“What is a benediction in the Bible?”……A benediction is a declaration of blessings from God upon His loved ones. Benedictions are found at the close of some New Testament epistles (e.g., 2 Corinthians 13:14May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you […]

“What is a Christian worldview?”……A “worldview” refers to a comprehensive conception of the world from a specific standpoint. A “Christian worldview,” then, is a comprehensive conception of the world from a Christian standpoint. An individual’s worldview is his “big picture,” a harmony of all his beliefs about the world. It is his way of understanding […]

“What is blasphemy? What does it mean to blaspheme?”……To blaspheme is to speak with contempt about God or to be defiantly irreverent. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, Blasphemy is “the written or oral reproach of God, His name, attributes, or religion.” Similar to slander, which is “malicious oral lies that harm a reputation,” and libel, […]

“What is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming?”……Answer: The rapture and the second coming of Christ are often confused. Sometimes it is difficult to determine whether a scripture verse is referring to the rapture or the second coming. However, in studying end-times Bible prophecy, it is very important to differentiate between the […]

“What is the documentary hypothesis?”……The documentary hypothesis is essentially an attempt to take the supernatural out of the Pentateuch and to deny its Mosaic authorship. The Red Sea crossing, the manna in the wilderness, the provision of water from a solid rock, etc., are relegated to the area of oral tradition from which it can […]

“What is the definition of a cult?”……Answer: When we hear the word “cult,” we often think of a group that worships Satan, sacrifices animals, or takes part in evil, bizarre, and pagan rituals. However, in reality, most cults appear much more innocent. The specific Christian definition of a cult is “a religious group that denies […]

“Deconstructionism – is it a valid way to interpret the Bible?”……Deconstructionism is a basically a theory of textual criticism or interpretation that denies there is any single correct meaning or interpretation of a passage or text. At the heart of the deconstructionist theory of interpretation are two primary ideas. First is the idea that no […]