What Is the Millennium in Question? Why Is This Millennium in Question? The Views Dispensational Premillennialism Historical Premillennialism Postmillennialism Amillennialism Conclusion What Is the Millennium in Question? When Christians discuss their millennial views, they are speaking of t...

Introduction What Is the Canon of Scripture? Who Decided Which Books Should Be Placed in the Bible? What Criteria Were Used in Determining Which Books Belonged in the Bible? How Do We Know the Correct Books Are in the Bible? Do Jews and Christians Use the Same Old Testament? What Effect Did the Council of Nicea Have on Determining What Books Belong...

Introduction Interpretive Methods Science-Based Methods Theistic Evolution Gap Theory Day-Age Theory Apparent-Age Theory Punctuated 24-Hour Theory Scientific Creationism Exegetically Based Methods 24-Hour Interpretation Framework Interpretation Historical Creationism Final Remarks Introduction Everybody thes...

Did you know that God has offered forgiveness for your sins and assurance of eternal life through faith in His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ? "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world...

Introduction Solving the Synoptic Problem Additional Resources Introduction The first three books of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, are commonly called the Synoptic Gospels. They have gained this title because they are very similar to each other yet commonly different from John's Gospel. In fact, their similarities and relation...

At the Blue Letter Bible, we consistently receive questions on tithing, on which, if any, of the often "strange" Levitical laws (e.g., Do not weave two kinds of fabric together) apply to the believer today, on when to celebrate Old Testament feast days, et cetera. These are all questions borne out of an inadequate understanding of the agreement mad...

What was the "thorn in the flesh" to which Paul makes reference in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9? To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is suf...

Who were the authors of the Bible and when did they write? The identity of a book's author can sometimes give great insight into its meaning and intent. Some of the books of the Bible have easily identifiable authors while others remain a mystery to this very day. The list below provides a key to probable Biblical authorship. Old Testament Auth...

Introduction Why Did God Create Hell? Why Would a God of Love Send People to Hell? Will God Send People To Hell? Introduction This study is an excerpt of the book by Don Stewart entitled What Everyone Needs To Know About God, which is part of The Basic Bible Study Series published by Dart Press, Orange, California.  Used by permission...

Is gambling sinful? No, not in and of itself, but it can be. Some Christians will disagree with gambling on the grounds that spending one's money (that really belongs to God) in such a fashion is really poor stewardship. But one argument in favor of the Christian's freedom to indulge in gambling is the people who do it purely for the entertainment...

Generally speaking, abortion is bad, or even wrong, because it ends the life of a human being simply because that human life is an inconvenience to the mother (or to the child's family). There are, essentially, two things that need to be understood in order to come to this conclusion: 1) that killing another person for selfish reasons is wrong,...

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he arose again from the dead. He ascended into hea...

When we speak of God's attributes, we are talking about those characteristics that helps us to understand who He truly is. That which follows is a thorough, yet incomplete list and summary of His attributes. Eternality Mercy Goodness Omnipotence Grace Omnipresence Holiness Omniscience Immanence Righteousness Immu...

How should we, as New Testament believers, fulfill the Creation Mandate, "Be fruitful and multiply"? In Genesis 1:28, God commands His creature (man) to be fruitful and multiply. This is mandated from the Creation and so, stands wholly apart from the Mosaic Covenant; and thus, the command still has bearing today - but only truly in the risen Chr...

Why should we study Scripture and doctrine? "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" — Psalms 11:3 If we have no solid base, if we know not the words of our Lord, nor comprehend their meaning, we shall surely be laid flat when the gales of false teaching assail us. Without the conscientious study of what God has shown us...

Introduction The Cosmic Struggle on the Cross Jesus: Great High Priest and Perfect Sacrifice The Eternal Sufferings of God in Christ God Suffers Far More than Any Man! Our God is a Consuming Fire Notes Introduction A superficial reading of the gospel narratives concerning the death of Jesus will show that He was nailed to the cross at 9 o'c...