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Why Did Noah Curse Canaan?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan)  What vile sin did Canaan perform on righteous Noah that earned him being cursed? The curse took place sometime after the flood when Noah took up farming. After harvesting the grapes from his vineyard, he made wine and got drunk. His inebriated condition led him to remove all his clothes and take a nap on his tent floor (Genesis 9:20 – 21). Ham, the youngest son who was at least 100 years old (see Genesis 5:32), then discovers his father Noah sleeping naked. He informs his two brothers who then discreetly cover him with a garment […]
Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan)  Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem when his parents, Mary and Joseph, lived in Nazareth (Luke 2:39)? The primary reason the birth of Jesus took place in Bethlehem was to fulfill the prophecy given by the minor prophet Micah. He stated the following: And you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, you being least among the thousands of Judah, out of you He (Jesus) shall come forth (be born) to Me, that is to become Ruler in Israel . . . (Micah 5:2, HBFV throughout). One of the most fascinating facts about the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is how God […]
What is the true origin of Halloween?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan)  What connection does the origin of Halloween have with Noah’s flood? Who, in the world, celebrates a version of the holiday? Evidence suggests that Halloween and the flood are linked by a certain fixation on the dead, death itself, and the occult. This link between the holiday and a celebration called the “day of the dead” is written about by Frank Humphrey. He wrote, “What is often overlooked, however, is that there is the remembrance of the ‘Day of the Dead’ followed by a New Year. This occurs on our (modern Roman-based) calendar at the end of […]
Bullocks and the Feast of Tabernacles
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  In Numbers 29:12-39 we find that for the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles there is a daily sacrifice of bulls (the KJV calls them bullocks). Thirteen bullocks are offered on the first day (which is a high sabbath), twelve bullocks on the second day and so on, decreasing daily in number until seven bullocks on the seventh day for a total of seventy. On the eighth day, called the Last Great Day (a high sabbath), only one bullock is offered. God’s plan for mankind is symbolized by the Holy Days. The Feast of Tabernacles […]
What does the Bible say about abortion?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  Abortion is the murder of a potential human being who resides in the womb. What Scripture says about it has deeper spiritual consequences than society realizes. Each pregnancy is a miracle, made possible so that another human being has the potential of becoming one of God’s sons or daughters and inheriting eternal life. The great sin of abortion is that it is man’s attempt to thwart God’s plans for a large family. Part of the human (not the Bible) rationale for supporting abortion is that what is in the womb is not a person. Since it is […]
The Profound Prophetic Meaning of One Third!
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  What is the possible prophetic meaning of one third (1/3 or 33%)? How does the greatest concentration of this number in the Bible reveal its startling and profound symbolism? A unique repetition of the number one third is found in Revelation 8. In this prophetic chapter, within only six verses (7 to 12), the word “third” (part of a whole or 1/3) is recorded eleven times in the King James translation. The last verse in this set contains this rational fractional designation five times! It is utilized two additional times in chapter 9 with its final […]
How is the Devil in Halloween?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  God’s adversary Satan the devil is no joke. He is real. He hates you and your kids. He makes your life miserable in countless ways. Yet every year people make a date to pay him homage on Halloween. Although he has inspired every rape, every murder, every car bombing and every war, humans around the world make the time, in the fall of the year, to worship him. This same devil, the inspiration behind Halloween, took Jesus to a high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world. He told Jesus, ‘All these things […]
Was Jesus Created?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  Was Jesus Christ created by God the Father? Did the Lord have a beginning just like all the angels? On the other hand, has he always existed as a member of the Godhead? How is Jesus the firstborn among many brethren? Some believers think that Jesus, the Word of God, was created by the Father somewhere in the eternal past. One of the proof texts used to support this theory that Christ was made (and therefore did not always exist like the Father) is in Revelation 3. Revelation 3:14 states “These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the […]
What is the Jubilee Year?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  What is the year of Jubilee? Why is it important? How is it related to Jesus’ first message? In the Bible, the year of Jubilee occurs after seven sets of seven intervals (49 total) are completed. This special period is proclaimed on one of God’s annual feast days known as the Day of Atonement. Because God owns everything, he set up a special, regularly occurring time period called the Jubilee when a man’s possessions would be returned to him. This fiftieth year is sacred – it is a time of freedom and of celebration when everyone will […]
Which Galaxies Are Mentioned in Scripture?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  What does astronomy reveal about God? Which planets, stars and constellations are found in the Bible? The first words found in the Bible introduce us to the Creator of all things through astronomy when it states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1, HBFV). They boldly declare that sometime in the distant past an all-powerful Being created all the celestial objects we view at night. This article will look at references to astronomical phenomena found in God’s word. Astronomy, in general, is the study of celestial bodies and the universe as a […]
What is a jot and tittle?
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  What is a jot and tittle? Why did Jesus use them in his Sermon on the Mount? Why is it critical to understand their meaning in relation to living forever? The words jot (iota, Strong’s Concordance #G2503) and tittle (keraia, Strong’s #G2762) appear only once in the Bible. Jesus’ statement using jot and tittle occurs near the beginning of his famous Sermon on the Mount likely given from Mt. Eremos. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto […]
Reincarnation and the Bible
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  Question: What is the definition of reincarnation? Does the Bible support this belief? Answer: The word “reincarnation” is not in the KJV Bible. The term comes from the Latin and means ‘to enter the flesh again.’ Webster’s Dictionary defines the word as “a rebirth of the soul in successive bodies.” Another dictionary states it is the belief that, at death, a person’s “soul” enters another body or form and becomes alive again. In short, it is the belief that a person’s soul or spirit, after experiencing a physical death, enters into another life form. Reincarnation is supported by various […]
China in Prophecy
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  What role does China, one of the world’s great superpowers, play in end time Bible prophecy? The word “China” or “Chinese” does not appear in the KJV Bible, which means it is not directly referenced in prophecy. This is likely because the nation lies a significant distance away from the Middle East where Biblical events are mainly centered. For example, from modern Israel, China lies more than 2,100 miles (3,379 kilometers) away. Modern Russia is more than 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) away as well. China, however, seems to be indirectly or obliquely referenced in prophecy through the generic term “kings of […]
Captivities of Israel and Judah
(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  When did the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah go into captivity? Why did God send them out of the land he gave them? Where did they settle after leaving their captors? Long before being taken into captivity, Israel existed as a unified kingdom under Saul (reigned from 1050 to 1010 B.C.), King David (1010 – 970) and Solomon (970 – 930). Soon after the death of Solomon, however, the Kingdom of Israel divided into two separate pieces with each possessing their own line of rulers. Ten of the tribes formed the Northern Kingdom (also known as the Kingdom of Israel in the Bible) […]
How to Understand Prophecy
by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  What is Biblical Prophecy? How can we understand it? Simply put, prophecy is history foretold before it happens. God uses it to reveal events to occur in the future and to warn man to repent and change his ways. The Bible is the only book ever written that can demonstrate its supernatural inspiration through prophecy. Our Creator not only can predict the future, he also has the power to cause his predictions to occur in every detail! Fulfilled Biblical prophecy is a major proof of God’s existence. They attest to his authority and power to influence the course […]
What in the World is Wormwood?
by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan) What is wormwood? Where is it located in the Bible? What does it mean? How is it related to the prophetic Day of the Lord? Wormwood, in the Old Testament, is derived from a Hebrew word meaning bitterness or to curse (Strong’s Concordance #H3939). It was considered cursed since it was regarded as poisonous. Given that the word is found, in the KJV Bible, seven times in seven verses (Deuteronomy 29:18, Proverbs 5:4, Jeremiah 9:15, 23:15, Lamentations 3:15, 19 and Amos 5:7) it may symbolize complete bitterness or a perfect poison. In the latter regard, it is interesting to note that the […]
Spirit Definition
by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan)  What does spirit mean in the Bible? How important is it to all conscious life in the universe? What vital role does it play in our eternal destiny? Spirit, in the King James Old Testament, is usually derived from the Hebrew word ruach (Strong’s Concordance #H7307). It can mean, among other things, a wind (Hosea 8:7), breath (Genesis 6:17) or mind (Genesis 26:35). The English word itself is recorded 244 times, with Isaiah utilizing it the most (37) followed by the prophet Ezekiel (26). The first recorded use of “spirit” is in the Bible’s second verse. And the earth was […]
What does BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.) Mean?
by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)  What is the meaning of BC (B.C.) and what does AD (A.D.) stand for? Why are these abbreviations utilized less and less in the world in lieu of BCE (B.C.E.) and CE (C.E.)? BC (B.C.) is an abbreviation used in the Julian calendar, then later the Gregorian calendar (introduced in October 1582), that means “before Christ.” The letters AD (A.D.), although commonly thought to represent “After Death,” actually stand for “Anno Domini,” a Medieval Latin phrase that is translated as “in the year of our Lord.” The original designation for this type of year also included the Latin words “Jesu Christi” […]