Irinṣẹgbẹ Ọgbọlọfọ Irẹrin (Ifẹ Thirdmill)
Ni gbajumọ, nigbati ẹnikan ba nsọ̀ ọ̀rọ̀ yi, ó n wọ̀n àwọn èyí tó wọ̀ (láti Strong's Hebrew Lexicon): 1. YADAH láti jọ́sẹ́pọ̀ pẹ̀lú ọwọ́ ti a ti na ọ̀. Fífi ara ẹni pé pẹ̀lú ìjosẹ́pọ̀ àti ìyìn. Láti…
The New Testament Tithe?
This note is but a brief representation of what the Bible teaches about "tithing" vs. "giving." I am grateful for and highly recommend Dr. Russell Earl Kelly's, "Should the Church Teach Tithing? A…
What's the meaning of I AM?
Names are important to God. In the beginning, he named Adam. The Hebrew word for man ( adam ) is the generic term for mankind and was the proper name Adam (cf. Gen 2:20; 3:17, 20; 5:2). As God's…
KJV-Only, Error of Errors: The 1611 KJV Preface Disagrees with KJO
I appreciate your concern. I grew up with the KJV Bible, and in numerous ways I still enjoy the way it reads, especially its poetic style. I memorized it when I was first saved and I still quote it…
The Re-Newed or New Covenant?
In Jeremiah 31:31 we see God renewing, restoring, or refreshing - not replacing - the covenant with his people. So why do we express the covenant in such terms? While there are a myriad of answers…
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…
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…
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…
Are ministers required to tithe?
First, in general, I should say that tithing is a complicated concept because Scripture is not entirely clear on a number of matters, for example: The number of tithes that were to be collected: Were…
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…
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…
Who is the angel Moroni?
The angel Moroni is associated with the cult called Mormonism or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (see below). He is not mentioned in the Bible at all. According to Mormon doctrine…
The Sign of the Cross?
John 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. Thank you for your question. The short answer in "No." Why, "No"? The worship of God is regulated by God himself.…
Overview of the Book of 1 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…
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…
Calvinism and 1 Timothy 4:10?
Limited atonement is a biblical doctrine. See "Calvinism and 1 Timothy 2:4, 6?," "Calvinism and Titus 2:11," and "Calvinism and 1 John 2:2," below. David N. Steele and Curtis C. Thomas in, The Five…
Ezra and Nehemiah discrepancies
I have an undergraduate degree in accounting. I enjoy math. While in law enforcement, I became a Certified Fraud Examiner. When conducting an audit everything was supposed to add up correctly, but…
Overview of the Book of Obadiah
Overview of the Book of Obadiah Author: The prophet Obadiah. Purpose: To encourage Judahites facing trouble from Edom to hope in divine justice and for eventual victory over all enemies. Date: c. 586…
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.…
What are the Names of God?
We should begin by noting that there are a number of instances where no name of God is employed, but simply where some derivative of "the name of the Lord" is referenced. A few of these are: (1)…
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…
Overview of the Book of Ezra
Overviews of the Books of Ezra & Nehemiah Note: The Overviews for Ezra and Nehemiah are identical. Author: The author is unknown. Purpose: To encourage those who returned to the Promised Land to…
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…