Word Studies

Original Sin: Nature vs. Guilt

When Adam sinned, the entire created order fell under the curse of sin. Romans 5:12 says, “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned.” The passage is clear—sin entered...

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Nimrod: The Mighty One Before the Lord

The first mention of Nimrod is found in Genesis 10:8-9, in the genealogy of Noah’s descendants after the Flood. The Scripture says, "Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; therefore it is said, ‘Like...

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The Bride of Christ

Throughout Scripture, God reveals His relationship to His people using the imagery of marriage. In the New Testament, the specific title "Bride of Christ" is given to the Church — the called-out body of born-again believers from Pentecost until the Rapture. Paul...

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The Hypostatic Union of Christ

The great mystery of the Incarnation begins with the miracle of the virgin birth. Jesus Christ was not conceived by man, but by the Holy Spirit. As it was prophesied, "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel" (Isaiah...

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Head Coverings: A Symbol, Not a Command

When we talk about head coverings in the Bible, the very first picture we get is not of cloth or veils, but of something far more significant: glory and authority. From the beginning, clothing in general carries meaning—after the fall, “the LORD God made tunics of...

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Cheribum: An Overview of Their Nature and Purpose

Cherubim are not chubby baby angels as popular art suggests. In Scripture, they are mighty, fearsome, and holy creatures that dwell in the presence of God and serve Him with awe and power. They are among the highest-ranking beings in the heavenly order, and their...

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Translated and Taken: Divine Transport in Scripture

The first man we encounter with a divine relocation is Enoch. Genesis 5:24 tells us, “And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” Hebrews 11:5 clarifies, “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, ‘and was not found, because God...

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John 6:44: At The Last Day

"No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.” (John 6:44). This verse has long been misused by proponents of deterministic theology to argue for a selective salvation—yet when we follow proper...

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What is Marriage?

Marriage began in the garden. It was not man’s idea—it was God's. In Genesis 2:18, the LORD said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” The word “helper” here in Hebrew is “ezer”, meaning one who supports, assists,...

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