The following has been extracted from Edward Fudge's book Hell: A Final Word Blame it on the King James Version if you wish. The dangling fruit was so beautiful and far too close to resist. Imagine that you are a preacher and you have been requested to present a sermon on hell—“for the young folks,” … Continue reading The Rich Man and Lazarus by Edward Fudge
Christian interpreters have long been puzzled by the brief mention of Melchizedek in Genesis 14, his one-sentence mention in Psalm 110:4, and by the interpretation of those two texts by Paul in Hebrews 5&7. Most Christian commentators hold that Melchizedek was just a man and that he merely prefigured Christ, being a type or comparative … Continue reading “Melchizedek” is the Son of God
Introduction Ezekiel 1:5-11 Also from within it came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: they had the likeness of a man. (6) Each one had four faces, and each one had four wings. (7) Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the soles of calves' … Continue reading 4 Winged Creatures – Comparing Revelation 4:6-8 with Ezekiel 1:5-11
Overview The early Christian church was heavily influenced by Plato, and the effects of Plato’s teaching can still be seen within Christianity today. This is particularly true when it comes to the topic of heaven. Many Christians today would be surprised to learn that they hold a Platonic view of heaven which is not Biblical. … Continue reading Christianity’s Platonic Heaven
Date setting for Jesus return can be accurate only if the secular date for the destruction of Jerusalem in AD70 and therefore Jesus crucifixion in AD 30 is accurate. God has provided all the rest of the required information. Following is an extract from a book called Bible Chronology for the Last Generation Christians by … Continue reading Jesus Returns 2036?
Introduction Sozo Prayer (Sozo from the Greek “save” or “deliver”) is defined as “a unique inner healing and deliverance ministry in which the main aim is to get to the root of those things hindering your personal connection with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” Although this might sound good, its methods are far from … Continue reading Is SOZO Prayer Biblical?
By ONE FOR ISRAEL (Messianic Jews In Israel) Sometimes, the celebrations of Passover and Easter coincide, but sometimes they can be weeks apart. Why is this? If Yeshua died at Passover, why does the Christian church mark his death and resurrection at a different time? How did they get separated? How the Passover date is set The … Continue reading Why Are Passover And Easter Celebrated At Different Times?
It is easier to explain away why we dont receive divine healing when we pray for it. We all tend to make excuses for why people do not receive their divine healing. The excuses have been propagated over the decades by Christians to try and explain away what has happened and why. Healing is something … Continue reading Myths and Excuses about Gods Healing Power
Isaiah 45:21 "There is no God apart from me, a righteous God and a Savior; there is none but me." John 14:6 "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." How can Christians be so sure they're right and everyone else is wrong? Isn't … Continue reading How can Christians say Jesus is the only way to God?
The concept of Name. Especially in Hebrew thought but also in nearly all cultures there was the conception that the appellation by which someone was known in some way communicated something of his character. Hence especially in the Hebrew mentality the concept of name was very important.. The Personal Character of a Name In addition … Continue reading Explanation of The Names Of God
Living as a Christian in this World 