Did Adam and Eve have children before the Fall?
Thanks for your question. I'll offer several reasons why I believe Adam and Eve didn’t have any pre-Fall children. First, the Bible teaches that Adam and Eve were the very first humans God made. All…
What is the significance of Hosea's children?
In the providence of the Lord, Hosea was called upon to minister to the northern kingdom of Israel. God commissioned Hosea to assist in calling Israel to repentance and restoration by laying bare…
What is the Correct Number of Years in 1 Samuel 13:1?
1 Samuel 13:1 (NIV) Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty- two years. 1 Samuel 13:1 (NKJV) Saul reigned one year; and when he had reigned two years over…
Was David a Homosexual? - 1 Samuel 18:1-4
1 Samuel 18:1-4 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to…
KJV-Only, Error of Errors: The 1611 KJV Preface Disagrees with KJO
I appreciate your concern. I grew up with the KJV Bible, and in numerous ways I still enjoy the way it reads, especially its poetic style. I memorized it when I was first saved and I still quote it…
Which Version of King Saul's Death is Correct?
Every person looking at the Scripture has a presupposition. It is impossible to look at the Scripture with a tabula rasa (clean slate) approach. One thing to keep in check is that a Christian should…
How Judas Died Matthew 27:5 and Acts 1:18
Matthew 27:5 So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. Acts 1:18 With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell…
Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday?
The argument for Sunday observance of the Sabbath which I find most compelling is as follows: We begin with the premise that the Bible doesn't actually teach that we are to meet on the seventh day of…
Lessons on Repentance - Psalm 51
People often ask, "How Do I Repent My Sins Before God?" God's answer is found in Psalm 51. David wrote this Psalm. It is one of the seven penitential Psalms (Psa. 6, 32, 40, 102, 130, 143). It is a…
Fearful to fall into the hands of the living God? - 2 Samuel 24:14
2 Samuel 24:14 David said to Gad, "I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men." Hebrews 10:31 It is a dreadful…
What is the Covenant of Grace?
The Covenant of Grace is that arrangement whereby God planned to save elect man from the just consequences of his sin; namely, immorality, misery, death, and damnation. While that is a very concise…
The Word of Faith Movement and Romans 4:17?
Thanks for your question. It's good to be cautious. Some Word of Faith (WoF) groups misuse Romans 4:17 to teach what is called "the name it - claim it - frame it" doctrine. In other words, a person…
What is the sin that leads to death?
We receive a lot of questions regarding the sin that leads to death and blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Individuals are concerned and are wondering if they have committed such a sin. Actually, no…
Introduction to the Prophetic Books
Introduction to the Prophetic Books Arrangement of Books The books of Isaiah through Malachi (with the exceptions of Lamentations and Daniel) correspond to the section of the Hebrew canon known as…
Colossians 2:11-12 and Baptism
Colossians 2:11-12 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in…
Murderers in Heaven
Actually, the Bible doesn't teach that murderers can't be saved in the normal way. Rather, it assures us that even they can receive salvation in Christ if only they repent of their sins and turn to…
The Queen James Bible?
The QJV Bible was published in 2012 (it is not the first attempt of LGBT to rewrite Scripture, i.e. Study New Testament For Lesbians, Gays, Bi, And Transgender: With Extensive Notes On Greek Word…
Is Murder ever Justified?
Thanks for your question. Murder is never Justified: The sixth commandment states, "You shall not murder" (Exod 20:13; Deut 5:17). What is murder? As a former homicide detective, I'm aware that…
Does God Change His Mind?
When we speak of God not changing we are speaking of his nature. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Heb. 13:8). Theologically, this is called God's immutability (Num. 23:19; 1…
Who is the destroying angel?
I'm going to assume you are referencing the angel(s) in Scripture and not the ones called the Danites by Brigham Young. For that I would refer you to Brigham's Destroying Angel , by Bill Hickman and…
Is Purgatory Biblical?
Is Purgatory Biblical? Definition: The Doctrine of Purgatory is part and parcel of works righteousness system of justification. It is false; a mere superstition. What is Purgatory? Purgatory (Latin…
Does God use broken people?
Just by asking this question, God has used you. The Great Physician and Master Mender uses broken, repentant people. Vance Havner, a Baptist pastor, (1901-1986) once said: God uses broken things. It…
Why Choose Me?
You have raised two questions that theologians have wrestled with for ages: assurance of salvation, and the nature of God's prerogative in election. Election The traditional answer to the question…
A Solid Dome above the Earth? Job 37:18
Job 37:18 can you join him in spreading out the skies, hard as a mirror of cast bronze? Just as Genesis does, the book of Job is speaking metaphorically, for example, windows in the heavens (Gen.…