What was Paul talking about in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2 when he talked about not being deceived and the coming of the Lord not occurring until certain things had taken place, including the “man of sin” placing himself in the “temple of God”? In Paul’s first letter to Thessalonica, he talked about Christ’s return (1… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Explain “the Man of Sin.”

If most people don’t believe in God, then why do they put “IN GOD WE TRUST” on money? A Gallup poll taken a few years ago shows that about 89% of Americans say they believe in God.  Gallup first asked Americans this question in 1944, when 96% responded that they believed in God. Twelve years… Read More Bible Q&A: If Most People Don’t Believe in God, Then Why Do They Put “IN GOD WE TRUST” on Money?

Melchizedek was king of Salem and a priest of the Most High God.  We are told that Jesus was from the order of Melchizedek (Heb. 7:17; Ps. 110:4).  Please explain. You can read about the Old Testament account of Melchizedek in Genesis 14:18-20. The purpose of the book of Hebrews was to persuade Jewish Christians… Read More Bible Q&A: What Does It Mean When the Bible Says That Jesus Was From the Order of Melchizedek?

Please explain James 5:15. In what way will the prayer of faith save the sick? How does this forgive him of other sins if they don’t ask for forgiveness and were baptized for the remission of sin? “Prayer” (James 5:15) comes from the Greek term euche, which means “vow,” not “prayer.”  Euche is found only… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Explain James 5:15.

Why does everyone imagine Satan as red, horned, and evil-looking? The Bible does not give Satan a set description.  He appeared in the form of a serpent to Adam and Eve (Gen. 3:1ff; Rev. 12:9; cf. 2 Cor. 11:3), and he is metaphorically described as an angel of light (2 Cor. 11:14).  Thus, the image… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About Satan’s Appearance