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…
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…
Will Old Testament animal sacrifices be restored when Christ returns?
While there are different views concerning this, from what I consider the correct view of eschatology, which is amillennialism, I would say there absolutely will be no animal sacrifices. Let's divide…
Is Abortion Murder?
"Yes" abortion is murder. Abortion is not a reproductive right, as reproduction has already taken place. Therefore, abortion is murder. Abortion: A Brief Ancient History of a Despicable Crime…
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…
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…
What does dayspring mean in the KJV Bible?
The word "dayspring" is an archaic term meaning "dawn" or "morning." It is used in Job 38:12 and Luke 1:78 in the KJV. Job 38:12 (KJV) says, "Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and…
What is the purpose of the millennium?
At Third Millennium, we are amillennialists, believing that the "millennium" is simply a metaphoric representation of the time period between the first and second advents of Christ. As…
Overview of the Book of Lamentations
Overview of the Book of Lamentations Author: The author is unknown, but traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah. Purpose: To express and to guide others in expressing laments over the…
Overview of the Book of Amos
Overview of the Book of Amos Author: The prophet Amos. Purpose: To reveal the severity of divine judgment for covenant infidelity in Israel and Judah and to declare the hope of a great restoration…
Calvinism and Acts 7:51?
Acts 7:51 You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you. Reformed theology biblically teaches that people can and do…
Overview of the Book of Psalms
Overview of the Book of Psalms Author: Moses, David, Solomon, the sons of Korah, the sons of Asaph, Ethan the Ezrahite, and various unknown authors. Date: c. 1440-400 B.C. Purpose: To provide Israel…
Is there one God or many gods?
1 Corinthians 8:5-6: For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many "gods" and many "lords" — yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all…
Overview of the Book of Nahum
Overview of the Book of Nahum Author: The prophet Nahum. Purpose: To comfort Judah by announcing future judgments against Nineveh. Date: 663-612 B.C. Key Truths: God's glory in judgment is worthy of…
Overview of the Book of Joel
Overview of the Book of Joel Author: The prophet Joel. Purpose: To call God's people to repentance so they could escape judgment and enjoy blessings on the approaching day of the Lord. Date: Unknown…
Can you explain Matthew 26:39?
I think your treatment of Jesus' desire is too simplistic. Jesus was determined to submit entirely to the Father's will ("as you will"). His prayer may be interpreted from different perspectives…
Are there two different accounts of Creation?
Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Genesis 2:4-25 both refer to the same account of Creation. Genesis 1:1-2:3 is arranged chronologically and Genesis 2:4-25 is arranged topically. There are many reasons for this.…
Overview of the Book of Jonah
Overview of the Book of Jonah Author: The author is unknown. Purpose: To encourage the Israelites to embrace God's call to extend his mercy to the nations. Date: 750-613 B.C. Key Truths: God calls…
Overview of the Book of Malachi
Overview of the Book of Malachi Author: The prophet Malachi. Purpose: To call the discouraged community living in the Promised Land after the exile to renewed faith by announcing the coming judgment…
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…
What is the general theme of Amos?
Amos may have delivered the prophecies of this book at different places in the northern kingdom, such as Samaria and Bethel. It is certain only that he fulfilled some of his prophetic ministry at…
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…
What are the Attributes of God?
God reveals himself in many ways to his creation; through his Word, power, creation, history, his names, and attributes, or the perfections of his being, etc. When referring to God's Attributes some…