Category: Understanding the Bible
Jacob to Jeshurun: Israel’s struggles a model for Christians
From Jacob to Jeshurun, the Jews model our path to Righteousness. Jacob to Jeshurun, a beautiful picture of the Gospel story is hidden within a little-known name change. In this post, I will bring attention to the name change of Jacob to Jeshurun. Whenever a key figure in the biblical narrative had his name changed,…
Stubborn Pride holds many Christians to the Pre-Trib. belief
Sorry to be blunt, but this looks like stubborn Pride Stubborn pride is hard to shake. And for many Christians today, a belief in the pre-tribulation rapture is absolutely non-negotiable. And on cue, many will shout a heartfelt “AMEN! It is non-negotiable.” They hold to this doctrine as if it is a core tenet of…
Rapture or Apostasy, which Bible prophecy event comes next?
Rapture or Apostasy, what does the Bible say is next? Many Christians are eagerly awaiting the answer to the following question. Rapture or apostasy, which comes next in Bible prophecy? And, as usual, among many Christians, there is much controversy regarding the best way to interpret this passage. In particular, the word apostasy is disputed.…
Dr. David Jeremiah answers a young girl’s Rapture question
A young girl asked a question. Dr. David Jeremiah gave an answer. When Dr. David Jeremiah speaks, literally millions of people listen. Not all at once usually, but over time, his sermons and messages reach millions of people worldwide. And deservedly so. Dr. David Jeremiah is an excellent teacher, speaker, and pastor. Just below, I…
Wisdom for you: Proverbs 27
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:23 “Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds.” As a young adult, and a maturing Christian, I read one Proverb and five Psalms every day. In addition to that, I read and studied the…
God’s Wisdom for you: Proverbs 12
Proverbs 12: A good man loves and pursues knowledge The first verse in Proverbs 12 gives us a great piece of wisdom. But of course, in today’s world, God’s wisdom is rejected. Instead, we choose stupidity. Seek wisdom from God. Refuse the so-called “wisdom of man.” Right now, the world is going through what I…
Pre-Wrath Rapture versus 7 Pre-Tribulation Rapture Problems
The Pre-wrath rapture more correctly handles some issues found in the Pre-trib model. The Pre-trib “theory” of the rapture contains some challenges that are difficult to reconcile with the scriptures. Here for example. Sorry, but it’s true. There are too many weak points in that interpretation. On the other hand, the Pre-wrath position aligns more…
Postmillennialism: A dangerous view of Bible prophecy
Postmillennialism can be dangerous to your spiritual health I’m convinced. Postmillennialism is a dangerous doctrine. Yes, it is a theology that was and is taught by respected theologians. But wrong is wrong, and this is dangerous. And those who teach it put unlearned believers at risk in these last days. In fact, it is so…
First Peter, the top verses, which ones are your favorites?
Browse some of the top verses in First Peter In this post, we look at some of the top verses in First Peter. I’ve pulled these verses from one of my favorite Bible sites. I love it because of its simplicity as well as its usability. Search any book of the Bible or nearly any…
The Mark of the Beast versus the Mark of God
Have you compared the Mark of the Beast with The Mark of God? We’ve heard of the mark of the beast. At least many of us have. Do you realize there is also a mark of God? Well, there is. There is a mark of God, and it showed up in the scriptures long before…
