title at all, such as “Church of Christ”? I ask because the names given to the church… Read More Bible Q&A: The Proper Way to Refer to the Lord’s Church

Why does Paul address the church as “the church of God” rather than “the church of Christ”?  (1 Cor. 1:2; 2 Cor. 1:1)  In these passages he is speaking to all the saints.  Aren’t the saints the church of Christ? Christ IS God (John 1:1, 14).  Therefore, the terms “church of Christ” and “church of… Read More Bible Q&A: What’s the Difference Between Paul’s Usage of “Church of Christ” and “Church of God”?

The Bible records many examples of supernatural occurrences done by angels, such as angels being at Jesus’ tomb at his resurrection or striking people blind at Sodom.  Were there supernatural events involving demons? The terms “demon” and “spirit” are used interchangeably (Matt. 8:16; Luke 8:2), proving that demons are spirits, particularly evil spirits.  In fact, the term “demon” itself comes a… Read More Bible Q&A: Were There Supernatural Events Involving Demons?

What is the curse of Ham in Genesis 9? The curse is actually upon Ham’s youngest son, Canaan.  After the flood, Noah became a farmer and planted a vineyard, harvested the grapes, made wine, and got drunk from it to the point where he took off his clothes (Gen. 9:20-21).  Ham found Noah in his… Read More Bible Q&A: What is the Curse of Ham in Genesis 9?

Who are the Nephilim and do they still exist?  Could they have been angelic beings, descendants of fallen angels? “Nephilim” is the transliteration of a Hebrew word which is defined in several ways.  It’s translated as “giants” (Gen. 6:4; Num. 13:33), but several lexicons also list “fallen ones” (i.e., rebels, apostates), bullies or tyrants, or even constellations in… Read More Bible Q&A: Who Are The Nephilim?