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The Conflict Over Different Bible Versions | Part 1

Introduction In previous articles we introduced our subject by examining what the Bible teaches concerning its own inerrancy, the manner in which God inspired the Bible, and the fact that all translations are neither 100% perfect nor equally competent. Only the prophets and apostles in their original autographs were inerrant. However, the extant copies of…

The Authority of the Bible

Question: The Authority of the Bible I attend a non-denominational Bible study at my college. We have many different people representing a number of different religious backgrounds. Everything seemed to be fine in the beginning, but recently we have had several people question the authority of the Scripture to the point that they believe a number…

“Coals of Fire”

Question: What does “heaping of burning coals” in Romans 12:20 mean? How do I understand the meaning of Romans 12:20—”But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing, you will heap burning coals upon his head.” I understand the first part, but not…

Who Was Removed from Earth Following the Flood in Noah’s Days?

By: Dr. Renald Showers; ©2005 We have been looking at various passages to see who is “taken” and who is “left”. The next passage is from Matthew 24:37ff. Why does the distinction of who is taken and who is left point to the Rapture and the Second Coming as two separate events? Contents 1 Who…

Does Matthew 24 Refer to the Rapture or to Jesus’ Second Coming?

By: Dr. Renald Showers; ©2005 What is the “abomination of desolation”? Who are the “elect”? Dr. Showers explains. Contents 1 Does Matthew 24 Refer to the Rapture or to Jesus’ Second Coming? 1.1 The Abomination of Desolation Does Matthew 24 Refer to the Rapture or to Jesus’ Second Coming? Many, many sincere Christians, many of…