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Bible Answers posts are related to my Ask the Bible ministry of answering questions on doctrine, objections, difficult passages, apparent contradictions, and awkward phrasing.

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Matthew 12:40 and 3 Days in the Tomb?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 18, 2022 by Steve DurkacApril 18, 2022avatar

Matthew 12:40 is a reference by Jesus to His forthcoming stay in the tomb and this is what it says, “For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Every Easter season this question comes up and based on this verse someone will argue that the crucifixion took place on Wednesday or someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Easter, Matthew 12:40, resurrection of Jesus

Michael the Archangel, Jesus?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on December 31, 2021 by Steve DurkacDecember 31, 2021avatar

Is Michael the Archangel spoken of in the Old Testament the preincarnate Jesus? First, let me say that no one is going to be held out of heaven for believing Michael the Archangel is not the preincarnate Jesus and no one is going to be allowed into heaven because of believing Michael the Archangel is the preincarnate Jesus. Second, let me say that I am aware that the Jehovah Witnesses believe that Michael the Archangel … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Daniel 10:13, Jehovah Witnesses, Jude 1:9, Michael the Archangel, Preincarnate Jesus

What About Natural Disasters?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on December 14, 2021 by Steve DurkacDecember 14, 2021avatar

The recent deadly tornado strike in Kentucky and neighboring states has caused many of us to question how we should understand natural disasters. Here, I want to share with you some thoughts and biblical principles to help us all do just that. First, let me begin by pointing out that natural disasters remind us that sin has marred creation, not just humanity. We see this in Romans 8:19-22 where Paul states that “the whole creation … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Matthew 24:7, natural disasters, tornado

The Post-Trib Rapture: A Sequence of Events

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 11, 2021 by Steve DurkacApril 11, 2021avatar

Here is a 22-point sequence of events for an understanding of the post-tribulation rapture or the second coming of Christ… Jesus returns for His church as promised in John 14:1-3 and detailed in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18. The saints who have died in Christ will be resurrected. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:42-44. This is the first resurrection mentioned by Jesus in John 5:28-29. Then the saints who are alive will be translated from mortality to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Dispensationalism vs Historicism, historicism, post-trib, pre-trib, pre-tribulation, rapture, second coming

No Church in Revelation 4-21?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on April 10, 2021 by Steve DurkacApril 10, 2021avatar

It is often stated that since the church is not mentioned between Revelation 3:22 and Revelation 22:16, it is proof of a pre-tribulation rapture of the church. When ministers and prophecy teachers make mention of there being no church between Revelation 3:22 and Revelation 22:16, they mean that the Greek word “ekklēsia” is not used. In an earlier post titled “Dispensationalism and Historicism in Eschatology” I had reference my study of examining common arguments in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Dispensationalism, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, historicism, pre-trib, pretribulation, rapture, Revelation, Thru Revelation

Isaiah 7:14 and The Virgin Birth?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on January 26, 2021 by Steve DurkacJanuary 26, 2021avatar

How can Isaiah 7:14 be considered a prophecy about Christ’s virgin birth when the word translated there also means a young female? This is a popular objection for those looking for a reason to deny prophesy and the virgin birth of the Messiah but it is also an opportunity to consider proper interpretation of Scripture. So I am going to hit on a few points of consideration that will answer this concern… On the surface … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Bible interpretation, Immanual, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Messiah, Prophecy, virgin birth

Missing Verses?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on January 26, 2021 by Steve DurkacJanuary 26, 2021avatar

From time to time someone on social media gets all hyped up about wanting to educate people about Bible translations that appear to have eliminated verses, and this video below addresses that question.

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Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Bible, Bible interpretation, Bible manuscripts, ESV, hermenuetics, KJV, NIV

Revelation 13:11 and The United States of America?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve DurkacApril 2, 2022avatar

I realize that many Bible prophecy teachers are quick to say that the United States of America isn’t in Revelation. Many of these preachers pinpoint other countries in prophecy but emphatically conclude that the United States is not even mentioned. While I hold a great deal of respect for the ministry of those who are doing all within their power to keep the great themes of prophecy before God’s people, I am not so quick … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged America in Prophecy, Beast, bible prophecy, Daniel 7, End-Times, Maranatha, Mark of Beast, Revelation 1:3, Revelation 13:11, Thru Revelation, United States of America, USA

Approaching the Apocalypse

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on November 13, 2020 by Steve DurkacNovember 13, 2020avatar

The first verse of Revelation sets the approach for the prophecy we sometimes call the Apocalypse. It begins, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass” (Revelation 1:1). Revelation 1:1 points our attention to the Lord Jesus Christ as the focal point of the book and all that John was about to receive in vision to put down in writing. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, Futurists, historicism, Historicists, Jewish Festival, Revelation, Revelation 1:1, Sanctuary, Thru Revelation

Popery, Antichrist, & Reformers

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on November 13, 2020 by Steve DurkacJune 11, 2022avatar

Many Bible teachers today point to the Antichrist of Bible prophecy as a very devilish character with obvious ill motives, but the understanding within Christian history is different. The word “anti” doesn’t just mean “against,” it means “in place of” so the more accurate view of an Antichrist would be one who puts himself in place of Christ. Below are some statements by Reformers who reflect this thinking and very emphatically point toward the Pope … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Anti-Christ, Antichrist, bible prophecy, Papacy, Pope, Thru Revelation

Luke 16:19-31 and Story of Lazarus?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on November 12, 2020 by Steve DurkacNovember 12, 2020avatar

In Luke 16:19-31 we have a story that Jesus told about a rich man who went to hell and Lazarus, a poor man who went to heaven. At question is, using this account as a literal story or example of what happens after we die? I frequently hear ministers point to this story as evidence of what happens after we die or preachers who point toward this story as if it is literal and not … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged 10, Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31, Rich Man, Rich Man and Lazarus

Revelation 1:10 and The Lord’s Day?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on October 15, 2020 by Steve DurkacOctober 15, 2020avatar

In Revelation 1:10 John makes mention to “the Lord’s Day” and the question is, Is John referring to the seventh-day Sabbath or the resurrection day? My answer is, I don’t know because the text doesn’t give us enough detail to know. However, there is a relevant societal issue that may be at the heart of John’s mention of “the Lord’s Day.” During John’s time the Roman Empire had a day of honor and worship dedicated … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Lord's Day, Revelation 1:10, Sabbath, Sabbath Keeping, Sunday, Thru Revelation

Matthew 24:34 and This Generation?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on October 13, 2020 by Steve DurkacOctober 13, 2020avatar

In Jesus’ discourse on the sign of the end times, He makes a statement that often raises a question about who is He talking about, that statement is Matthew 24:34. The verse says, “Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” Over the years of my ministry I have heard people ask, Did Jesus mean that the apostles were to see the second coming? or Were the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged end time, End-Times, Matthew 24:34; Matthew 24:22; Matthew 24:33, rapture, Return of Jesus, second coming

Revelation 3:10 and Pre-Tribulation Proof?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on October 7, 2020 by Steve DurkacOctober 7, 2020avatar

Revelation 3:10 is often cited as evidence for a pre-tribulation rapture the text says, “I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.” The text does speak to Lord’s protection for the believer in face of tribulation, but beyond that one has to read into it to conclude it means the pre-tribulation rapture. Here is what we do know … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Dispensationalism vs Historicism, Futurists, Historicists, Hour of Trial, pre-tribulation, pretribulation, rapture, Revelation 3:10, Thru Revelation, tribulation

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