ARTICLES
Pineapples and Biblical Interpretation — What’s the Connection?
The word “pineapple” helps us understand a potential error that can be made when interpreting a Bible passage. What is this error?
Why Does the Bible Have Four Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—why did God give us four gospel records of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ and not just one?
Are Red Letters Better?
Some Bible translations print the words Jesus spoke out loud in red letters, which may lead people to think that those parts of Scripture are more important than others. Is this true?
Who Are the “Two Witnesses” of Revelation 11?
“‘And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth’” (Rev. 11:3). Who are the “two witnesses” of Revelation 11?
Who Are the 144,000 in the Book of Revelation?
“Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads” (Rev. 14:1). Who are the 144,000 in the book of Revelation?
Will Christians Be Taken in a Secret Rapture?
Are you waiting for a future secret rapture where Christians are taken bodily out of the world while unbelievers are “left behind”? Here’s why to “be taken” is a bad thing, not a good thing.
What Is the Meaning of "His Number Is 666"? — Revelation 13:16-18
“This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666” (Rev. 13:18). What is the meaning of “666” in this verse?
When Doctrine Makes Us Uncomfortable
Right biblical doctrine shouldn’t make us feel angst; rather, when theology causes us distress, we should get curious. How can we go about investigating doctrines that make us uncomfortable?