What is the Rapture theory all about? And what does the Bible say about this fantastic “end-time” event? Is it real or merely a fictional idea?

Certain religionists, especially those who subscribe to the dogma of DISPENSATIONALISM (see), maintain that the “signs” of Matthew 24:1-34 indicate that the return of Christ is very near; they cons...

Some New Testament passages indicate Christ’s reign will end at some point. Others indicate it will last forever. Is this a contradiction? Can these passages be reconciled?

There are three basic words in the Greek N.T. that convey the idea of “ministering” in one way or another. (a) Diakonos, occurs about thirty times in the N.T. Generally it simply means “to serve.” ...

What is the meaning of Paul’s command, “Forbid not to Speak in tongues” (1 Cor. 14:39)? Does this imply that the gift of tongues was to continue to the end of time?

Let’s address these questions one at a time.

What Is the First Beast Coming Up from the Sea in Revelation 13?As I noted in my book, Revelation: Christ’s Final Message of Hope, the first beast in R...

This phrase has roots in the Old Testament. The book of Daniel alludes to “the abomination that makes desolate” (cf. 9:27, 11:31, 12:11). 

It is generally believed that 11:31 is a reference to the...

In 1992, Harold Camping, radio preacher out of Oakland, California, “prophesied” that history would end in 1994. It didn’t. Now, he is suggesting that the “great tribulation” is upon us, and all Christians should abandon the church. Read this review of the gentleman’s latest theory.

This word derives from the Latin term rapio, “to snatch.” The corresponding Greek expression is harpazo, signifying “caught up” (cf. 2 Cor. 12:2, 4) or “caught away” (Acts 8:39). At the time of Chr...

The case of Eutychus in Acts chapter 20 is a testament to the authenticity of the Christian religion and an assurance that death is not the end of existence.

It is time for a return to an era of fidelity that is seasoned with common sense and brotherly concern.

Three different Greek words are rendered “hell” in the King James translation of the Bible. (a) Hades is found ten times in the Greek N.T.; nine times it is rendered “hell,” once “grave” in the KJV...

Several Hebrew words are rendered by the English “wine,” the most common of which are yayin (134 times) and tirosh (33 times). The basic term for “wine” in the Greek New Testament is oinos (33 time...

This passage is a clear illustration of the fact that time, in biblical prophecy, is relative.

Predicting the return of Jesus Christ is a full-time hobby for some. Does Matthew 24 contain the signs needed to predict Christ’s return?

This word is an anglicized form of the Greek apologeia, literally meaning “a verbal defense.” It is found eight times in the New Testament, and a verb form occurs some ten times.

For example, Luke...

Although baptism is mentioned dozens of times in the New Testament, the rite has been so grossly misunderstood in a great variety of ways.

Did Jesus say that the law of Moses including Sabbath observance would last until the end of the world?

Man has ever entertained the hope that there is more to human existence that the experiences of earthly life. Even skeptics have a difficult time quenching this desire.

Does this key phrase from Revelation 1:1 mean that John’s prophecies would all be fulfilled within a short time span?