Intercessions of the Spirit and of Christ

Recently, I received this question from another Christian: How is the intercession of the Holy Spirit different from the intercession of Christ (especially with reference to prayer)? Let’s discuss these two intercessors separately, then we will see draw conclusions on

Hell from a First-Century Perspective

The word “Hell” is used today usually with no mind to its meaning. It is a word so ingrained into our society and language that its definition goes without saying. And yet, there are many misunderstandings present today concerning this

The Ice Age

To this day, the cause of the Ice Age is one of the greatest puzzles for modern scientists, the mystery is second only to what caused the extinction of dinosaurs. Scientists hold a wide variety of theories as to what

The Importance of the Great Flood in the New Testament

The great flood in Noah’s day occurred about 2,500 years prior to the New Testament text in the First Century. The most catastrophic event to have ever occurred on planet earth was then, and still is today, as an everlasting

The Gospel in Noah’s Time

The New Testament has some striking things to say concerning those who died in the great flood. Within its pages, the Holy Spirit breathes new insight concerning the days leading up to the global flood and especially the steps taken

How Many Animals were on the Ark?

Is it possible to know how many animals were on the Ark? Yes, that is, if we can count every kind of animal that is alive today, as well as any animal that has become extinct. God explained to Noah

What was the World’s First Language?

The first language, the language of Adam and Eve, has been lost, with no hope of rediscovery. While it is clear from the book of Genesis that Adam and Eve and their descendants had a spoken language, we have no

The Fullness of Time

Galatians 4:4 states that “when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law”. It is often believed that the fullness of time refers to the time in human

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

An insurmountable feeling of awe washes over the reader of Psalm 139. The seemingly simple words cause us to come face to face with the intimate relationship between God and man, Creator and creation. The deep connection enjoyed by the […]

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Christ, and the Nations He Rules Over

I want to begin this article by considering the fascinating relationship between Christ and civil governments, and how this affects the way we ought to think about those who have charge over us. Let’s start with Romans 13, for it […]

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What Day was the Church Established?

Saying that the church began on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2 is easy to say, but a little challenging to prove. Likewise, saying that the church began before Pentecost, whether at the resurrection of Christ or the ascension […]

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The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

The name of this tree is quite a mouthful, but this tree’s name is largely all the details we have concerning it. Now, many artful depictions of this tree have been made through the centuries, and it is usually portrayed […]

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Why a Final Judgment?

Judgment day can be a tricky subject to study, though it often does not appear to be tricky. It looks simple, for the day of judgment is rehearsed throughout the books of the old testament prophets, but more careful consideration […]

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How to Study a Verse of the Bible

In this article, we will consider simple methods for digging deeper into a verse of the bible. This concept of bible study allows us to spend a study period meditating solely on a single verse that we’ve selected. The selection […]

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