What is Chrislam?
Syncretism is the fusion or blending of differing systems of belief. "Chrislam" is an attempt to syncretize Christianity with Islam, therefore the name "Chris" for Christ and "lam" for Islam . Its…
Wasn't hell made for the Devil and his angels and not real people?
Matthew 25:41: Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. Absolutely not. Hell was made for the unrepentant and…
What are the 613 commandments in the Law?
Thanks for your question. As to the number of the commandments, though other counts vary as to the exact number, 613 is the generally accepted and cited sum. The negative commandments are 365 in…
When was Hell created?
The Bible does not tell us when Hell was created. While the Bible states that Hell was made for the Devil and his angels (Greek, aggelos , meaning, "sent ones") it does not specify a particular time…
An Eternal Hell is for Real - The Heresy of Annihilationism?
Thanks for your question. This is a humbling issue. The Doctrine of an Eternal Hell is very clearly taught in such historic documents as the The Westminster Confession of Faith (33 - Of the Last…
Homosexuality or Inhospitality? - Genesis 19:5
Genesis 19:5 (KJV) And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them. Genesis 19:8 (NIV) Look, I have two…
Can you explain Romans 11?
An answer to this question is quite involved, so it will be rather long and covered in four sections. Romans 11:1-10 I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an…
Homosexuality and the Centurion's Servant?
Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10, and John 4:43-54 (see below) are interesting passages. Each contains a story concerning a Centurion (meaning "captain of 100"). Though closely related the different…
What is the meaning of Day in Genesis 1?
I previously wrote that the Hebrew word yom in Genesis 1, literally means a 24-hour Day, as supported by: (1) Yom's Sabbath Day usage in Exodus 20:9-11 (cf. Gen. 1:1-2:3). (2) Yom's appearance with…
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…
Noah, Baptism, and Hell - 1 Peter 3:18-22
Thanks for your questions? (1) Baptism does save, not by literally washing one's sins away, but as Peter says, through "a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ" which is a gift of…
What does where their worm does not die mean in Mark 9:48?
Mark 9:48: … where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched (cf. Job 25:6; Isa. 66:24; Acts 12:23). At this point in Scripture, Jesus is focusing upon the eternal body and soul of the…
Can you explain the Aaronic Blessing?
The Aaronic Blessing is in Numbers 6:24-26: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you…
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…
What is the antediluvian period?
Antediluvian means “before the flood.” It refers to the entire period before the flood recorded in Genesis 6-8. The saints who lived before Noah’s time are called antediluvian patriarchs. These are…
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…
Losing Your Salvation
Eternal Security There are two different doctrines that teach that you cannot lose your salvation. The first is generally knows as "eternal security." It states that you cannot lose your salvation no…
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…
Jesus and Michael
No, Michael and Jesus are not one and the same. The suggestion that they are one in the same is based on a poor understanding of Hebrew as well as on some very incorrect interpretations of particular…
Does God love Satan?
You are correct in that God is perfect (Deut. 32:4; Psa. 18:30; 145:13, etc.) and he is also love (1 John 4:8; 4:7, 16). However, it does not necessarily follow that God also loves Satan. We must…
Baptism in 1 Corinthians 10:1-2?
Thanks for your question. Many years ago, as an ordained Baptist minister studying the Doctrine of Baptism, I Corinthians 10:1-2 opened my eyes to many truths. I'll share a few of them in hopes they…
Smoking
Smoking is one of those things that the Bible doesn't address directly, so we have to figure out what God would have us do based on principles we draw from other teachings. In my opinion, the…
Is it Possible Not to Sin?
1 John 3:6-9 (KJV) Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous…