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General Epistles and Revelation
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The Genre of Hebrews
The epistle to the Hebrews is interesting. We're not sure who wrote it, we're not sure who the Hebrews are, and we're not even sure if it's an epistle. The question of its relationship to the…
Make Your Calling and Election Sure - 2 Peter 1:10
Romans 8:29-30 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined, he also called…
Moses - a Type of Christ?
A. W. Pink in his book, Gleanings in Genesis lists some similarities between Moses and Christ. He says: 1. His nationality. Moses was an Israelite (Ex. 2:1, 2). So, according to the flesh, was…
Calvinism and 1 John 2:2?
Thanks for our question. Since, I briefly discuss the definition of the biblical doctrine of limited atonement under "Calvinism and 1 Timothy 2:4, 6?" and "Calvinism and Titus 2:11?" (see below), I'm…
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…
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…
Will God Destroy the World?
Genesis 8:21 The LORD smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: "Never again will I curse the ground because of humans, even though every inclination of the human heart is evil from…
What About Hebrews 11:3?
Let me begin by saying that your question has been pondered by many a Bible scholar, theologian, and scientist too. While some may disagree, here are some of my personal thoughts and those of a few…
Calvinism and 2 Peter 3:9?
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. First, who is…
Did God Deceive Jeremiah?
Jeremiah 20:7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. Hebrews 6:18 God did this so that, by two unchangeable…
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…
Jews and The Revelation of John
First, please let me affirm for you that Jesus' Jewishness was very important to him and to his ministry. As you note in Romans 11, being Jewish is even important for Gentile Christians. In the Old…
Overview of the Book of James
Overview of the Book of James Author: The author is James, the brother of Jesus. Purpose: To teach wisdom from God for persevering through difficulties until the return of Christ. Date: A.D. 44-62…
RFID Chips and the Mark of the Beast?
There have been some amazing breakthroughs in RFID technologies, medical implant chips, and fingerprint technology in mobile phones (such as paying for items with your iPhone, Apple Watch, et. al.).…
Overview of the Book of 1 John
Overview of the Book of 1 John Author: The author is the Apostle John. Purpose: To warn against the false teaching that Christ had not actually come in the flesh and to encourage a lifestyle…
Demons Believe in God
James 2:19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that - and shudder. Scripture states: "Believe in the Lord Jesus" (Acts 16:31); "Whoever believes in him shall not perish…
What does Father of lights mean?
James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. The phrase, "Father of lights" may…
The Three Genres of Revelation
Revelation employs at least three genres. The very first word of the book, in Greek, is apocalypse or " apokalupsis, " so, this book, John is identifying it as a "revelation" or perhaps an…
Overview of the Book of 1 Peter
Overview of the Book of 1 Peter Author: The author is the Apostle Peter. Purpose: To encourage persecuted and bewildered Christians to stand fast together in their faith. Date: A.D. 60-68 Key Truths…
Revelation 20 - Literal or Symbolic - Interpretation?
There are many views of the millennium, or thousand-year period (Rev. 20:1-6). The three most prominent are Pre-Millennialism (Pre-Mill); Post-Millennialism (Post-Mill); and Amillennialism (A-Mill).…
Anti-Christ a Human?
Only John mentions the idea of antichrist (1 John 2:18; 2:22; 4:3; 2 John 7), and his letters antichrist does not seem to be any particular individual. There are also some textual variants that…
Calvinism and 2 Peter 2:1?
A more accurate translation: But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the…
Calvinism and Revelation 3:5?
Revelation 3:5 The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.…
The Persecutions Facing the Audience of Hebrews
The original audience of Hebrews were Christians who had in the past been persecuted, though not to the point of suffering martyrdom according to Hebrews 10, but more recently the pressure had come…