How did David illustrate love and forgiveness in dealing with Saul?
Some think there is such a contrast between the eye-for-an-eye thinking of certain OT passages and the love shown in the NT. But the life of David in dealing with…
Doesn’t Acts 20:7 prove that the disciples worshiped on Sunday?
The Bible records a farewell meeting which Paul had with the believers in Troas: Acts 20:7 “And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came…
What is the original sin?
Definition The original sin is a Christian belief in the state of sin in which humanity has existed since the fall of man, as a result of Adam and Eve’s…
What is the philosophy of Monism?
Definition Monism is a theory or doctrine that denies the existence of a distinction or duality in some sphere. For example, it rejects the division between matter and mind, or…
Why was Gideon included among the Heroes of faith in Hebrews 11?
Gideon the son of Joash the Abiezrite was the fifth judge over Israel (Judges 6:11). When the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, He delivered…
How will the devil be able to deceive the whole world?
The devil will perform great miracles The devil will be able to deceive the whole world though his miracles and supernatural powers. Jesus warned His church about “false Christ, and…
Why is Galatia mentioned in the Bible?
Galatia refers to the land of the Gauls (Gr. Galatai). This land was occupied by a main division of the Gallics who traveled west into Europe. These inhabitants lived in…
What is Epicureanism? How did Paul address it?
The Greeks had two philosophic schools of thought – the Epicureans and the Stoics. Epicurus founded Epicureanism and he lived in Athens, from about 342 to 270 B.C. He gathered…
Can you explain Daniel chapters 8 & 9?
In Daniel 8 and 9, God revealed two prophecies that overlap and share a starting point. The first prophecy was the 2300 prophecy which gave the date for the beginning…
Who is Felix in the New Testament?
Historical background Marcus Antonius Felix was the Roman procurator of Judea Province (52 – 60 AD) that ruled after Ventidius Cumanus. He was the younger brother of the Greek freedman…