“What is the definition of evil?”……A dictionary definition of evil is "morally reprehensible, sinful, wicked." The definition of evil in the Bible falls into two categories: evil against one another (murder, theft, adultery) and evil against God (unbelief, idolatry, blasphemy). From the prohibition against eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil […]
Victory Over the Wicked by Henry Morris III, D.Min. * There is a painting by Italian artist Guido Reni (1575├ö├ç├┤1642) of the Archangel Michael that pictures the ultimate defeat of Satan. …The "real" battle is being overseen by our Creator God, and that one day, one of His angelic captains will throw the Adversary into […]
“What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?”…The phrase "resist the devil" is found in James 4:7where the apostle James exhorts believers to resist the devil in order to cause him to flee or "run away" from us.…James 4:7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the […]
“What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?”……There are two primary errors when it comes to spiritual warfare-over-emphasis and under-emphasis. Some blame every sin, every conflict, and every problem on demons that need to be cast out. Others completely ignore the spiritual realm and the fact that the Bible tells us our battle is against […]
“Are demons fallen angels?”……Answer: When exactly God created angels is open for debate, but what is known for sure is that God created everything good because God, in His holiness, cannot create something sinful. So when Satan, who was once the angel Lucifer, rebelled against God and fell from heaven (Isaiah 14; Ezekiel 28), one […]
“What does the Bible say about astrology or the Zodiac? Is astrology something a Christian should study?”……Answer: The Bible has much to say about the stars. Most basic to our understanding of the stars is that God created them. They show His power and majesty. The heavens are God's "handiwork" (Psalm 8:319:1). He has all […]
“Who / what were the Nephilim?”……Answer: The Nephilim ("fallen ones, giants") were the offspring of sexual relationships between the sons of God and daughters of men in Genesis 6:1-4. There is much debate as to the identity of the "sons of God." It is our contention that the "sons of God" were fallen angels (demons) […]