ANSWER God’s being “all in all” is rooted in the truth of Jesus’ resurrection and the resultant future, when Christ returns and “the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all” (1 Corinthians 15:28). Paul begins 1 Corinthians 15 by discussing theContinue reading “What does it mean that God will be all in all in 1 Corinthians 15:28?”
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“Behold I make all things new”
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, and He pronounced that everything was very good (Genesis 1:31). Yet mankind sinned, marring God’s creation. The world was “good” no longer. From Genesis 3 through Revelation 20, the earth and everyone in it experiences sin and death (Romans 5:12). Yet something will change afterContinue reading ““Behold I make all things new””
“He Will Break the Rebellious Nations in pieces”
when it says God will rule with an iron rod and smash the nations? Is it speaking about believers or unbelievers?In Revelation 2 we read this:Rev. 2:27 and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to pieces, as I also have received authority from MyContinue reading ““He Will Break the Rebellious Nations in pieces””
Revelation 2:27, ESV: and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father.
This verse continues Jesus’ words about His kingdom, given to John to send to the church at Thyatira (Revelation 2:18). This continues His reference, in verse 26, to one who “overcomes,” by faithfully enduring. Jesus announces that He will give the conqueror the authority to rule the nations with a rod of iron. This rulingContinue reading “Revelation 2:27, ESV: and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father.”
Does God raise up or use evil rulers?
Bible Question:Does God appoint evil leaders to lead nations? Bible Answer:The answer to the question, “Does God appoint evil leaders to lead nations?” is yes! That is the message of Romans 13:1, but Hosea 8:4 seems to contradict. Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority exceptContinue reading “Does God raise up or use evil rulers?”
