Word Meanings
Word meanings in scripture are best derived from how the Bible itself uses them. Otherwise we end up with confusion.
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Covenants of God
The covenants of God can more easily be understood with a series of diagrams showing who is included or not in the covenant at its different stages in history.
The Creation Story in Genesis
The creation story in Genesis helps to dispel the erroneous theory some promote that the day starts at sunrise rather than sunset.
Jesus’ Crucifixion
The crucifixion was on Friday and the entry into Jerusalem the Sunday before. Or was it? What is the meaning of Good Friday if it wasn’t?
The Daily Sacrifice
Here the daily sacrifice, recognizing that sacrifice is a supplied word, is considered to be one of God’s appointed times. Significant new insights on the meaning of the daily.
What is Sin?
What is sin and what is its origin? How could a good God have ever allowed it to begin in the first place? Find the answers here from Scripture.
Does God Destroy? Questions Part 4
This part looks at scriptural examples of the wrath of God and shows how they follow a pattern that helps to reveal what the wrath of God really is and the mechanism by which it works.
12 Signs of the End Times
Twelve signs of the end times showing that things are coming together for a very soon end of the world.
The Millennium
Here the millennium is laid out in a very clear, logical order with diagrams so that you can see how the events will unfold. The Bible explains itself when you let it.
The Origin of Sin
What is the origin of sin? Did God who created all things make it? Who do we blame? What will be the final outcome? Will sin go on forever? Find the answers here from Scripture.
Idioms Defined, Part 2
Is the Biblical phrase ‘first day of the week’ an idiom? Definition and common usage exclude that possibility with rather profound implications for Sunday-keepers.
Idioms Defined, Part 1
Idioms and their meaning greatly affects understanding even of the key Bible phrases. First day of the week is an idiomatic, not literal translation. What does it really mean?
Inspirational Bible Verses
: Inspirational Bible verses are those which will help lift us up and give us courage when we are down.
Fire and Brimstone, Part 7
The consuming fire of God’s presence has a different effect than you might think. Read what the Bible has to say about it.
The Difference Between Guilt and Shame
The difference between guilt and shame is that shame is the result of guilt. Remove the cause (guilt) and the result (shame) disappears.
Biblical Forgiveness, Part 3
Bible verses on forgiveness in the Old Testament and in the New Testament show that forgiveness has two meanings. Understanding both helps us accept and experience forgiveness much more easily.
Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is said by some to have happened on a Wednesday – the midst of the week mentioned in Daniel 9:27. Are there problems with this theory? Is it Biblical?
Eternal Fire – Loving God?
If God subjects the lost to eternal fire, is He really a loving God? Here is a clue: Sodom and Gomorrha suffered the vengeance of eternal fire – Jude 9. But that fire is out.
The Exodus Tabernacle
The Exodus tabernacle makes a marvellous prayer template. A diagram of the tabernacle shows pieces of furniture that can be related to parts of a prayer.
Daniel’s Prophecy
Daniel’s prophecy of chapter 8, as viewed in an end-time context, fits very well with the trend of current world events. Are they about to be fulfilled?
Famous Bible Verses
Famous bible verses are famous for a variety of reasons. Therefore it is a matter of opinion as to which are the most famous. But here are some popular ones with a little commentary.
Daniel’s Vision of Chapter 8
Daniel’s vision of chapter 8, as viewed in an end-time context, fits very well with the trend of current world events. Are they about to be fulfilled?
Fire and Brimstone, Part 5
Brimstone is often thought of as something like a hotter form of fire. It is actually related to the physical presence of God.
Biblical Forgiveness, Part 2
The definition for forgiveness includes that God forgives us. It is also important that we receive and accept that forgiveness because God does not force it upon us. We must accept what God gives.
God vs Science
God vs Science is referred to as Theodicy. Although this story involving Albert Einstein is concocted is brings up a good point about the coexistence of good and evil.
Colossians 2, Part 1
This study examines Colossians 2:14-17 in its context, looking at original word meaning to let the Bible interpret itself.
The Definition of Guilt
The definition of guilt usually fails to recognize the extent to which it is a two-party process. Overcoming guilt also involves understanding the attitude of the one we have wronged.
Bible Code Predictions
Bible Code Predictions are much disputed. However, there is a way to understand many Bible topics including future predictions using interpretive methods that the Bible itself spells out.
Bible Questions
Bible questions with Bible answers to match. What do you want to know about what God is like. The answer might be here. If not, you can ask it.
Bible Resurrections
There are a number of special Bible resurrections, separate from the general resurrections that involve all of the lost or the saved. These are each described here.