Judas Iscariot (Believer or Unbeliever, Remorse or Repentance)

What was Judas Iscariot’s spiritual condition? Was he ever truly a believer? Or was he a pretender all along?

That’s a great and important theological question—was Judas Iscariot ever truly a believer, like Peter and the other disciples, or even the thief on the cross? Or was he a pretender all along? Let’s compare these two views clearly, using Continue reading Judas Iscariot (Believer or Unbeliever, Remorse or Repentance)

The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stands as a dramatic witness to God’s holiness and the danger of usurping spiritual authority.

The book of Numbers recounts one of the most dramatic challenges to God’s appointed leadership – the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This uprising against Moses and Aaron was no mere personality conflict; it struck at the heart of God’s authority Continue reading The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

What Does It Mean to Take the Name of the Lord in Vain?

A life honoring God leads to true contentment, but a vain, reckless life that dishonors God will end in disaster. Choose reverence over ruin. (Exodus 20:7)

Taking the name of the Lord in vain means using God’s name in a way that shows disrespect or a lack of reverence. This is clearly taught in the Bible. As Moses recorded in Leviticus 19:12, “Do not bring shame Continue reading What Does It Mean to Take the Name of the Lord in Vain?

A personal note from Nebuchadnezzar II, the richest most powerful man who ever lived

Nebuchadnezzar humbled by God because of his pride and refusal to honor God's sovereignty

Greetings from King Nebuchadnezzar to all people everywhere. I hope you’re at peace. I want to personally share the amazing things the Most High God has done for me. His miracles are great and His wonders mighty. His kingdom lasts Continue reading A personal note from Nebuchadnezzar II, the richest most powerful man who ever lived

Critical Review of Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons

Alexander Hislop's The Two Babylons has commendable concern for doctrinal purity, but the methodology is flawed and speculative.

Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons argues that many practices and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church are rooted in ancient Babylonian paganism. Hislop contends that the Catholic Church, through its rituals, doctrines, and hierarchy, represents a continuation of the idolatrous Continue reading Critical Review of Alexander Hislop’s The Two Babylons