Category Archives: Angels

God: Your Captain

Posted on September 23, 2024 by russellmckinney

Thomas Stevenson was the father of Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous author. That in itself will get you a brief mention in the history books. Actually, though, Thomas was a touch famous himself, especially in his day. His fame came … Continue reading →

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Is God Good All the Time? (post 2 of 3)

Posted on July 10, 2024 by russellmckinney

“Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good…” Genesis 1:31 (N.K.J.V.) “Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father…” James 1:17 (N.K.J.V.) In 1 Peter 3:15, … Continue reading →

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The Need for Faith When Engaged in Spiritual Warfare

Posted on October 13, 2023 by russellmckinney

A boxer was getting absolutely pummeled in a title fight. His trainer knew how bad things were going, but he felt that it was his job to keep his fighter encouraged. So, when the boxer staggered back to the corner … Continue reading →

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Elephants, Grass, & Spiritual Warfare

Posted on April 26, 2023 by russellmckinney

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them. And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on … Continue reading →

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Lucifer

Posted on March 22, 2023 by russellmckinney

Two of the Bible’s best passages concerning the fall of Satan and the other rebellious angels are Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:1-19. But what makes these passages a bit confusing is the fact that each one also deals with an earthly ruler. … Continue reading →

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How Many Angels Are There?

Posted on March 20, 2023 by russellmckinney

In Hebrews 12:22, the New Testament’s original Greek uses the word murias to describe the number of angels that God created. It is from this word that we get our word “myriads.” While it isn’t hard for translators to understand the basic … Continue reading →

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Is There Life on Other Planets?

Posted on May 16, 2022 by russellmckinney

Does the Bible say anything about intelligent life on other planets? The short answer is: No, it doesn’t. But let’s talk about it. Some people try to make the case that the four living creatures of Ezekiel chapter 1 are … Continue reading →

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That Old Serpent

Posted on April 21, 2022 by russellmckinney

My brother Richie and his family were renting an older house when one day he killed a huge blacksnake on the wooden deck of the place. That was scary enough, but a few days later he saw what he figured … Continue reading →

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The Events of the Morning of Christ’s Resurrection

Posted on April 14, 2022 by russellmckinney

A lot happened on that first Easter Sunday morning. Unfortunately, piecing together a harmonized, chronological list of it all requires a ton of spade work in Bible study. So, I thought it would be helpful if I provided such a … Continue reading →

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Giants in the Bible

Posted on February 19, 2022 by russellmckinney

Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives … Continue reading →

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