Where is the promised Land?
In the Hebrew Scriptures (commonly called "the Old Testament portion of the Bible"), you would find promises made by God to His people of a future land filled with His…
What are the things “seen and unseen” in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18?
In bible hermeneutics, it is wrong to give a blanket meaning to any word one seeks to explain. In the Greek language for example, a word could have different meanings…
Did Jesus use parables so people won’t understand?
Jesus used parables A LOT (about 37 parables and illustrations are recorded) in His preaching (see Mark 4:33-34). This had been prophesied beforehand (Psalm 78:2, Matt. 13:13-15). The reason why…
What is “the mystery”? — Ephesians 3:3
In Ephesians 3:1-5, the Apostle Paul makes mention of his writings as the revelation of "the mystery." He uses the Greek word "mustḗrion" (μυστήριον). This word does not refer refer…
Is Faith Without Works Is Dead? (An explanation of James 2:17)
James 2:17 (NKJV) 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Paul says in Romans 3:27-28 (NKJV) 27 Where is boasting then? It is…
Can salvation be lost?
Hebrews 7:25 (NKJV) 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.…
What are Messianic Prophecies?
Revelation 19:10 tells us that "the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." The word "spirit" here can be better understood as "essence." That is, all that the Old…
“All things work together for our good” What Things? — Romans 8:28
"God is behind EVERYTHING that happens — the good, bad and the ugly. He is working all things together for your good." Such statements of encouragement abound in Christendom and…
“All things are yours!” What things? (An explanation of 1 Corin. 3:21).
We properly understand the use of "all" in scriptures when it comes to applying it in its proper context. So how do we apply it with when it comes to…
I can do ALL Things. What Things? (An explanation of Philippians 4:13)
"A biblical text taken out of its context becomes a pretext for a proof-text." Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) 13 I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. The word…