Matthew 23:33

“In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness…. You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?” – Matthew 23:28,33, NIV These are Jesus’ own words to the Pharisees and other religious Jewish leaders in … Continue reading “Did Jesus “Nice” the Pharisees Back?”…

Jesus is usually portrayed as a gentle, meek and mild man, but he showed his gentleness and meekness when he was about to be crucified.…

The closer we got to Seattle, the heavier the traffic grew. Alean and I became part of a cluster of vehicles and travelers passing and being passed by one another over and over again. As this scene played out, I became aware of a repetitive, high-pitched “beep” that seemed to be coming from over my……

Half the world’s population consider the temple area in Jerusalem to be one of the holiest places on earth.…

Hope this helps you understand this controversial topic. For 14 years, I’ve been seeking to understand what the Bible says about hell, the Jewish background, and the church’s understanding. Here are the results. You may be surprised how few references there are. The main word (Gehenna) occurs just 12 times....…

I will not lie.That psalm was a salve to my weary, confused and broken soul. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt I was seen, understood and loved by the God of the universe. At that moment I felt lik……

Commentary on Matthew 23: Are you a Pharisee? By Babatope Babalobi +2348035897435 babalobi@yahoo.com Matt 23 vs. 2-3 – 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’……

I will not lie.That psalm was a salve to my weary, confused and broken soul. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt I was seen, understood and loved by the God of the universe. At that moment I felt lik……

Have you ever tried to actually love your enemies? It’s next to impossible, isn’t it? In Ephesians 3:18-21, Paul provides two ways that we can learn to love our enemies. These seem impossible as well, until we understand what Paul is actually saying about how to love our enemies. But before we look at Ephesians …

Bible verses about hell serve as a reminder of the consequences of rejecting God and emphasize the importance of seeking salvation through Jesus Christ. Image: Chris Barbalis | Unsplash What happens after we die? This age-old question has captivated the minds of humanity throughout history. The concept of an afterlife,...…