Did Jesus Suffer in Hell at the Crucifixion? (Understanding Death, Hades, Gehenna, the Lake of Fire, and the Finished Work of the Cross)

He took your verdict, carried your curse, absorbed your wrath and walked out of the grave undefeated so you don't have to go to hell.

Some Christians have heard the phrase, “Jesus descended into hell,” and have wondered what it means. Did Jesus go to hell after He died? Did He suffer under Satan? Did Continue ReadingDid Jesus Suffer in Hell at the Crucifixion? (Understanding Death, Hades, Gehenna, the Lake of Fire, and the Finished Work of the Cross)

Balaam Teaches the Theology of Blessings for Israel (A Biblical Study of Numbers 22–24)

Balaam was a corrupt prophet who was compelled to proclaim some of the most beautiful blessings in Scripture.

The account of Balaam in Numbers 22–24 is one of the most remarkable narratives in the Old Testament. A pagan diviner is summoned by a fearful king to curse Israel, Continue ReadingBalaam Teaches the Theology of Blessings for Israel (A Biblical Study of Numbers 22–24)

Christ in the Feasts (A Scripture-Centered Study of Leviticus 23 and God’s Redemptive Program)

The New Testament teaches that these observances were not ends in themselves. They were “a shadow of things to come,” pointing beyond themselves to Christ (Colossians 2:16-17). Shadows are real, but they are not the substance. A shadow has shape, direction, and meaning, but it is designed to lead you to the Person standing in the light. When Christ came, He did not discard the meaning of the feasts, He fulfilled them.

God did not give Israel feast days as mere religious folklore or cultural tradition. Leviticus 23 calls them “feasts of the LORD” and “holy convocations” (Leviticus 23:2-4). In other words, Continue ReadingChrist in the Feasts (A Scripture-Centered Study of Leviticus 23 and God’s Redemptive Program)