Teachings
How do we develop a desire to have Jesus as our number one priority and to keep Him foremost in our thoughts? I remember when I was dating my wife. All I could think was, “I cannot wait to see her.” She occupied my mind almost continuously. I had to stay in the Word of…
There are ten different words or phrases used in Scripture to represent hell, and each has its own distinct meaning and place. The words are as follows: SheolHadesPitGehennaLake of FireTophetOuter DarknessAbyssBottomless PitTartarus 1. Sheol Sheol is the Hebrew word for the current hell. The meaning of the word in Strong’s Concordance is “realm of death.”…
Have you ever been under so much pressure that you feel completely overwhelmed? Circumstances and trials can take a toll on us if we allow them. How we respond to difficulties makes the difference. Trials can bring out the best or the worst in us. As Christians, we often think that if we are not…
If you are committing, or considering, an adulterous affair, or practicing sexual relations outside of marriage, you may want to read these verses first. The Bible has very specific things to say about the consequences of these particular sins. Proverbs 7:“Keep my words and treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live…that they…
Genesis 4:8 speaks of Cain, who murdered his brother over an offering. It says, “Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.” First John 3:10–12 explains further: “In this the children of God and…
In another recent video, we discussed three unbiblical beliefs about hell. Today, we will look at two more and, again, compare them to the Bible. Many people misinterpret or twist the Scriptures because they hold a false view of God and ignore the truth. False beliefs are appealing to those who reject biblical truth and…
Yes, absolutely! Biblical prophecy, historical facts, archaeological, and scientific discoveries are validated in the Old Testament, along with Israel’s history, and its importance to God is revealed. In addition, the Old Testament displays God’s holiness, power, judgment, His character, and His ways. The foundation for government, waging war, and moral law is given. Today, some…
We celebrate the birth of Christ during the Christmas holidays. Jesus was born to die for every one of us. He died on the Cross for our sin, was buried and rose from the dead. But do you know what he saved us from? Following Jesus Christ is not an invitation. It’s an opportunity. You…
God’s original plan for man was to live forever in paradise and not to work by the sweat of his brow. When God created Adam and Eve, there was no sickness, disease, or lack. There was no death or destruction of any kind. Animals and plants would never die. In the original creation, before man…
People have many opinions and viewpoints about hell, and we will look at three of those today and three more in the next broadcast. We will compare these beliefs to the Bible. Many people invent a belief based simply on their own opinion, or they draw information from various false teachings and philosophies. In doing…
