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

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Is Rudeness a Sign of the Times?

Steve Durkac Posted on September 8, 2023 by Steve DurkacSeptember 8, 2023

I recently heard a news story about the perceived rudeness among the public and especially from those who once were concerned about providing customer service. The news story shared some examples, cited the COVID lock down as the probable reason, and said the solution to this problem is for all of us to just keep to ourselves. While I agree … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Biblical Faith, Recent Posts | Tagged 2 Timothy 3:1-4, End-Times, Galatians 5:22-23, John 16:33, last days, Mark 7:21-22, rude, rudeness, these times

Matthew 12:40 and 3 Days in the Tomb?

Steve Durkac Posted on April 18, 2022 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

Michael the Archangel, Jesus?

Steve Durkac Posted on December 31, 2021 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

What About Natural Disasters?

Steve Durkac Posted on December 14, 2021 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

The Post-Trib Rapture: A Sequence of Events

Steve Durkac Posted on April 11, 2021 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

No Church in Revelation 4-21?

Steve Durkac Posted on April 10, 2021 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

Isaiah 7:14 and The Virgin Birth?

Steve Durkac Posted on January 26, 2021 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

Missing Verses?

Steve Durkac Posted on January 26, 2021 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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, Recent Posts | Tagged Bible, Bible interpretation, Bible manuscripts, ESV, hermenuetics, KJV, NIV

Revelation 13:11 and The United States of America?

Steve Durkac Posted on January 7, 2021 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | 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

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

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 … Continue reading →

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

Luke 16:19-31 and Story of Lazarus?

Steve Durkac Posted on November 12, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | 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?

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

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 … Continue reading →

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

Matthew 24:34 and This Generation?

Steve Durkac Posted on October 13, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | 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?

Steve Durkac Posted on October 7, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

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 … Continue reading →

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

Revelation: Flow of History or For the Future?

Steve Durkac Posted on October 6, 2020 by Steve DurkacOctober 6, 2020

If you pick up any book on Bible prophecy you will likely find an introduction to the four main schools of interpretation in approaching the book of Revelation. Those four approaches are 1) Preterists, 2) Futurists, 3) Idealists, and 4) Historicists. The Preterists view is an approach that assumes the book of Revelation is speaking to past circumstances, visions, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Thru Revelation | Tagged Daniel, Dispensational, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, Futurists, Historicists, interpretation, Preterists, Revelation, Thru Revelation

Questions on Why Sin?

Steve Durkac Posted on August 17, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

It’s not an uncommon question to ask, Why Sin? So I want to point out that we have some resources available to you at www.crosshopechapel.org if this question arises in your conversations or within your own heart. It’s a good question, and I personally think it shows that some one is thinking on spiritual things so if you hear it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged Bible Study, evil, Great Controversy, Sin

What is the Beast and 666?

Steve Durkac Posted on July 13, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

In my last post titled “Will the COVID-19 Vaccine be the Mark of the Beast?” I attempted to encourage those who harbor some fears of taking the mark of the beast by learning that the verse in Revelation says the mark is not a visible or tangible thing, but a belief that puts the Beast power above Christ’s power. Revelation … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged Beast, bible prophecy, end time, last days, Mark of Beast, Mark of the Beast, Thru Revelation, United Nations, United States of America, USA

Dispensationalism and Historicism in Eschatology

Steve Durkac Posted on July 11, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

In recent years I have been going through a theological journey and have been deeply studying the questionable issues in Dispensationalism and Historicism views of eschatology. My own ministerial education has been in the Historicism school of eschatology but I have not been one to make an issue of those who hold to a Dispensationalism school of thought. For some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged Calvary Chapel, Dispensational, Dispensationalism, Dispensationalism vs Historicism, Eschatology, historicism, Historist, post-trib, pre-trib, rapture, Revelation

Will a COVID Vaccine be the Mark of the Beast?

Steve Durkac Posted on July 10, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

My short answer is No, but let me explain… Revelation 13:17 clearly says that “…no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” The verse literally says the mark of the beast is “the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged 666, Deuteronomy 6:5-8, Mark of Beast, Revelations 13:16-17

Vaccine and The Mark of the Beast

Steve Durkac Posted on July 8, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

This afternoon our Psalms Bible study at CrossHope Chapel became a Q&A study on the mark of the beast and the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine. I want to share with all of you two important points when you hear others declaring the COVID-19 vaccine as being the mark of the beast. First, no one is going to accidentally take the mark … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged bible prophecy, end time, last days, Mark of the Beast, Revelation 13:17

The Law of Moses?

Steve Durkac Posted on June 4, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

I want to make some general statements regarding the Law of Moses, in hopes that I can shed some biblical light on the place of the law in our Christian walk. When the Bible makes mention of “the law” it sometimes speaks to a specific order of laws or general application as in when the Apostle John speaks of “commands” … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged 10 Commandments, Grace, Law, law vs grace, moral law, Moses

Revelation: Shortly Come to Pass?

Steve Durkac Posted on March 31, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

The book of Revelation spells out some details of the end time events that the Old Testament prophets proclaimed. What is interesting to me — in light of our current coronavirus crises —is the use of the phrase “shortly come to pass” used in it’s opening verse. Revelation 1:1 gives this introduction, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts, Thru Revelation | Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, End-Times, Eschatology, globalist, John Walvoored, last days, Luke 21, Luke 21:28, Psalm 91:7, Revelation, Revelation 1:1, Signs of End, Thru Revelation

1 Samuel 17:11 and Fear in the Camp?

Steve Durkac Posted on March 19, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

You are familiar with the story of David and Goliath and today I want to point out the little known similarity to that account and our current coronovirus pandemic. It begins in 1 Samuel 17:11 where the Scriptures records that “Saul and all Israel…were dismayed, and greatly afraid.” The army of Israel and their King, Saul, were in fear over … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged 1 Samuel 17, coronoavirus, COVID-19, David & Goliath, fear

2 Timothy 1:7 and Spirit of Fear

Steve Durkac Posted on March 18, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 9, 2023

The Apostle Paul wrote these words to a fearful Timothy, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). I say fearful because Timothy was a young pastor who was dealing with some lack of confidence issues, criticism because his father was a Gentile, plus … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers, Recent Posts | Tagged 2 Timothy 1:7, coronavirus, COVID-19, fear, Psalm 51:10-12

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