Articles

• Should “THERE IS NO ONE WHO SEEKS GOD” Be Taken Literally?

  Paul was quoting two psalm texts in this particular verse, Psalm 14:1-3 and 53:1-3. Let’s read the whole passage from Romans:  10As it is written:  “There is no one righteous, not even one;       11there is no one who understands;         there is no one who… Read More

• Isn’t Calling a Person a “LIVING SOUL” Redundant?

  This question refers to the passage in the first book of the Bible that describes precisely how God created human beings: And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul (chay nephesh)…. Read More

• Q&A on HUMAN NATURE: Spirit, Mind & Flesh

  How Does the Bible Define a Human Being? The simplest definition for a person—a human—is a “living soul,” which is in accordance with the hermeneutical law of first mention. In other words, what does our Creator say about human beings the first time they’re defined in Holy Scripture? Here’s what… Read More

• Does Revelation 14:10-11 Support Eternal Roasting Torture?

  Adherents of never-ending fiery torment naturally view this passage as their ‘ace card’ on the topic: “If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark on the forehead or on the hand, 10he, too, will drink of the wine of God’s fury, which has been poured out… Read More

• Should MUSIC MINISTERS Be Paid?

  Ideally, servant-leaders in the Church who effectively preach and teach the Holy Scriptures should be well paid (1 Corinthians 9:14; 2 Timothy 2:6). The Bible says they are “worthy of double honor” (1 Timothy 5:17) wherein the Greek word for ‘honor’ is a financial term, shown here. So, if a music minister or… Read More

• What Does “Women Will Be SAVED THROUGH CHILDBEARING” Mean?

  Let’s read the passage: But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety. 1 Timothy 2:15 More literally, women will be saved through the childbearing, a reference to the incarnation of Christ — the birth of Yeshua into this world. Recall what the LORD prophesied… Read More

• Is It Wrong to REPRESS Negative Desires?

  Libertines are hedonists who embrace the “if it feels good, do it” philosophy. I bring them up because you’ll occasionally come across people who mock “repressive values.” My immediate response is: As opposed to what — hedonistic non-values? The core question is this: Is repressing a desire inherently wrong? Is… Read More

• “Do Not Touch My ANOINTED ONES; Do My PROPHETS No Harm”

  We’ve all heard this verse, but how do we properly interpret it? Who are God’s “anointed ones”? To answer, let’s go to the passage, which appears twice in Scripture verbatim: “Do not touch my anointed ones;      do my prophets no harm.” Psalm 105:15 “Do not touch my anointed… Read More

• Distinguishing ATHEISTS, AGNOSTICS and BELIEVERS

  People can be grouped into three general categories when it comes to the topic of God: Those who embrace atheism. Those who claim agnosticism. Those who believe in an Intelligent Creator of all things. Let’s look at all three, as well as consider the individuals who crossover to one degree… Read More