Were Ruth and Naomi Lesbians?
Thanks for your question. Lesbianism is condemned in Scripture (Rom 1:26-27; cf. Lev 18:3 - the Sifra [an early rabbinic commentary on the book of Leviticus] interprets this passage to include that…
Annihilationism Error: Hebrew Word Definition Charts
Some "teachers" are twisting, turning, and torturing many words in the Hebrew and Greek language and stating that they mean "total annihilation or nothingness" - "ceasing to even exist," as they…
Christ in the Old Testament
This is a work in progress (no section is complete) The possibility of one man fulfilling only 8 OT prophecies is one in 10^17. That is a 10 with 17 zeroes after it! Imagine the state of Texas…
Overview of the Book of Ruth
Overview of the Book of Ruth Author: The author is unknown, though Rabbinic tradition states the the prophet Samuel did. Purpose: To demonstrate the legitimacy of David's kingship despite his Moabite…
Could Deborah be an elder in the church?
Women have some extraordinary gifts both inside and outside the church for the glory of God alone. Deborah was a judge, a position similar to a ruler, such as a queen or president. To judge meant to…
What is God the Father's gender?
Thanks for your question. God the Father is a spiritual Being (John 4:24; cf. Luke 24:39), not a sexual one. God the Father does not have a physical body and He has absolutely no physical male or…
The Mystery of Christ - Ephesians 3:5
Ephesians 3:1-6 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles - assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, how the…
Redemption
1) To be "redeemed" basically means to be "rescued" or "bought back." The idea comes largely from two different practices in the Old Testament. On the one hand, every first offspring belonged to the…
Intermarriage or Idolatry?
Intermarriage does not appear to have been forbidden in and of itself, but rather because it was a means to idolatry (e.g. Deut. 7:3ff.; Ezra 9:1-2). That is, the problem being addressed was…
Can a husband ask his wife for wisdom on certain issues?
A husband can most definitely do this. And on more than just certain issues! A woman is a husband's helpmate (Gen. 2:18), and a godly one is a crown (Prov. 12:4). "Her children rise up and call her…