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What are the signs by which we will recognise that the end of the world is near? Many speak about, and predict the time for the end of the world and even suggest dates for it.

We shall mention here the signs that were recorded in the Bible: The coming of the Anti-Christ This subject is …

The Lord said “Assuredly I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power” (Mark 9:11). How could that be, and which kingdom did He mean?

First we should understand the meaning of the word kingdom. Apparently the person who asked the question had in mind …

In the parable of the land owner who hired labourers for his vineyard (Matt. 20:1-40), he gave one denari to each labourer, the one who started from the beginning of the day like those who started at the eleventh hour. Will we all be equal in wages in the

Absolutely not, because it was said that “every one will be rewarded according to his deeds” (Matt. 16:27). The same statement …

Does the Bible discourage the growing in knowledge and learning by saying “for in much wisdom is much grief?” (Eccl. 1:18).

The Bible meant the harmful knowledge that troubles man’s mind. There is information you gain, that might bring on you …

When the disciples of the Lord Christ were going through the grain fields; they became hungry; so they began to pluck the corn to eat (Mark 2:23). Was this considered stealing because they plucked ears of corn belonging to someone else without his permiss

This was not a theft because the Law allowed it. In this respect the Book of Deuteronomy says ” When …