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Do We Know Who the 24 Elders of Revelation Are?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

There is much speculation as to who the 24 elders in Revelation are. As you can see, they are seated on thrones, dressed in white robes, wearing crowns. Whoever these elders are, one of the things you...

What Does the Bible Say about Respecting Our Elders?

Jessica Brodie

What does the Bible say about respecting our elders, and why is this important today? The good news is the Bible says plenty about the importance of respecting our elders....

How Is the Bible “Divinely Inspired”?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The question of the Divine inspiration of Scripture is one that has ebbed within society in recent years. Bodie Hodge, speaker and writer for Answers in Genesis, addressed a state school several years...

Why Was Capernaum Such an Important City in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

In the ancient world, Capernaum was the place to live if you wanted a life as a merchant. Capernaum existed as a trading village of about 1500 people on the northwestern Galilean seashore to the south...

Is There Any Significance to Colors in the Bible?

Madeline Twooney

In modern Christianity, colors are used frequently to represent the differing facets of God’s character and promises. Colors, like numbers, have significant meaning in the Bible. Understanding w...

What Is the Cultural Significance of Sharing a Meal?

Heidi Vegh

We see in the New Testament that Jesus held this tradition in high esteem and proceeded to place a high significance on sharing a meal throughout His ministry. We often find Him reclining at a table, ...

What Should We Know about the Number 12 in the Bible?

Andy Lee

Have you wondered if numbers repeated in the Bible, like the number 12, have special meaning? ...

What Is Elihu’s Intense Message to Job’s Friends?

Betty Dunn

We know about the friends who treated Job poorly, but what do we think of the mysterious Eliju who shows up after they do?...

Does God Judge Some Sins More Than Others?

Denise Kohlmeyer

Many of us—myself included—have believed or been taught that God weighs every sin equally upon his divine scale of justice. It may surprise you, then, as it did me, that that is not the case at all....

Why Is Mount Sinai One of the Most Important Landmarks in the Bible?

Emma Danzey

This landmark was significant to the communication between God and Moses, as well as the place of intimacy. Mount Sinai itself is not holy, however, the Lord dwelling on top of that mountain made it h...

14 Reasons Humility Is Good for Building Up Your Faith

Lisa Loraine Baker

Faith brings to us the awareness and joyful acknowledgement of God. The Bible tells us without faith it is impossible to please God, and God rewards those who humbly draw near to and believe in Him&nb...

Why Is Circumcision So Important in the Bible?

Ed Jarrett

Circumcision is a through-line in the Bible. Old Testament believers performed this act as a sign of their devotion to God, and New Testament believers debate the "circumcision of the heart." But why ...

Why Did God Appear So Many Times to Moses?

Dawn Wilson

God did not necessarily call, appear to, and communicate with Moses because of his innate skills or personality. The Scriptures remind us that God often chooses the foolish, weak, lowly, and despised ...

The Cautionary Tale of the Sanhedrin

Heather Adams

The Sanhedrin were the ruling governmental body during Jesus time. In the Bible, they are most famous for condemning Jesus to death in a sham trial. Their story is not a good one, but they were still ...

Do We Have an Accurate Revelation Timeline of End Times Events?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

Many events will take place before the Revelation timeline. There will be people popping on the scene pretending to be the Messiah. ...

What Exactly Is a Theophany?

Mike Leake

If you see a picture of Jesus in your cheese toast does this qualify as a theophany? What about God appearing to Moses in a burning bush, is that one? When an angel appears to someone, do we use anoth...

What Should Christians Know about What the Bible Says about Spanking?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

Does the Bible say anything about spanking or are we asking the wrong question?...

The Awe-Inspiring Truth: We Are "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"

Lianna Davis

We often hear Psalm 139:14 referenced when a friend announces a new baby. The miracle of new life is truly incredible, enough so that David says we are "fearfully and wonderfully made." But beyond pre...

What Are the Different Types of Angels in the Bible?

Mike Leake

My aim here is to outline what the Scripture tells us about the different types of angels and to go no further into speculation. It is an important topic. And I believe angels still act in our world t...

What Does Jesus Mean When He Says "Whatever You Do for the Least of These"?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

"Whatever you do for the least of these" is one of the most famous passages in the New Testament. But have we missed the point that Jesus was making?...