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The Old Testament identifies the father of Samuel the prophet as both a Levite and an Ephraimite. How can this be? Did the Old Testament writers make a mistake? Not hardly. Below is one possible explanation for the seeming conflict.
Samuel’s prophecy concerning the coming kingdom of Christ discredits the theory of premillennialism.
In what sense is the Bible “inspired”? This passage affirms that the very words of the Bible are God’s.
It is never right to do wrong. But wrong-doing is compounded even more when one perverts Scripture in seeking to rationalize his evil. This week’s Q&A segment deals with the “gift” of celibacy. What is it?
Does one generation “inherit” accountability for the sins of a previous generation? Is “guilt” genetically transmitted? Some passages may seem to suggest this, but what is the truth of the matter? Study this issue with us.
This passage is a clear illustration of the fact that time, in biblical prophecy, is relative.
Isaiah’s vision of “Jehovah of hosts” argues the deity of Jesus Christ.
The Old Testament prophet Haggai instructs us on what is really important — and what is not.
In 1 Corinthians 7:15 Paul affirms that if an unbelieving mate abandons his Christian companion the Christian is “not under bondage.” Some allege that this provides an additional cause for divorce other than fornication (Matthew 5:32; 19:9). But is there real evidence for this position?
What is the mysterious “Book of Jashar” referenced in the Old Testament?
A discussion of whether a Christian can appeal to civil law in a defense against another Christian
Some may jump to the conclusion that the Bible contradicts itself with regard to Jesse’s sons. But such a conclusion is not necessary.
When 1 Peter 1:1, 2 is seen in concert with related biblical material, the doctrine of election is removed from the confusing fog of sectarian dogma.
Humankind has always been fascinated by the idea of talking to the dead. Necromancy is condemned in the Bible, but is speaking with the dead possible?
The first king of Israel’s fall from grace can serve as a warning for us today.
The first verse of the Gospel of John is absolutely brimming with meaning, and it refutes a host of popular errors.
Perhaps the most amazing thing about this procedure is the floodlight it casts upon the “person” inside the womb.
Christ is our attorney, pleading our case before the Father. What a thrilling concept!
Some point to Genesis 1:1-2 as a biblical basis for the Gap Theory. Yet a brief study of the grammar of this passage shows there is no such basis.
It is a serious mistake to make the prophetic time frame of the book of Revelation hinge one solitary expression.