“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“What happened at Mars Hill in the Bible?”……Mars Hill is the Roman name for a hill in Athens, Greece, called the Hill of Ares or the Areopagus…Acts 17:19…19 Then they took him to the high council of the city. (Or the most learned society of philosophers in the city. Greek reads the Areopagus.) “Come and tell […]
“What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people (Acts 5:15-16)?”……The early days of the church were a time of phenomenal growth and apostolic miracles. Acts 5:15-16 As a result of the apostles’ work, sick people were brought out into the streets on beds and mats so that Peter’s shadow might fall across some […]
“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 […]