Category Archives: Apologetics
“What is a breif survey of the book of Revelation?”
Author: Revelation 1:1,4, 9 and 22:8 specifically identify the author of the Book of Revelation as the apostle John. Date of Writing: The Book of Revelation was likely written between A.D. 95 and 96 Purpose of Writing: The Revelation of Jesus … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about being a lesbian?”
Some are under the assumption that, while the Bible condemns gay sex between men, it nowhere condemns being a lesbian/lesbianism. Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 mention men having sex with other men, but say nothing of women having sex with other women. … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about reincarnation?”
The concept of reincarnation is completely without foundation in the Bible, which clearly tells us that we die once and then face judgment (Hebrews 9:27). The Bible never mentions people having a second chance at life or coming back as … Continue reading
“What is the Preterist view of the end times?”
The preterist interpretation of Scripture regards the book of Revelation as a symbolic picture of early church conflicts, not a description of what will occur in the end times. Preterism denies the future prophetic quality of most of the book … Continue reading
“Will those cast into hell be instantly consumed/extinguished?”
Annihilationism is the belief that unbelievers will not experience an eternity of suffering in hell, but will instead be “extinguished” after death. For many, annihilationism is an attractive belief because of the awfulness of the idea of people spending eternity … Continue reading
“Are there different levels of punishment in hell?”
The idea that there are different levels of punishment in hell derives primarily from the Divine Comedy written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and 1321. In it, the Roman poet Virgil guides Dante through the nine circles of hell. The … Continue reading
“What is replacement theology?”
Replacement theology (also known as supersessionism) essentially teaches that the church has replaced Israel in God’s plan. Adherents of replacement theology believe the Jews are no longer God’s chosen people, and God does not have specific future plans for the … Continue reading
“How can we be happy in Heaven if all of our loved ones are not there?”
It’s hard to imagine that we can be happy in heaven if we have an awareness that those we loved on earth are not present. We do know that when we arrive in Heaven, we will not have anything to … Continue reading
“Will we eat food in heaven?”
Many people ask whether we will eat food in heaven because eating is not only necessary to stay alive, but it is also so very enjoyable! Because eating is enjoyable, many people conclude that what is enjoyable on earth (sex, family … Continue reading
“Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?”
Many people say that the first thing they want to do when they arrive in heaven is see all their friends and loved ones who have passed on before them. In eternity, there will be plenty of time to see, … Continue reading
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