Exodus 32:10 The meaning is explained best through the important Biblical Mirror Principle. If God is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9), He could not also want to consume His people. There has to be something else going on. Let’s take a closer look. “And the LORD said unto Moses, I have […]
Genesis 22:2 The meaning is much different than you might think. The correct understanding is quite complex because of various translation issues. Follow this very carefully to get the true meaning of Genesis 22:2. God was not commanding Abraham to kill. And please note that this page is an example of the use of the […]
“What is Ezekiel 4:5 meaning? … why would Ezekiel have to suffer like that because of Israel and Judah? Why would the prophet have to suffer such indignation over that which he had no control? Did he have to literally lie on his side for the times specified or what?” The questions above were passed […]
Isaiah 53:10 The meaning, as normally understood, puts God in a rather bad light – He would kill His own Son! Shouldn’t we look for an understanding that is consistent with an ever-merciful God of infinite love? Below is an excerpt from the book “Did God Kill Jesus Instead of Killing Us?” I am including […]
Chariots of angels – is that how God moves His throne around? This study will look at a number of things that seem odd at first including: Cherubs that move the throne of God Horses as a symbol for people. Horses that ride in chariots Clouds as symbols for angels “Wind” used to calm a […]
The Mystery of God The “mystery of God” is mentioned in the New Testament which uses the word “mystery” frequently. Is God hiding something from us? Traditional Legal Model – The common understanding it that a Biblical mystery is not something kept secret as much as it is something previously not understood that is now […]
Does God Kill? A Fundamental Question About God “See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.” (Deuteronomy 32:39) “Thou shalt not kill.” (Exodus 20:13) Does a […]
Fire from God? This study looks at questions like: Is “fire from heaven” fire from God? Is it always from God? Is it ever from God? This verse would suggest perhaps yes: “For our God is a consuming fire.” (Heb 12:29) That makes it sound as though getting too close to God or crossing His […]
The Law of God and the End of the World “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” (John 17:3) “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought […]
In Numbers 11, quail that were poisonous caused the deaths of many people. God’s actions in this story need to be understood correctly. God does not poison people. Not long after leaving Mt. Sinai, the mixed multitude (Egyptians who came with the Israelites from Egypt and who dwelt in the uttermost parts of the camp) […]