Before examining Eternal Conscious Torment, we must establish clear boundaries. This study does not teach universalism. Scripture plainly affirms the final judgment, exclusion from life, and irreversible consequences for the wicked (Matthew 25:46; John 3:18;...
Mark 9 is not a speculative teaching on the metaphysics of the afterlife. It is a pastoral warning spoken by Jesus to His disciples about the seriousness of sin, stumbling blocks, and the cost of discipleship. The language is intentionally severe because the...
The Bible speaks plainly about the Nephilim, yet modern readers often hesitate to believe what the text actually says. From Genesis to the words of Jesus Christ, Scripture presents a world in which supernatural rebellion, corrupted flesh, and divine judgment are...
The mercy seat was the golden covering of the Ark of the Covenant, found in the Holy of Holies, which is the innermost sanctuary of the tabernacle. It was made of pure gold and flanked by two cherubim whose wings overshadowed it. This was not merely a decoration or...
The parable of the Good Samaritan begins with a lawyer testing Jesus. He asks Jesus: "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answers with a question: "What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?" The lawyer replies: "You shall love the...
Throughout Scripture, the phrase "the Last Day" appears as a prophetic marker for the culmination of this present age. It is not just a poetic image. It is a definitive moment in history, when the resurrection of the righteous takes place. This is not the end of...
Among the many titles of Jesus Christ, one is especially rich in prophetic meaning: "The Root of Jesse." This title appears both in Old and New Testament, connecting the ancient promise to David"s father Jesse with the eternal kingship of Jesus. But why is Christ...
All throughout Scripture, there is a repeated phrase that might seem strange at first. "A sweet aroma to the Lord." We read it again and again in the books of Moses, and then it appears again in the New Testament with deeper meaning. God, who is Spirit, speaks of...
To be called an ambassador is no small thing. It means representation, authority, and responsibility. When Paul wrote to the church at Corinth and said, “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20), he wasn’t using flowery...
The Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37 is one of the most powerful and prophetic visions in all of Scripture. It is a vivid portrayal of God’s power to bring life where there is only death, to restore what is hopeless, and to fulfill His covenant promises even...
