What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?”……Answer: In his vision in Revelation 19:7-10, John saw and heard the heavenly multitudes praising God because the wedding feast of the Lamb-literally the “marriage supper”-was about to begin. The concept of the marriage supper is better understood in light of the wedding customs in the time of […]
“What is the New Jerusalem?”……The New Jerusalem, which has also been called the Tabernacle of God, the Holy City, the City of God, the Celestial City, and Heavenly Jerusalem, is literally heaven on earth. It is referred to in the Bible in several places (Isaiah 52:1, Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 11:10, 12:22-24, and 13:14), but it […]
“Is there an afterlife?”……The book of Job asks the question about an afterlife very simply: …Job 14:14…"If a man dies, will he live again?" . …Asking the question is easy, but the difficult part is finding someone to answer the question with authority and experience. "Death and taxes" have said to be the two universals […]
The New Heavens and New Earth Isaiah 65:17 "Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth,… and no one will even think about the old ones anymore." (Isaiah 65:17) There is a glorious future awaiting the redeemed. Although God’s primeval creation of the heavens and the earth is eternal Psalm 148:6 "He set […]
“What does it mean that Jesus will return like a thief in the night?”…… The concept of the return of Christ being like a thief in the night comes from Matthew 24:43: "But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have […]
“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 will be the end times one world religion?”……The one world religion described in Revelation 17:1-18 as "the great harlot" will be part of the end times scenario. The term "harlot" is used throughout the Old Testament as a metaphor for false religion. The actual identity and makeup of the religion has been debated for […]