“What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?”……Answer: The Nazirite/Nazarite vow is taken by individuals who have voluntarily dedicated themselves to God. The vow is a decision, action, and desire on the part of people whose desire is to yield themselves to God completely. By definition, the Hebrew word nazir, simply means "to be separated or consecrated." The […]
What does the Bible say about Fasting? What does it mean to FAST in the Bible? What is the purpose of fasting? In Matthew 9 John the Baptist’s disciples made a special trip to ask Jesus an interesting question. “Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, ‘Why do we and the Pharisees fast […]
“Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?”……Ultimately, the answer to this question is "sin." It is the sin nature of man which causes us to worship modern idols, all of which are, in reality, forms of self-worship (see Idols today). The temptation to worship ourselves in various ways is a powerful temptation indeed. In […]
“Who was Beelzebub?”……Answer: "Beelzebub" is the Greek form of the name "Baal-zebub," a pagan Philistine god worshiped in the ancient Philistine city of Ekron during the Old Testament times. It is a term signifying "the lord of flies" (2 Kings 1:2) One day Israel's new king, Ahaziah, fell through the latticework of an upper room […]
“What is iconoclasm?”……Iconoclasm literally means "icon-breaking" which includes the religious as well as political destruction of images or monuments, usually-though not always-those of another religious group. Iconoclasm is frequently a component of major domestic political or religious changes. Iconoclasm is the belief that there should not be religious pictures or sacred images or religious monuments […]
“What is a pagan? What is paganism?”……From a Christian viewpoint, pagans are generally characterized as those who are caught up in any religious ceremony, act, or practice that is not distinctly Christian. Correspondingly, Jews and Muslims also use the term "pagans" to describe those outside their religion. Others define the term "paganism" as any religion […]
“Who was Molech?”……As with much of ancient history, the exact origin of Molech is unclear. The term is believed to have originated with the Phoenician mlk, which meant a type of sacrifice made to confirm or acquit a vow. Melekh is the Hebrew word for king. It was common for the Israelites to combine the […]