War and Fighting: A Biblical Examination
How should a Christian think about war without making violence either unthinkable or easy? Scripture commands us to love enemies and refuse personal vengeance.…
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Dumb Dogs That Don’t Bark: What Isaiah Means
Isaiah calls Israel's guardians "dumb dogs" because they cannot give the warning a watchdog is supposed to give. His rebuke is severe, but I…
Eternal Conscious Torment: What Does the Bible Really Teach?
I believe the final fate of an unbeliever is the second death, the irreversible destruction of body and soul after resurrection and judgment. That…
Nadab and Abihu’s Strange Fire: Why Were They Judged?
Why did two of Aaron's sons die while bringing an offering before God? Nadab and Abihu were priests, men appointed to serve at Israel's…
David and the Showbread: What Really Happened?
Why did David eat bread God had reserved for the priests? And why did Jesus bring up that troubling event when the Pharisees accused…
Nephilim, Anakim, and Rephaim: What the Bible Actually Says
When Moses, Israel's leader, sent men to examine the land God had promised the nation, they returned with news of fortified cities and people…
Tubal-Cain in the Bible: A Gift That Could Be Misused
Tubal-Cain is named in one verse of Genesis as a man associated with work in bronze and iron. His craft shows the abilities early…
Passover in the Bible: How It Points to Jesus Christ
The first Passover meal was eaten by people who were still slaves in Egypt. God had warned that He would strike Egypt's firstborn, and…
What Is the Word of the LORD in the Old Testament?
When Samuel heard his name called during the night, he went to Eli because he thought the priest wanted him. But Eli had not…
Who Was Lamech in Cain’s Line? A Warning From Genesis 4
After Cain killed his brother Abel, God warned that anyone who killed Cain would face His vengeance. Several generations later, Cain's descendant Lamech called…
The Sons of Kohath: Why Their Work Was So Serious
The sons of Kohath carried the most holy furnishings of Israel's tabernacle, but they were not allowed to uncover or touch them. Aaron and…
The God of Israel: The One True God
The Bible often calls the LORD the God of Israel. Does that mean He belongs to one nation, or does the title tell us…