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  • Biblical Principle #98: Joseph Was a Shadow of Jesus

    Biblical Principles List Principle Joseph was a shadow of Jesus. Explanation We have previous observed that the Bible is full of shadows—images that point forward towards the person—of Jesus. We noted this with Melchizedek. The truth is that every righteous person in Scripture provides us some form of shadow towards Jesus. Joseph is no exception. Consider the…

  • Biblical Principle #69: God Made Promises to Abraham (and His Descendants)

    Biblical Principles List Principle God made special promises to Abraham and Abraham’s descendants. Explanation When GOD called Abraham to leave his homeland to go to Canaan, GOD made Abraham special promises—promises that also applied to Abraham’s descendants. At first, the promises were broad and general. 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Get out of…

  • Biblical Principle #66: The Bible Was Written During the Second World

    Biblical Principles List Principle The Bible was written during the existence of the second world. Explanation We previously established that, at Babel, when GOD scattered the nations, He assigned angels over them, except for Israel, whom GOD kept for Himself. 7 “Remember the days of old,Consider the years of many generations.Ask your father, and he will…

  • Biblical Principle #40: The Word ‘Satan’ is a Title, Not a Name

    Biblical Principles List Principle The word ‘Satan’ is a title, not a name. Explanation As with the word ‘God,’ the word ‘Satan’ is a title or descriptor for the devil, not his name. In the Hebrew Bible, the word translated Satan in English is שָׂטָן. In the Greek Scriptures, the word is Σατανᾶς, ᾶ, ὁ.…

  • Why You Should (Almost) Never Quote Just a Single Verse of Scripture

    I see it all the time. And almost every time I see it, it makes me cringe. Quoting a single verse from the Bible. Verses like these are deeply meaningful to us because they hold precious promises or statements which encourage, strengthen and remind us of GOD and His love and providence for us. So,…

  • The Surprising Truth About the Evolution of Idolatry

    In the previous post, I explained how humanity’s most fundamental problem is our struggle to “see” beyond our physical senses, and how this failure leads to our most significant problem: a distorted view of GOD, which in turn, leads to idolatry. Let’s expound on how idolatry results from a failure to see GOD as He…

  • Why Do Christians Worship on Sunday?

    Why do Christians worship on Sunday? It’s a simple question and there are a few reasons. Here are three basic reasons why Christians assemble together to worship on Sunday. Reason #1: Christians celebrate their belief that Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the first day of the week. Scripture says: 1 On the first…

  • Top 10: Reasons I Believe the Bible is GOD’s Word

    Many people wonder if the Bible can be trusted. Is it really divine or a collection of stories, fairy tales, myths and legends meant to appease some innate need for religion. The Bible plainly states that faith is required in order to please GOD (see Hebrews 11:6). Therefore, we can rest assured that the Bible…

  • You Can Outlaw the Message But You Can’t Outrun the Consequences

    As the endless war of morality rages on in the hearts of nations, the active battle grounds periodically shift to new issues. Today, those battle grounds include issues such as abortion, so-called “gay rights,” increased general acceptance of secularistic ideas with a decreasing religious population, capital punishment and prison overcrowding, environmental protection and “climate change,”…

  • How Can I Know if I’m Saved?

    “How can I know if I am saved?” There is perhaps no more important question. Ultimately, the only opinion that truly matters is GOD’s, for He is our Creator, Sustainer and Judge. So we shall look to Him for answers. Here are three simple, yet weighty questions a person should ask themselves when trying to…