The “lust of the flesh” is a biblical concept that refers to the innate human desire for worldly pleasures and sensual gratification. This includes desires for food, sex, material possessions, and other temporal things that appeal to our physical appetites and fleshly nature. The Bible warns against being led astray by the lusts of the flesh. For example, Galatians 5:16 says “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” And 1 John 2:16 states “For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes…
Author: Aaron Chin
The Bible does not explicitly state the exact number of times Moses ascended Mount Sinai, but through a careful examination of the biblical text, we can determine the approximate number of his ascents. The key passages that provide details about Moses’ trips up the mountain are Exodus 19-34, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy. By analyzing these accounts, it becomes evident that Moses made at least four documented ascents of Mount Sinai, with the possibility of a fifth unconfirmed ascent. The First Ascent Moses’ first trip up Mount Sinai is recorded in Exodus 19. After the Israelites arrived at the wilderness of Sinai…
The Lord as our strength and song is a theme found throughout Scripture, but is specifically mentioned in Psalm 118:14, which says “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” This verse points to several key truths about God’s role in the life of the believer. The Lord as Our Strength To call the Lord our strength is to recognize that He is the source of power, might, and ability in our lives. As humans, we are finite, limited, and dependent creatures. But God is infinite, unlimited, and completely self-sufficient (Psalm 147:5). As the almighty…
The two witnesses are two mysterious prophetic figures who are mentioned in Revelation 11:1-14. They appear during the tribulation period before Christ’s second coming. There has been much speculation throughout church history about the identity of the two witnesses. Here is a summary of what the Bible reveals about them: Their Ministry The two witnesses are described as having a powerful prophetic ministry during the first half of the tribulation period. Revelation 11:3 says that they “will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” This time frame is equivalent to 3.5 years or 42 months, matching the first half of…
The nation of Israel plays a central role in biblical end-time prophecy. According to the Bible, in the last days prior to the return of Jesus Christ, several key events will take place in Israel and involving the Jewish people. Here are some of the major biblical prophecies concerning Israel’s role in the end times: Regathering of the Jewish People to Israel The Bible foretold that in the last days, the Jewish people would be regathered to the land of Israel after a long dispersion. This prophecy can be found in passages such as Isaiah 11:11-12, Ezekiel 37:21-22, and Zephaniah…
The question of whether the elect can be deceived is an important one that the Bible speaks about in several places. At its core, it involves understanding who the “elect” are according to Scripture, what it means for them to be “deceived,” and how God’s sovereignty relates to man’s free will. Let’s explore what the Bible teaches on this significant topic. Who Are the Elect? The “elect” refers to those God has chosen to receive salvation and eternal life. Several verses help shed light on who makes up the elect: – “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to…
Psalm 139:14 says “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” This verse speaks to the awe-inspiring way that God has created human beings. There are several important truths contained in this verse about how God sees us and how we should see ourselves. We are created by God First, the verse establishes that we are created by God. He is the one who made us and formed us. We exist because of Him. This stands in contrast to views that see humans as merely accidents of nature…
The Bible does not explicitly state a maximum age limit for human life, but it provides some clues that suggest there is a limit ordained by God. Here is an overview of what the Bible says about longevity and aging: Humans were created mortal Genesis 2:7 states that Adam was formed from the dust of the ground and became a “living soul” after God breathed the breath of life into him. This implies that humans were not created innately immortal. Our mortal bodies age and decay over time (Genesis 3:19). Lifespans before and after the Flood Prior to the Flood,…
The Bible contains many prophecies about the end times, the period leading up to and including the return of Jesus Christ. Here is an overview of some of the main events that will occur according to end times prophecy: The Rapture The rapture refers to the event where believers in Christ will suddenly be “caught up” to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17). At this time, Christians who have died will be resurrected and their bodies transformed into glorified bodies. Christians who are still alive will not die but will also be given glorified bodies and caught…
God created us for His glory and for us to have a relationship with Him. The Bible teaches that everything God created, including humans, was very good (Genesis 1:31). God did not need to create us, but He chose to out of His overflowing love and for His glory (Isaiah 43:7). Here are some key reasons the Bible gives for why God created us: For His Glory The primary reason God created us is for His glory. Revelation 4:11 says “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and…