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PhD, Grace School of Theology, President
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Tough Topics Explained Articles

The Four Languages of Jesus’s Judea

The Four Languages of Jesus’s Judea

Jews of Jesus’s day were multilingual. To varying degrees they understood Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, and Latin.

The Temple

The Temple

In Hebrew, the temple is called the “Beit Hamikdash” which means “the holy house.” It was intended to be God’s earthly dwelling place.

What is Hell? The Eternal Punishment and The Lake of Fire

What is Hell? The Eternal Punishment and The Lake of Fire

The Lake of Fire is the final destination for the devil and his angels. It is also where humans whose names are not written in the Book of Life shall be cast (Revelation 20:15). The Eternal Punishment (which is likely the same place as the Lake of Fire) is where unbelievers in Jesus will be condemned to spend eternity. 

Latest Commentaries

We are constantly adding more commentaries and support for additional languages, so check back often. Here are some of our latest additions.

Revelation 13:12

This verse portrays the noticeable rise of a deceptive force that enforces false worship under the guise of restored pow...

Revelation 12:9

Evil’s defeat is certain, and the enemy’s banishment affirms God’s ultimate victory.

Revelation 12:3

Evil is both real and powerful, but it is not ultimate.

Acts 20:11

This verse offers a vivid picture of Paul’s patient endurance in teaching, his willingness to nurture the faith of the e...

Revelation 13:1

This verse portrays the emergence of a fearsome, blasphemous force that challenges God’s sovereignty, yet remains under ...

Mark 4:30

The kingdom of God begins in seemingly small ways yet grows to impact every willing heart.

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