Archive for February, 2008

Justifying Psalm 83 As Prophecy

I’m puzzled because Asaph says the nations named are conspiring against Israel. I just don’t get the sense of an actual war from Psalm 83 — only plotting and planning. If you believe Psalm 83 is a war prophecy, please tell me your reasoning.

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Baptizing For The Dead

Q. With regard to 1 Corinthians 15, Paul of course is explaining the importance of the resurrection and in verse 29 he mentions the “baptism for the dead”. I’ve talked to a lot of people about it without getting a satisfactory explanation and wonder if you could shed some light on this. Is it mentioned anywhere else in scripture?

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Millennial Believers And Eternity

When the old heaven and earth are then destroyed to make way for the new heaven and earth, does the bible say anything specific about the apparent need for another rapture, or transfer to immortality for those mortal believers in order to survive the destruction of the “old” and to live in the “new”?

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Absent From The Body, Follow Up

Today, my young nephew died on his bike, when he ran into a truck, in another state. He had asked my brother to help him come to our state and work and live. My brother said he didn’t have the money to help him with. Would he still be alive if my brother had been able to send him money?

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The Dragon And The Beast

Why is Satan called the dragon and beast. Is it his appearance? Did his appearance naturally change after he rebelled? How did demons, if they are fallen angels appearances change?

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More On The Red Heifer

Is there currently a red heifer that meets the requirements for the ashes needed to cleanse the new Temple, and if not will they have to wait until it is 3 years old for it to qualify? I have read that there is one and then again I have read there isn’t.

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He Led Captivity Captive

Does anyone know what “led captivity captive” means in Eph 4:8 and Psalm 68? Is captivity all of Hell?

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Hardship As Training

In Hebrews 12:12-14, it says that unless you live the right way you will never be saved. Verse 14 adds that unless your lives are Holy you will never see the Lord. What do you make of this teaching in light of Grace, Justification and OSAS?

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Crowns For Believers, Literally?

I know the Bible mentions a crown of rejoicing, a crown of righteousness, a crown of life, etc., but are these literal crowns to be eventually awarded the believer, or are they metaphors for something else?

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Los Tiempos del Fin Según Ezequiel, Parte 6

Un Estudio Bíblico por Jack Kelley

Al final de nuestro último estudio vimos cómo la Gloria Shekina retornaba después de 2.600 años de ausencia y también escuchamos la proclamación de que este Templo es donde Él va a morar entre los israelitas para siempre. Ahora oiremos Sus primeras palabras dirigidas a ellos después de ocupar Su lugar. Read Post »