Matthew 13:24-51 Parable of the Tares
Matt 13:24-51 Parable of the Tares of the Field CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is the second parable of the kingdom of heaven. This parable of the tares concerns the difference between the children of the kingdom and the children of the wicked one (13:38). Like the first parable, Jesus interpreted this one for the disciples. So, […]
Matthew 9:18-38 The Shepherd of the Sheep
Matt 9:18-38 The Shepherd of the Sheep CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We always have to remember in studying the book of Matthew that we are literally reading about Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, revealing himself to Israel. Though we can often glean some spiritual truths, we have to be certain to learn the doctrinal application of the […]
Satan – Can Christians be influenced by Satan?
Absolutely!! Satan can and does influence Christians! It is commonly thought, today, that Satan and his evil spirits cannot influence Christians. This is a common misconception that results from bad preaching and teaching. Rather than rely upon our own opinions about the matter, we’ll look to the Bible to see what God has to say. Satan […]
Who are “Lucifer,” “Satan,” and “Beelzebub?”
Lucifer, Satan and Beelzebub are the Devil. The devil has many different forms in the Bible. He is known as “the anointed cherub” in Eze 28:14; an “angel of light” in 2 Cor 11:14; a “great red dragon having seven heads and ten horns” in Rev 12:3; “that old serpent” in Rev 12:9; a “lion” in […]
Matthew 4:1-11 The Temptation of Jesus
Immediately following the Lord’s baptism, Jesus was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by the devil. It is common for God to test a man whom he plans to use or bless. Just as God tried Abraham when he told him to kill his son, Isaac, God tried his own […]
Who is Belial?
Belial is the devil. The first time “Belial” appears in your Bible, he is found in Deut 13:13. If you refer to our question under “Bible Curiosities” on the number 13, you will find that the number 13 is a bad number. So, when you see a new word like “Belial” showing up in a […]
Genesis 3:1-4 Corrupting God’s Word
Genesis 3:1-4 Corrupting God’s Word CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The devil showed up to destroy the beautiful earth and creatures that God had made. He appeared as a serpent, the subtlest beast (Rev. 12:9), which didn’t look like a snake until after it was cursed (Gen. 3:14). The only weapon that he used to cause […]
Genesis 1:4-31 Something Bad Out There
The second day of creation, the day the firmament called heaven is made, is the only day about which it was not said, “it was good.” 1st Day verse 4 “it was good” 2nd Day 3rd Day verse 12 “it was good” 4th Day verse 18 “it was good” 5th Day verse 21 “it was […]