Introduction There has been contention over a number of scriptures on whether we are immortal after the resurrection or not. This has arisen as many bible teachers over spiritualise the scriptures and will not accept the straight forward literal meaning. This post gives 8 principles on how we can be more accurate with our understanding … Continue reading Only God is Immortal
Introduction There are some End Times teachers that try and cover Revelation in sequence from Revelation chapters 1 to 22. However this leads to all sorts of gymnastics and interpretations that are disjointed and have insurmountable problems. It is very understandable that we make these mistakes as the imagery and Old Testament scriptures used are … Continue reading The Chapters in the Book of Revelation are NOT in Sequence
Definition of Annihilationism The term annihilationism is taken from the Greek word, apollumi, which is translated as “destruction” in 2 Peter 3:7. But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction (G622) of ungodly men. (NASB) Strongs Concordance:- G622 apollumi From G575 … Continue reading The Case for Annihilation of the Unbelievers & the Wicked
THE WAY GOD THINKS In this article, we look at the core differences between Hebraic values, which animate the Scriptures, and a Greek mentality that undergirds much of Western thought. Vacuums & Values Stepping into human history, Jesus fulfilled the first covenant (Matthew 5:17, 18), a covenant that pointed to Him, and in doing so, He … Continue reading Hebrew Thinking Vs.Greek Thinking
The below passage is well known and has been interpreted in a number of ways. Have you ever thought that it relates to Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus? The timeline fits and Paul refers to his conversion experience a number of times for example in Galatians 1:13-17. 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 It is doubtless … Continue reading Paul Caught Up to the Third Heaven
The Hebrew word "olam" does not mean infinite time, but rather refers to time beyond what is observable, both past and future. When translated as "forever" or "eternal," it creates contradictions in Scripture. Translating "olam" into Greek in the Septuagint also reveals the limitations of using superlative idioms to convey infinite time.
It might be well to consider the question whether or not the Gnostics actually believed their stories to be literally true. Doubtless, many of them did. But the real answer to this question is that it does not matter whether they believed them to be literally true or not. The nature of mythology is that … Continue reading What is at Stake? – Gnosticism Part 8
We have mentioned several times that there were numerous Gnostic teachers, each of whom produced his own version of the Gnostic mythology. This next series of articles will briefly describe the most important Gnostic personalities and their contributions to the heresy. Simon and Menander Simon the Samaritan (also known as “Simon the Sorcerer” or “Simon … Continue reading The Gnostic Hall of Infamy – Gnosticism Part 7
As we have said, in Gnosticism, there are three kinds of substance: Material, Animal and Spiritual. Everything that is material will perish – that is, pass out of existence. Every animal substance, because it is neither material nor spiritual but has certain things in common with both, will pass to whichever side its inclination draws … Continue reading Three Kinds of Men – Gnosticism Part 6
As stated in the previous article, Gnosticism taught three kinds of existence brought forth by Achamoth: Material – formed from passion and evil;Animal – formed from her conversion;Spiritual – brought forth by Achamoth herself. Achamoth’s next task was to give form to these. And as it turns out, she was unable to do this with … Continue reading The Demiurge – Gnosticism Part 5
Living as a Christian in this World 