Ahabs Reign

Yes, Ahab was one in a line of increasingly evil kings in Israel’s history, starting with the reign of Jeroboam. King Ahab “did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any of those before him” (1 Kings 16:30). Among the events chronicled in Ahab’s life that led to his downfall was his marriage …

Does the word “Amen” have ancient Israelite origins?

The short answer is YES, the Hebrew word translated “amen” literally means “truly” or “so be it.” “Amen” is also found in the Greek New Testament and has the same meaning. Nearly half of the Old Testament uses of amen are found in the book of Deuteronomy. In each case, the people are responding to curses pronounced by …

What does 2 Esdras 6 mean?

“Then did I consider these things, and they all were made through me alone, and through none other: by me also they shall be ended, and by none other.” 2 Esdras 2:6 This verse claims the sovereignty of God the Father alone in creation and judgment. The books of 1 and 2 Esdras are not part …

Did Constantine invent the Bible?

The short answer is NO. It is very important to clarify exactly what role the Emperor Constantine played in the Council of Nicea, what the purpose for the council was, what happened at Nicea, and briefly how the canon—the Bible as we know it—was formed. Constantine was a Roman Emperor who lived from 274 to …

Where in the Holy Bible does it say the husband is the spiritual leader in the family?

There are several definitions for spiritual leader, and the term brings to mind different things to different people. Some think of a spiritual leader as a sort of guru. Others think of him/her as a life coach, one who can guide others through the problems and trials of life. The Bible describes a spiritual leader as …

Who wrote the book of Joshua in the Bible?

The Book of Joshua does not explicitly name its author. More than likely Joshua the son of Nun, the successor of Moses as leader over Israel, penned much of this book. The latter part of the book was written by at least one other person after the death of Joshua. It is also possible that …

How does the parable of the woman with the issue of blood relate to us?

“And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she …

The Book of Romans

“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God”Romans 1:1 The Book of Romans was written in A.D. 56-58. The Apostle Paul wrote the the Book of Romans, he used a man named Tertius to transcribe his words. “I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the …

What is Marcionism?

Marcionism was a religious movement based on the teachings of the 2nd-century heretic Marcion of Sinope. While none of Marcion’s writings have survived to the present, his teachings are known through several early Christian writers including Justin Martyr (AD 100—165), Irenaeus of Lyons (AD 130—200) and Hippolytus (AD 170—235). These men combatted Marcion in defense …

Why does the Bible in Titus 1:2, tell us that we are predestined to eternal life by faith?

“Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began” Titus 1:1–2 It is impossible for someone to be saved without being elected …