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How should one interpret the use of the numeral 144, 000 in the book of Revelation?
The “Jehovah’s Witnesses” teach that only 144, 000 people will gain heaven. They base their doctrine upon passages that are found in the book of Revelation (chapters 7 & 14). Who are the 144, 000 mentioned in these texts? Is the number literal or figurative? Study this article.
Heaven will be a wonderful reward for those faithful to God. Unfortunately the biblical teaching on this theme has been grossly perverted in numerous ways. Study this great topic in this article.
The literary unity of the Bible is evidence of Divine inspiration.
The Lamb’s blood flows from the book of Genesis all the way through the book of Revelation, and there are valuable lessons all along the way.
“Determinism” is a popular dogma — both in the skeptical community and in the religious environment. It has no support in either logic or scripture. Study this topic with us.
Will we recognize friends and loved ones in Heaven?
Want some twisted “theology” with that early morning steaming latté? You can obtain it at Starbucks.
This article is a discussion of the mysterious passage in Genesis 49:10-12. Especially, who was Judah’s “Shiloh”?
It is not difficult to see how vital it is to understand the role of Jesus’ blood in God’s redemptive plan.
A “doxology” is an eruption of praise offered to deity. It glorifies God and is a commentary on the piety of the dedicated soul. Study this topic with us in this week’s Penpoints article.
The most common impression of Jesus is that of a loving, tender, compassionate Savior. But there is another side to that “coin” — the one portrayed in Revelation 19:11ff.
On Sunday, before his crucifixion on Friday, Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. The crowds worshipped him. What was the significance of this momentous event? Study this episode with us. It is rich with precious truths.
In the past we have published several articles dealing with the innovation of using mechanical instruments of music in Christian worship. These essays have generated a flood of critical responses. We have categorized these defensive arguments, and in this article we offer our rebuttal.
Is the gift of speaking in tongues still being given by the Holy Spirit?
Why do people cry? The Bible mentions human tears more than 500 times.
How does one account for some of those “hard sayings” in the Scriptures?
The apostle Paul’s reference to “the end” in 1 Corinthians 15 examined.
What is the biblical concept of time? In this article, we explore several ideas associated with time from a biblical perspective.