Miscellaneous

Athlete’s race The apostle Paul resembled the Christian life with that of an athlete’s race (1 Corinthians 9:24).  Contesting for the victory in the Grecian games meant more than the…

God’s plan of righteousness by faith brings peace and joy not only in times of success but also in times of suffering, distress and persecution. The hope of future glory…

Cain and Abel were not the only sons of Adam and Eve. They were the first children. Adam and Eve had many other children, and their children had children, etc.…

Xerxes The name Xerxes is not found in the Hebrew text of Scripture but appears as Ahasuerus. In Greek Khshayârshâ became Xerxes, and in Latin, Assuerus. The names Xerxes and…

The Bible described the ascension of Elijah to heaven as follows: “Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the…

Revelation 4:4-10 “Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads. Out from the…

Despite the oft-repeated warnings against pride, every generation have men who become proud and arrogant, only to fall into misfortune and defeat (Proverbs 16: 19; 11:2; 17:19; 18:12). Those who…

It’s evident in scripture that God had a special role for ancient Israel, but did something change? Does modern Israel inherit that original plan? God’s relationship with ancient Israel God’s…

The name Isaac, means “he laughs.” This name was a continuous reminder of the happy time when the faith of Abraham and Sarah became reality (Genesis 17:17; 18:12; 21:6). The…

The conflict between Esau and Jacob began at their birth. After Isaac married Rebekah, it was found that she was barren (Genesis 25:20, 21). So, Isaac asked the Lord to…