Being Taken or Translated in the Bible: What It Means
Does the Bible describe anything like teleportation? Philip's removal from the Ethiopian official and his appearance at Azotus may bring that word to mind,…
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Jehovah: What Does ‘I AM WHO I AM’ Mean?
When God told Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” He was sending a hesitant man back to Egypt to confront Pharaoh. I want to…
Elijah at Mount Carmel: Why God Answered With Fire
Elijah’s confrontation on Mount Carmel came after years without rain, when Israel had already suffered the consequences of following Baal. The people needed rain,…
Nadab and Abihu’s Strange Fire: Why Were They Judged?
Nadab and Abihu had seen God's glory, been consecrated as priests, and received careful instructions for their service. Yet they died when they brought…
The Number 3 in the Bible: Does It Have a Meaning?
Three appears in passages about God's nature, human testimony, repeated actions, and the resurrection of Jesus. Those uses deserve attention, but they do not…
King Cyrus: Why Did God Call Him His Anointed?
God called Cyrus His shepherd and His anointed while also saying that Cyrus did not know Him. This foreign king would overthrow Babylon and…
Hezekiah’s Sign: Why Did the Shadow Move Backward?
When God promised Hezekiah fifteen more years of life, He confirmed that promise by making a shadow move backward. I believe Scripture describes a…
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…
The New Covenant: Why God Promised Something New
Why did God promise a new covenant when the covenant at Sinai came from Him? His Law was good, but Israel broke it. The…
What Does the Bible Say About Men’s and Women’s Hair?
Hair may seem like a small subject until we come to 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 and see how seriously Paul treats it. What is he…
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.…
God Will Not Forsake You: What the Promise Means
God's promise not to forsake His people was given to people facing danger, loss, and responsibilities they could not carry by themselves. It did…