The Post-Tribulation Rapture: A Biblical Examination
Does the Bible place the gathering of the Church after the Tribulation, or before that seven-year hour of judgment begins? Christians who hold either…
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Killing and Murder: What Is the Biblical Difference?
The words “You shall not murder” seem simple, but does the command forbid every killing? Scripture treats an accident differently from defensive force, and…
Will the Holy Spirit Be Removed Before the Tribulation?
What do Christians mean when they say the Holy Spirit will be removed before the Tribulation? We need to answer carefully, because the Spirit…
The Hellenists in the New Testament: Who Were They?
Who were the Hellenists we meet in Acts, and why does Luke keep bringing them into the story? They were Jews who spoke Greek…
What Does It Mean That Jesus Emptied Himself?
Some translations of Philippians 2 say that Jesus “emptied Himself,” while the NKJV says He “made Himself of no reputation.” Does that mean the…
King Herod’s Wickedness: A King Who Feared Jesus
When I read Matthew 2, I’m struck by the contrast between Herod and Jesus. This is more than a dark episode in the Christmas…
What Does the Bible Say About Gambling?
Scripture never uses the modern word gambling, so we cannot settle the question by inventing a verse. I want to define what a wager…
Grief and Faith: What the Bible Says About Mourning
Grief can leave a Christian wondering whether honest sorrow means weak faith. I do not believe Scripture asks us to hide the pain or…
The Tribe of Judah: From a Flawed Son to the Lion of Judah
When I think about Judah, it is easy to jump straight to David and then to Jesus. But Scripture begins with a man whose…
Water in the Bible: Its Meaning, Symbolism, and Purpose
We use water every day, so it is easy to overlook how often Scripture uses it to expose the limits of human strength. A…
Circumcision in the Bible: Covenant, Salvation, and Christ
Why did God command circumcision, and why does the New Testament warn Gentiles not to seek it as a condition of salvation? The answer…
The Altar of Incense: What It Meant in the Tabernacle
The altar of incense stood in the Holy Place, just in front of the veil, and that location makes me want to slow down.…