Category Archives: Demons

Some Closing Facts About Christ’s Kingdom

Posted on September 7, 2026 by russellmckinney

Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #7) First, I want to remind you that in the last days there will be scoffers who will laugh at the truth and do every evil thing they desire. This will be their argument: “Jesus promised … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Finally Establishes His Kingdom Upon the Earth

Posted on September 5, 2026 by russellmckinney

Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #6) “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’” (Matthew 6:9-10, N.I.V.) This quote from … Continue reading →

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Satan Has a Kingdom

Posted on August 27, 2026 by russellmckinney

Series: “Christ’s Kingdom” (post #2) In the first post from this series, I explained that Jesus left His heavenly kingdom and came down to the kingdom of this world. But if we stop and think about it, isn’t Jesus (God … Continue reading →

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The Lord of Hosts

Posted on May 25, 2026 by russellmckinney

Series: “The Names of God” (post #1) The Bible’s Old Testament provides a long list of names for God. Unfortunately, most of us can’t read the Old Testament in its original Hebrew, and so we miss out on these names. … Continue reading →

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Will Tartarus Ever Be Emptied?

Posted on April 20, 2026 by russellmckinney

We get the noun “Tartarus” from the Greek verb tartaroo. That verb is used in 2 Peter 2:4 in reference to a certain group of fallen angels that God has cast down and delivered into chains of darkness. Most translations (K.J.V., N.K.J.V., N.I.V., N.A.S.V., E.S.V., … Continue reading →

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Are Hades & Hell the Same Place? (post #2 of 2)

Posted on April 17, 2026 by russellmckinney

In my previous post, I offered the first half of my answer to the question, “Are Hades and Hell the same place?” I won’t rehash every last sentence of that information, but here are the highlights: Okay, so at this point the question becomes, … Continue reading →

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Are Hades & Hell the Same Place? (post #1 of 2)

Posted on April 15, 2026 by russellmckinney

For centuries the classic King James translation of the Bible was the favored one for the English-speaking world. Many of us grew up reading the K.J.V. and memorizing its verses, and it is undoubtedly a solid translation for the most … Continue reading →

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God & Evil

Posted on April 13, 2026 by russellmckinney

Mathew 5:48 says that God is “perfect.” 1st John 1:5 says: “…God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” James 1:13 says: “…God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.” Genesis 1:31 says … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Facts

Posted on April 10, 2026 by russellmckinney

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” (John 18:36, … Continue reading →

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Everyday Evidences of Adam & Eve’s Fall (post #1)

Posted on January 12, 2026 by russellmckinney

A straightforward, literal reading of the Bible’s record of history teaches us that approximately 6,000 years have passed since Adam and Eve’s fall into sin. That’s a lot of years. The fact is, though, the specific evidences the Bible associates … Continue reading →

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