This is not an article on the philosophy of truth, but some things the Bible teaches about truth. The Bible assumes truth to be reality, factual, and accurate. The Hebrew word for truth is אֶמֶת ʼemeth (H571). It means truth, reliability, stability, faithfulness, etc. B1 Exodus 34:6 WEB Yahweh passed by before him, and…
Romans 6:23 NLT For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. B1 We earn (work for) wages. This wage is death. B2 We do not earn salvation, despite what many Reformed claim about Classical/Reformed and Wesleyan/Arminians believe. It is a free…
Tommy Ice lists the following denials The following is a list of the seven major passages that deal with the last days for the church: 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 4:3-4; James 5:1-8; 2 Peter 2:1-22, 3:3-6; Jude 1-25. Every one of these passages repeatedly emphasizes the great characteristic of the final time…
A Few Thoughts About Music Many consider music to be neutral when it comes to worship music. If the words are Christian, they say, then it is Christian. Consider some of these clips. Then decide for yourself. Two sites for music by mood Audionautix Dark A Darker Heart Aggressive Hard Bounce Angry Aggressive Long…
A Few Thoughts About Beauty When people speak of beauty, they are usually referring to physical beauty of people, but that’s not what I’m writing about. Julie Roys has an article titled, “The Necessity of Beauty When Confronting Evil.” She writes: I was discussing this struggle once with a close friend, and he urged…
A Few Thoughts On Heaven Part 3 Part 3 Some facts about heaven B1 God lives and rules in heaven and from heaven. C1 2 Chronicles 20:6 NET He prayed: “O LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You…
A Few Thoughts on Heaven Part 2 A few verses and thoughts B1 Questions C1 After death D1 Existence? E1 We exist: F1 The dead talk: Revelation 6:9-10 NIV When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God…
A Few Thoughts on Heaven Part 1 Some views of heaven B1 Paradise, a distinct place. B2 A planet that is in outer space that will be brought to earth for the saints to live on. B3 The new creation. B4 The Garden of Eden restored. B5 A place beyond this universe where time…
C1 The letter is written to strangers D1 The Greek word is παρεπίδημος parepídēmos. It refers to someone who lives in their native country and moves to another country. D2 It might refer to E1 Their earthly existence and moving from Israel to the foreign lands that are mentioned here. E2 Their heavenly home…
A Few Thoughts on Hebrews 10:14 Hebrews 10:14 WEL For by one sacrifice, he has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. Hebrews B1 Was written by an unknown author, but the Holy Spirit is the originator. B2 Was written to show the greatness of Jesus Christ. C1 He is greater than the angels.…