General Bible Study (Bible Study)
A Study Concerning The Old Testament Account Of Creation - Joel Hendon
A knowledge of the Holy Bible is an absolute requirement if one expects to reap the rewards which are expressed in it. It is a massive book and is filled with straight forward language as well as symbolic and figurative portions. One must understand however, that even the parts which are... Submitted 19 days 17 hours ago.
Biblical Period Of Extraordinary Length Of Human Life Spans Examined - Joel Hendon
We have often mentioned the matter-of-fact style in which the Holy Bible is written. Unlike the writings of a modern day fiction writer, explanations of extraordinary facts often go without comment by the authors. The unusually long lives of the earth’s inhabitants from the creation until... Submitted 16 days 21 hours ago.
Gleaning A Passage Of Scripture For All It’s Worth - Joel Hendon
There is a passage of scripture in the New Testament which has an enormous amount of meaning that Christians should know in detail. Mostly, it is easy to discern but there are some phrases which are easily to misunderstand, even though perhaps the very misunderstanding is somewhat slight. ... Submitted 8 days 18 hours ago.
- Denny SmithThere are many misconceptions about the church of Christ and about its membership and what they think. It is often said that the membership of the church of Christ are the people who think they are the only ones who are going to be saved. One wonders if people who make statements like that have... Submitted 8 days 23 hours ago.
What Offices Were Authorized In The First Century Church? - Joel Hendon
The organization of the first century church of Jesus Christ was pure and simple in it’s beginning. It was understood well by the early Christians. God always, from the beginning of time, had leaders who helped guide the people with his wishes. Actually, from the first couple and their... Submitted 11 days 16 hours ago.
Did God See Man Differently Under The Old Law Than Under The New? - Joel Hendon
Many people view the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, or anyone else under the first, Patriarchal age and the second, Mosaical age as a cruel and angry God. And then they see Him as an all loving God under the law of Christ. Is this true, or even logical? We have one scripture which makes this... Submitted 27 days 19 hours ago.
Biblical Church Government: What is Right, What is Wrong - Joel Hendon
The church of the Bible is the kingdom of God. It is a spiritual kingdom. Even though God is the supreme ruler which fit’s the category as a Monarchy, he has placed the church (kingdom) in the hands of his son, Jesus until the end of time. The following passages explain this: But now... Submitted 34 days 21 hours ago.
Sayings Credited To The Bible Which Aren’t Biblical-Part 2 - Joel Hendon
Continuing to discuss the many sayings which sound as if they might have come from the Holy Bible but did not. Most of them, fortunately, are good advice and may have a message which is also given in the bible in some other form. Moderation in all things This may sound good and to a certain... Submitted 78 days 22 hours ago.
Sayings Credited To The Bible Which Aren’t Found There-Part 1 - Joel Hendon
Many sayings, or quotes that have been improperly referenced as quotes from the Holy Scriptures, simply are not in them. There are a number of them which state a principle of approximately the same meaning as something in the Bible, and yet there are others which are not at all inferred and are... Submitted 80 days 22 hours ago.
Things Easy To Understand About The Book Of Revelation - Joel Hendon
Many people are like myself to a degree, they find the book of Revelation, the last book in the Bible, difficult to understand. I do to…especially some parts of it. But there are some things in it that are plain writing and not symbolic. If we give them enough attention, you can grasp the... Submitted 97 days 17 hours ago.
Those of us who choose non-denominational Christianity are often asked, and sometimes even criticized, for our singing a cappella in our worship. Let me explain one thing before I begin. If you can see nothing wrong either way, and you attend somewhere that uses instrumental music to accompany... Submitted 112 days 18 hours ago.
Whatever A Man Sows, That He Will Also Reap: Lessons from Osama bin Laden - Joel Kontinen
It might not always be easy for many of us steeped in western rationalism to realise that spiritual laws are real and they work. Taking the recent death of Osama bin Laden as an example, we might see that the lesson the apostle Paul taught the 1 st century Galatian Christians has not ceased to be... Submitted 278 days 18 hours ago.
Praising God - More Than You Can Imagine - Mark Parsec
Have you ever felt all alone? Have you ever been confused and didn’t know what to do? Have you ever been filled with grief because you lost a loved one, a job or a home? Well, then praise the Lord! Because, regardless of whatever we may be going through, it is important to know that we... Submitted 1 year 89 days ago.
Memorial Day and Christian Martyrs - Mark Parsec
Tomorrow is Memorial Day; when we recognize the millions of men and women from the armed services who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. These brave individuals paid for the price of freedom, not just their blood, sweat and tears, but with their very lives. Those of us who... Submitted 1 year 256 days ago.
How Old Is The Universe? - Theories From The Bible -
- David PekrulAs I sit at my computer this morning, a new year has dawned. It is known as the year 2010, the end of the first decade of the 21st century. This will be another year of debate as to just how old the universe really is. Many will say that it is millions of years old. Some will even claim it to... Submitted 2 years 40 days ago.
Christianity the Upside-Down Faith - Joel Kontinen
Christianity in unique. It differs from all other religions because of its radical, life-changing message. It is not just an ideology among others. While many religions have codes of conduct, the faith Jesus Christ established transforms a person who believes in Him. As the apostle Paul writes in... Submitted 2 years 192 days ago.
Answers to Biblical Questions: For Philip Yaffe and All Who Are Interested - Part 1 - Teresa Ortiz
The purpose for this article is to answer some important questions regarding faith by one of our fellow Searchwarp family members and might be better understood after reading his article found here . As a firm believer in giving biblical answers to biblical questions, this piece will be filled... Submitted 2 years 206 days ago.
Does The Holy Bible Really Condone Slavery? - Joel Hendon
Those who follow my writings with any regularity, know that one of my hobbies in my biblical articles is that of study. I believe it absolutely necessary that anyone striving to be pleasing in God’s sight must be an avid student of his word. I repeat once more my favorite thought: “No... Submitted 27 days 15 hours ago.
Types of Biblical Tithing; The Three Tithes of the Bible, Part 2 - Mogama
In Part 1 of this article , I discussed the Mosaic Tithe ( Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:8-10 , etc) and Jacob's Tithe ( Genesis 28:20-22 ). This final discussion deals with the third form of tithing in the Bible: Abraham's Tithe aka The Abrahamic Tithe ( Genesis 14:17-20 Submitted 29 days 20 hours ago.
Types of Biblical Tithing; The Three Tithes of the Bible, Part 1 - Mogama
The word “tithe” is translated from ma’aser in the Old Testament or OT, and apodekatoo in the New Testament or NT. “Tithe” means tenth , one-tenth , or ten percent (10%). To calculate the tithe on any monetary amount, divide the amount by 10 or multiply it by 0.1.... Submitted 31 days 16 hours ago.
Explaining God's Different Laws And The Reasons For Them - Joel Hendon
It is vitally important that people “rightly divide” the word of God. Paul wrote to Timothy this admonition: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV) From before the creation... Submitted 59 days 17 hours ago.
Sayings Which Are Credited To The Bible But Are Not In It: Part 3 - Joel Hendon
This is the third, and final part of a series concerning old time sayings which many think came from the Bible, yet they are not there. The sentiments of some are there but the precise quote is not. God helps those who help themselves: The exact origin of this saying is not known, but it is... Submitted 74 days 18 hours ago.
The amazing revelation of the God of the Bible covers Him from the creation story of the universe and man. Yet it was not written until some 2550 A.M. (Anno Mundi-the year if the earth). This revelation was given Moses, that a full recording of the creation and history of man throughout the... Submitted 79 days 20 hours ago.
Christianity, the “Mischievous Superstition” that Conquered the World - Joel Kontinen
Christianity, the “Mischievous Superstition” that Conquered the World The Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus (AD 56 – ca. AD 117) was definitely no fan of Christianity. In his Annales he described “a most mischievous superstition” that had spread from Judea all... Submitted 82 days 19 hours ago.
Trying To Envision Life Under the Patriarchal And Mosaical Dispensations - Joel Hendon
The lives of Adam and Eve were utopian in the beginning. God had placed their every need within their grasp, in a beautiful and comfortable setting. Until they disobeyed Him. Eventhough the devil had assured them they would not die, they did die spiritually. They were separated from... Submitted 99 days 15 hours ago.
