Search Results for Ananias

What about Ananias and Sapphira?

April 9, 2015 // 183 Comments

Recently in Connecticut, a pastor stood in front of his church and confessed to the sin of adultery. Then the pastor fell down dead, right in front of everyone. This proves that God expects his people to live holy lives and if they don’t, he’ll kill them. Of course, that’s complete nonsense. The story [...]

How to Test the Spirits

March 30, 2023 // 11 Comments

Spirit, soul, and body – do you know the difference? Your spirit is that inner part of you that connects you to the spiritual world; your body or flesh is that external part of you that connects you to the physical world; and your soul is that part of you that chooses whether you are going to walk after the [...]

What is the Sin Leading to Death?

May 12, 2022 // 16 Comments

There are different types of sin, and some more serious than others. Apparently we should pray for those who do the lighter sins, but not waste time praying for those who do the bad ones. Ever heard that? It comes from this verse: If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and [...]

What a Difference a Word Can Make

February 18, 2021 // 28 Comments

We Christians are very good at drawing bad conclusions from good scriptures. This happens when we read a verse out of context. Sometimes it can happen because we miss one single word. Misread the Bible and you’ll end up with all sorts of screwy ideas. You’ll think we cleanse ourselves by confessing sins or [...]

Hot Potatoes

January 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Here are some hot potatoes we’re not afraid to touch: Am I completely forgiven? Can divorced people remarry? Can unbelievers take communion? Did God really hand Job over to Satan? Does God kill babies? Does God love me when I sin? Does God make me sick to teach me things? Does Jesus want me to sell my [...]

Eternal Security Scriptures

February 11, 2013 // 45 Comments

Below is a list of every scripture guaranteeing the eternal security of the believer. This list is a work-in-progress. Feel free to submit scriptures we’ve missed. – Old Testament (n = 9) – New Testament (n = 132) Don’t forget to check out the “what about” [...]

Who killed Herod?

March 1, 2011 // 86 Comments

In the past week numerous websites have declared that Christchurch’s recent earthquake was God punishing the city for its sin. But as I explained elsewhere, God’s remedy for sin is not earthquakes, hurricanes or terrorism. God dealt with all our sin at the cross. If God used natural disasters to judge cities, [...]

It’s Time for Judgment to Begin with the House of God (1 Peter 4:17)

February 24, 2011 // 62 Comments

For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? (1 Pet 4:17) This is a passage that seems to come up whenever something bad happens to Christians. If a pastor stumbles in sin and his church splits, it’s [...]

Subject Index

June 23, 2010 // 0 Comments

Click on a link below to be taken to a list of posts about that category. Numbers in brackets are the number of relevant posts. You can also search for posts in the main archive or scripture index. Subject index People index acceptance (6) AD70 (30) anger of God, see wrath announcements (48) art (1) ascension [...]

Bible Questions

April 30, 2010 // 72 Comments

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