After a discussion with a friend of mine concerning where people go when they die, I realized there is some confusion among believers about what the Bible teaches in this regard. What I hope to do here is provide a simple explanation for my friend and others who aren’t quite sure about this important topic.
Posts Tagged: Christ Jesus
Awaken Bible Prophecy Update 6-29-22: Making Sense of “Days of Noah” Prophecy
Many of us who watch the world through the lens of Bible prophecy may be scratching our heads wondering how to process what we anticipate may soon happen versus our understanding of what Scripture says. It appears as though something is out-of-whack.
Colossians 4:14 – Demas
If someone as steeped in the Holy Spirit and discerning as Paul can be duped, is it any wonder that some people today can deceive us by pretending to be a blood-bought believer in Jesus Christ? In Paul’s various epistles, he had the habit of mentioning faithful followers of Christ. He told of how they…
Ephesians 6:11 – The Schemes of the Devil
There should be no one reading this commentary who doesn’t see how darkness has risen in this land – indeed, throughout the entire world. Many who are secular apprehend that something is amiss, but they cannot describe it or adequately respond to it. Believers in Christ Jesus, however, have no excuse. If our guidebook is…
Ephesians 1:9 – The Mystery of His Will
In Scripture, we’re told that there are multiple mysteries of God. The classic definition of a Biblical mystery is that it’s something which is concealed in the Old Testament and revealed in the New. One of the most amazing mysteries to which we’re introduced in the Bible is the joining of Jews and Gentiles into…
2 Corinthians 12:10 – When I Am Weak
It’s very easy these days to lose heart. The enemy – although probably few in numbers – appears to have much strength. He certainly has momentum. When all the levers of power are arrayed against us, the odds look overwhelming. All we have to do is witness how the entire government of this nation has…