SODOM & GOMORRAH: How old is the earth according to the Bible? What happened at Creation? Is the earth, as some people claim, only 6,000 years old? How do you explain dinosaurs and times before mankind? Many people miss the deeper meaning, for if you don't understand the beginning you will never understand the end. Let's see what the how old the earth is according to the … [Read more...]
Psuche in the New Testament
SODOM & GOMORRAH: The Greek word psuche is the only word translated as "soul" in the King James Version of the New Testament. There is a temptation when evaluating these words and their meanings to turn to contemporary authors, and in the case of Greek, to philosophers and playwrights of the time. However, there are two reasons to abstain from doing so. The … [Read more...]
Jesus’ Bloodline
SODOM & GOMORRAH: There is much undue controversy regarding Jesus' bloodline. Fictional works such as The Da Vinci Code make the claim that Jesus and Mary Magdalene married and had children, thus perpetuating Jesus' bloodline to present times. Atheistic criticisms also argue that there is a discrepancy between the two lists of Jesus' ancestors, which means that the … [Read more...]
The Meaning of Easter: Bible Verses and Historical Research to Find Answers
SODOM & GOMORRAH: With Easter fast approaching, more and more people are revisiting the holiday to understand its meaning and relationship to the Christian faith. But the only way to understand the true meaning of Easter is to examine both the Bible and history. The Real Meaning of Easter A search for the real meaning of Easter will usually yield articles and commentary … [Read more...]
The Biblical Meaning of Numbers
SODOM & GOMORRAH: People have long searched the Scripture for deeper meaning. One somewhat neglected area of study has been the Biblical meaning of numbers. If each word in the Bible is the direct revelation of God, then each word must have significance and meaning for the believer. As a result, there must be a Biblical meaning behind what numbers are used since there are … [Read more...]