What does to “set light by” father and mother mean?
In Deut. 27:16, we find this curse, “Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother.” And then in Ezek 22:7, we find this, “In thee have they set light by father and mother.” Just looking at the verses doesn’t seem to give us anyway of knowing what they are saying. However, […]
Where did the dinosaurs come from?
Good Question!! When you read through the Bible, you don’t find a single reference to dinosaurs. But, you do find some interesting verses that shed some light on where they came from and when they roamed the earth. Remember, though, that most of the “dinosaur skeletons” that “scientists” have assembled are made up of plaster […]
Why is the number 13 such a bad number?
When men universally do or say certain things, they often don’t realize that there is a Biblical reason why they do the things they do and say the things that they say. It is typical for high-rise buildings to skip the 13th floor, for instance. That is not a mere superstition. The number 13 typically […]
What is the doctrine of Balaam in Revelation 2:14?
It is a doctrine of fornication and eating things sacrificed to idols. Right before the Jews entered the land of Canaan, they destroyed the kingdoms of Og, king of Bashan, and Sihon, king of the Amorites. As a result, Balak, the king of Moab, outside of whose land the Jews were camped, feared an attack […]
What colors are the precious stones in Revelation 21:19-20?
They may be clear. Some of the precious stones in the foundations of the wall of New Jerusalem are common and you probably have an idea what they look like on earth. But some of the other stones are more unfamiliar. The following descriptions should help you understand their earthly appearance a little better. 1. […]
Why does the Bible tell us, “Be not righteous over much”?
So you don’t destroy yourself. When Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes, he was writing to us about things “under the sun.” In other words, these instructions found in this book concern things down here and not things that deal with the after-life. Both verse 16 and verse 17 have very practical application to us today just like […]
Does “the drinker’s verse” really support strong drink?
No. The answer to your question is, of course, found in the cross references to this scripture. In Deut 14:22, this is the tithe In Deut 14:23, this tithe was to be EATEN In Deut 12:16, however, they were not to eat the blood In Deut 12:17-18, they were not to eat in their gates […]
What is the scriptural basis for the “altar call?”
It is not a New Testament doctrine. When you read the New Testament, there are a number of things that we have today that are not found there. You don’t find Church buildings or baptisteries or altars or steeples, for instance. Yet these are as common in churches and cities as courthouses. In the New […]
Why does God say to give strong drink to one who is ready to perish?
Yes. A listener wrote asking about this proverb. Here was his question. Why does God say to give strong drink to one who is ready to perish? That sounds like God advocates drinking. Is this talking about one who is not saved? Here’s our answer: Prov 31:6 is referring to the same practice that doctors […]
Judgment of the Great Whore Rev. 17:1-18
As we saw last week, the great whore is the Roman Catholic Church. There are numerous evidences of her whoredom, some of which are the following: · Worldwide influence – v.1 and v.15 peoples, multitudes, nations and tongues pictured as many waters – the RCC held strong control over much of Europe for centuries and […]