“What is the biblical doctrine of illumination?”……Simply put, illumination in the spiritual sense is “turning on the light” of understanding in some area. Throughout the ages, people in every culture and religion have claimed some kind of revelation or enlightenment from God (whether true or not). When that enlightenment deals with new knowledge or future […]

If people are worshipping the “wrong” god, why can’t God forgive them for being misled? “Why can’t God understand other religions and forgive them for being misled?” If God forgives sin, why does he not just forgive the “sin” of being deceived about not having faith in Him? Why would sincere people who just made […]

Can’t I have fun now,…and deal with God/Jesus later? Q: “Why can’t a person accept Jesus and be saved after death? Do I have to worry about this now?” our A: The Bible says that “it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgement” (Hebrews 9:27). Now is the time to […]

If people are worshipping the “wrong” god, why can’t God forgive them for being misled? “Why can’t God understand other religions and forgive them for being misled?” If God forgives sin, why does he not just forgive the “sin” of being deceived about faith in him? Why would sincere people who just made a mistake […]

“What is the meaning of Jezreel?”……Answer: Jezreel was a city in the plain, or valley, or Esdraelon. It was also called the valley of Jezreel. The word “Jezreel” comes from two Hebrew root words, meaning ‘to sow’ and ‘mighty, especially Almighty.” Put together, the two root words mean “God will sow.” ……The valley of Jezreel […]

What can we learn from the thief on the cross?……Why is sexual purity so important?……What were the 400 years of silence?……How can I experience true intimacy with God?……What does the Bible say about respect?……What does in mean to boast in the Lord?……What is Nestorianism? Who were the Nestorians?……What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?……Are the writings of […]

“Is it acceptable to “lay out a fleece” before God in prayer?”……Answer: The concept of “putting out a fleece” comes from the story of Gideon, a leader in Israel, in Judges 6. When God directed him to gather the Israelite troops to defeat the Midianite invaders, Gideon wanted to be sure it was really God’s […]