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…
Can your briefly explain election in Romans 8:29-30?
I apologize, but this answer even in a very brief form is rather long. But in attempting to keep it as simple as possible: Romans 8:29-30 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be…
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…
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…
What is Omnism?
Thanks for your question. Omnism in its simplest terms is the belief in all gods and all religions; all creeds, all faiths, a single cause uniting all things / people. It is a form of syncretism…
Trichotomy or Dichotomy?
Louis Berkhof states: It is customary, especially in Christian circles, to conceive of man as consisting of two, and only two, distinct parts, namely, body and soul. This view is technically called…
Life of an Eagle
The emailed story below is not factual!!! Please be sure to read the entire answer - the second part of the answer tells the "rest of the story" First, IIIM did not send the email entitled, "Life of…
The Meaning of "All that is Within Me" (Psalm 103:1)
Psalm 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! I believe Psalm 103 was written in the later years of David’s life when he had a keener sense of his own…
The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments
"How does the ministry of the Holy Spirit differ in the Old and New Testaments? Were Old Testament believers permanently indwelt by the Holy Spirit, or did the Spirit simply come upon them for…
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…
Tongues Have Ceased
(This answer represents my personal views and not necessarily those of everyone at Thirdmill). Introduction Perhaps no other issue has so divided the modern church more than the gift of speaking in…
Calvinism and Ezekiel 18:32; 33:11?
There are some texts in Scripture that are difficult to understand. Two of these are: Ezekiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone , declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!…
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…
What are the Seven Blessings of the Book of Revelation?
The seven blessings of the book of Revelation are found in Revelation 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7, 14. Seven is the predominate number in the book of Revelation. There are seven churches…
Does God the Father have a soul?
Thanks for your question. The answer depends upon how we use or interpret the word "soul." God created Adam and Eve in a unique way in comparison with the remainder of His creation, such as plants…
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…
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…
Does "all Scripture" in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 mean both testaments?
Thank you for your question. I'm persuaded that the preponderance of the evidence below reveals beyond any reasonable doubt that Paul is referring to both the New and Old Testament Scripture in his…
Sin had not reached its full measure?
Thanks for your question. God sovereignly times the arrival of his divine judgment with the fullness of the sin(s) to be judged. God is not quick tempered; he is patient, even with the wicked (Rom…
Who has Immortality, God or Man? - 1 Timothy 6:16
1 Timothy 6:16 [God] who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen 1 Corinthians 15:53 For the perishable must…
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…
Overview of the Book of 2 Chronicles
Overview of the Books of 1 & 2 Chronicles Note: The Overviews for 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles are identical. Author: The author is unknown. Purpose: To direct the restoration of the Kingdom after…
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…
What is an unclean spirit?
There are many things that may be said concerning the Devil and his legions of fallen beings. But have no doubt that the Devil and his host are very real. They are conscious, intelligent, evil…