Category Archives: Guest Contributors
“What is the significance of a red heifer in the Bible? Is a red heifer a sign of the end times?”
According to the Bible, the red heifer—a reddish-brown cow, probably no more than two years old which had never had a yoke on it—was to be sacrificed as part of the purification rites of the Mosaic Law. The slaughtering of … Continue reading
“Jesus wept – why did Jesus weep?”
Two passages in Scripture teach that Jesus wept. In both instances our Lord was looking on man’s misery, and both demonstrate our Lord’s (loving) human nature, His compassion for people and the life He offers to those who believe. When … Continue reading
“Is Christianity a white man’s religion?”
In the past 2,000 years, the vast majority of Christians have been white/European. While Christianity had its beginnings in the Middle East, it spread rapidly to Europe and parts of Asia where Caucasians were the predominant race. The history of … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about soul sleep?”
“Soul sleep” is a belief that after a person dies, his/her soul “sleeps” until the resurrection and final judgment. The concept of “soul sleep” is not biblical. When the Bible describes a person “sleeping” in relation to death (Luke 8:52; … Continue reading
“What is the Salvation Army, and what do they believe?”
The Salvation Army describes itself as “an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church with its own distinctive governance and practices.” Most people recognize the red-and-white shield of the Salvation Army as representing a social services organization that responds to … Continue reading
“Do we become angels after we die?”
Angels are beings created by God (Colossians 1:15-17) and are entirely different from humans. They are God’s special agents to carry out His plan and to minister to the followers of Christ (Hebrews 1:13-14). There is no indication that angels … Continue reading
“Is there any conclusive proof of God?”
The answer to this question depends greatly on what is meant by “conclusive” proof. Can we reach out and touch God or see Him in the same way that we touch and see people? No. But there are countless ways … Continue reading
“Is the United States a Christian nation?”
It may seem intuitive, at first, to attempt to answer this question by focusing on government. But the best way to determine whether or not the United States is a Christian nation is to compare the philosophy of its people … Continue reading
“How can we have everlasting life when we still die?”
The Word of God assures us that all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ will have everlasting life (John 3:16; 6:47; 1 John 5:13). The Greek word translated “everlasting” means perpetual, eternal, forever. Perhaps the word “perpetual” best explains … Continue reading
THE WALL: a blog of Baptist Voice Ministries 