The mark of Cain is one of the most misunderstood concepts in all of Scripture. Over time, speculation has replaced careful reading. People have imagined physical deformities, visible scars, or even racial implications. None of those ideas come from the Bible....
Lot is one of the most tragic and sobering figures in Scripture. He is not presented as an overt rebel against God, nor is he portrayed as a man of deep spiritual strength. Instead, Lot’s life shows us what happens when a righteous man consistently makes choices...
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;...
Mary Magdalene is one of the most talked-about women in the New Testament, and one of the most misunderstood. If we only go by Scripture, her life and focus is clear and deeply Christ-centered. If we go by tradition and rumor, she becomes something the Bible never...
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...
Understanding PSA and Why It Must Be Tested Defining Penal Substitutionary Atonement Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) is the theological claim that Jesus Christ bore the wrath of God in our place, taking the exact punishment we deserve for sin. According to...
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...
