Most contemporary Christians acknowledge the doctrine of hell, but they'd rather not think about how God punishes the wicked. The authors of Four Views on Hell meet this subject head-on with different views on what the Scriptures say. Is hell to be understood literally as a place of eternal smoke and flames? Or are such images simply metaphors for a real but different form of punishment? Is there such a thing as "conditional immortality," in which God annihilates the souls of the wicked rather than punishing them endlessly? Is there a Purgatory, and if so, how does it fit into the picture?...
Most contemporary Christians acknowledge the doctrine of hell, but they'd rather not think about how God punishes the wicked. The authors of Four V...
It seems unlikely that a chained prisoner would write a paper on "triumph, "but in his letter to the Philippian believers, the apostle Paul did exactly that.
John F. Walvoord'srefreshing analysis ofthis popular New Testament epistle combines an unusually fascinating style with a careful exegesis of the original Greek text. After discussing the epistle's authorship, date, character, and relevance to modern Christianity, Walvoord moves to a consideration of prominent phrases in the Pauline writings. Additionally, cross-references and historical background helpto explain the text to the...
It seems unlikely that a chained prisoner would write a paper on "triumph, "but in his letter to the Philippian believers, the apostle Paul did exa...
HELP FROM EXPERT SCHOLARS IN UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES
What does That verse mean? How should I interpret this passage? What is the significance of this word or phrase in Hebrew or Aramaic? How do Bible-time customs help me understand the meaning of this passage? How does the information on the author, historical background, and features of a Bible book help interpret that book?
The Bible Knowledge Commentary answers these and other questions about the Scriptures, discussing all the Bible verse by verse and often phrase by phrase. In addition, maps,...
HELP FROM EXPERT SCHOLARS IN UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES
What does That verse mean? How should I interpret this passage? What is ...
The book of Revelation has long fascinatedand even confused readers and students of the Bible.Yet the Bible is written to be understood, and Revelation is no exception.Who better to help you understand the seals, trumpets, vials, woes, and plagues than John F. Walvoord, one of evangelicalism's most prominentleaders, and Mark Hitchcock, today's leading Bible prophecy expert?
In this first in a renewed series of commentaries from Dr. Walvoord, he points out that much of the book's symbolism can be interpreted literally.At key points, different views and approaches to interpretation are...
The book of Revelation has long fascinatedand even confused readers and students of the Bible.Yet the Bible is written to be understood, and Revela...
