Tag: GOD
Rethinking Hell
What does the Bible really say about hell? When studying hell, there is as much, if not more, to un-teach as there is to teach. But what more important topic is there, as this directly relates to each of our future. In this video, I answer the following questions: This video is the continuation of…
What’s Going On? (Making Sense of Our World’s Insanity)
This post is unlike what I usually write here. It is generally my intent to publish content here that is fact, based upon verifiable Scripture, and to minimize opinion and speculation. To that end, I typically steer clear of politics and social discussions unless they are clearly covered in Scripture. But today, I have something…
Biblical Principle #95: Sex Outside of Marriage is Sin
Biblical Principles List Principle Sex outside the marriage relationship is sinful. Explanation We have previously established that: It isn’t politically correct or popular these days, but the Bible asserts that woman was created for the purpose of helping man. In other words, women were created to bless men. That does not mean that GOD cares…
Biblical Principle #94: God Loves Forgiveness
Biblical Principles List Principle God loves forgiveness. Explanation Genesis 33 records the first human example of forgiveness in the Bible. Yes, as far as we know, GOD would eventually forgive Adam and Eve of their sin in the Garden, but that would not come right away. And it is true that Laban and Jacob made…
Biblical Principle #91: Angels Travel
Biblical Principles List Principle Angels have their means of travel. Explanation We have previously established that: As we previously discussed, humans have our means of traveling, such as: We can use these methods to travel because they work within the parameters of the properties GOD set forth on earth. If I try to fly all by myself,…
Biblical Principle #90: Properties of Creation
Biblical Principles List Principle At creation, GOD established fundamental properties for how life works, both on earth and in heaven. Explanation GOD designed creation to function in a specific way. As this is true on earth, so it is in heaven. Pause and think about this afresh: GOD. Designed. Creation. To. Work. One of life’s…
Biblical Principle #89: Gateway to Heaven
Biblical Principles List Principle God showed Jacob a gateway to heaven at Bethel. Explanation As Jacob was fleeing from Esau to Mesopotamia, he slept at a certain place called Luz. Genesis 28 reads: 10 Now Jacob went out from the Well of Oath and went toward Haran. 11 So he came to a certain place…
Biblical Principle #88: Deception Comes Back on You
Biblical Principles List Principle Deception has a way of coming back on you. Explanation Jacob’s early life included several situations involving deception. Jacob, albeit directly, took advantage of Esau’s impetuous nature to “steal” Esau’s birthright. Rebekah influenced Jacob into deceiving Isaac for the blessing that was promised to Esau as the eldest. Because of these…
Biblical Principle #87: God Hates Evil (And Unrepentant Evil People)
Biblical Principles List Principle God hates evil and unrepentant evil people. Explanation GOD designed the world to work in a specific way—the best way. He gave angels and men free will to choose how to live. When someone chooses to live inconsistently with GOD’s design, the Bible calls that sin. GOD hates sin because sin is…
Biblical Principle #86: GOD Hated Esau
Biblical Principles List Principle God hated Esau (because Esau was profane). Explanation We previously established that: Isaac and Rebekah had twins: Esau and Jacob. From their birth, it was revealed that Esau would serve Jacob: 22 But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If all is well, why am I like this?”…
