Category Archives: Guest Contributors
“Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?”
Malachi 1:2-3 declares, “’I have loved you,’” says the LORD. But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ the LORD says. ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have hated, and I have turned … Continue reading
“What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh?”
Countless explanations concerning the nature of Paul’s thorn in the flesh have been offered. They range from incessant temptation, dogged opponents, chronic maladies (such as eye problems, malaria, migraine headaches, and epilepsy), to a speech disability. No one can say … Continue reading
“What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?”
The dictionary defines wisdom as “the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting.” This is a theme that is recurring throughout the Bible. We know that Knowledge, on the other hand, is defined as having information … Continue reading
“Did Balaam’s donkey really talk to him?”
The story of Balaam and his talking donkey is found in Numbers 22. Balaam was a prophet of Israel who practiced divination and other magic arts, led Israel into apostasy, and was identified as a false prophet by Peter and … Continue reading
“What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?”
The millennial kingdom is the title given to the 1000-year reign of Jesus Christ on the earth. Some seek to interpret the 1000 years in an allegorical manner. They understand the 1000 years as merely a figurative way of saying … Continue reading
“Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?”
The recent discovery and translation of the fourth-century “Jesus’ wife papyrus” has reopened the discussion as to whether Jesus had a wife / was married. The “Jesus’ wife papyus” says, “Jesus said to them, ‘My wife …’” This discovery is … Continue reading
“Why does God allow Satan to attack us?”
It is true that God allows Satan a certain amount of freedom (see Job 1:12), but it should be understood that it is Satan’s choice to attack God’s children (see 1 Peter 5:8). It was never in God’s original design … Continue reading
“Why did God command Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?”
Abraham had obeyed God many times in his walk with Him, but no test could have been more severe than the one in Genesis 22. God commanded, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to … Continue reading
“When were Joseph and Mary considered married?”
There are three passages of Scripture that pertain specifically to the time of Joseph and Mary’s betrothal, the consummation of their marriage, and the birth of Jesus: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-56; Luke 2:1-7. Each passage reveals something about their relationship … Continue reading
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