1st century Christianity in the 21st century
When was the last time that Samuel saw Saul? Was it after he hacked Agag to pieces (1 Samuel 15:35) or when Saul prophesied naked (1 Samuel 19:24)? Is there a contradiction?
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From time to time I go to Bible related chat rooms on Paltalk. In fact, there is one room which I lead a Bible study in each Thurdsay morning. If you are ever on Paltalk, you can look me up with my nickname, Gospel guy.
One night last week, just before heading off to bed, I spent a few minutes in a room. Though there was lots of spiritual talk, there was almost no truth being spoken. One participant challenged another to try something to increase her faith in the Lord and in the work of the Spirit. The challenge was this – every time you come across something that you don’t know the answer to over the next three months, just pray to God for help, opened up your Bible and point your finger. God will lead you to the answer!
Continue reading “Don’t Mock, Gospel Guy”Should the gospel be preached to everyone? Some verses say it should be (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; Acts 8:25; 15:3; 22:21; 28:28), but others say it should not be given to Gentiles or Samaritans (Matthew 10:5-6; 15:24; Acts 16:6). Is there a contradiction?
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In a vivid picture of the wicked, Jude states they have “gone in the way of Cain” (Jude 1:11). John tells us that he killed Abel “because his works were evil and his brother’s righteous” (1 John 3:12). Hebrews reveals that “by faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain” (Hebews 11:4) Cain walked contrary to the will of God, and sadly, many today have “gone in the way of Cain” also. Let us discuss the way of Cain in greater detail.
Continue reading “They Have Gone In The Way of Cain”Did the Samaritans accept Jesus? Luke 9:52-53 says no, but John 4:39-40 says yes. Is there a contradiction?
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Paul urged awareness of the devices of Satan in 2 Corinthians 2:11, also called the “wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11). He is a crafty adversary, intent on the destruction of every human possible. Do not be so naïve as to think that he is not after you. The Scriptures reveal him to be a relentless foe, waiting for the child of God to give even a small foothole into their lives (Ephesians 4:27). We’re told to “resist the devil” so that he will flee from us (James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:9). Let us consider what the Bible says of the devil’s devices and wiles.
Continue reading “Overcoming the Schemes of the Devil”Who may offer sacrifices to God? Leviticus 17:1-5 and Numbers 18:6-8 say that only Levites may do so, but 1 Samuel 1:1-2, 20 and 7:7-9 show that non-Levites may also do so away from the tabernacle. Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Who may offer sacrifices to God? Answering the Atheist”How should Sabbath-breakers be punished? Should they be exiled (Exodus 31:14), or killed (Exodus 31:14; 31:15; 35:2; Numbers 15:32-36)? Is there a contradiction?
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The Old Testament book of Esther records events which were in the days of the Persian empire. The book begins with details about Queen Vashti failing to heed the voice of king Ahasuerus when he called her to his presence. Her disrespect resulted in her being put away (1:19) and the king sought another wife for himself.
Women from throughout the region were taken to the palace and prepared to come before the king. Among them was Esther, the neice of Jewish man by the name of Mordecai.
Continue reading “The Providence of God in the book of Esther”Rain, rain go away,
Come again another day,
Billy wants to go out to play.
I’m sure many of us sang this cute little ditty as a child when the rain kept us from going outside to play. The weather has an impact on our lives each day. Weather determines what we will wear. It will affect whether an event is able to go on as planned or needs to be postponed. Changes in both mental (mood) and physical (ie. Arthritis) health can be attributed to the weather. Let’s consider some things found in the Bible with regard to weather.
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