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What is the meaning of Jesus returning from the east?

In the Bible there is a general motif of East vs. West, as you mentioned, but this does not mean that every single mention of "east" or "west" in the Bible carries with it the sense of good or evil. We must allow the context to drive our interpret...
11 May 2021
In the resurrection, what happens to the bodies of those cremated?

We believe you have misunderstood Paul's words in 1 Thessalonians 4 and the nature of resurrection itself. In 1 Thessalonians 4 Paul writes: 1Th. 4:15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the co...
11 May 2021
What do the white garments in Revelation mean?

Regarding the meaning of white garments and the other symbols used in Revelation 3, it's important to remember that we must use all the symbols together as we work to arrive at a cohesive interpretation. While it may be possible to disagree on an ...
16 March 2021
Do Jews in the Millennial Kingdom still sin?

Regarding those who are present on earth at Jesus' Second Coming, Pastor Armstrong teaches that Jewish believers will be given new, eternal bodies for the Kingdom at Christ's return, so all Israel will be glorified in the Kingdom and none will sin...
16 March 2021
Who ends up in the Lake of Fire?

The Lake of Fire is the final abode for all ungodly, both Satan, his angels (i.e., demons), and all unbelieving human beings. The first occupants of the Lake of Fire are the Antichrist and the false prophet, according to Revelation 19. Rev. 19...
16 March 2021
What is the purpose of the Word in the Millennial Kingdom?

The counsel of God's word is not merely provided to us for instruction or to convey information. The word of God is far more necessary and powerful, and in fact, it is the very thing sustaining all things in existence: Heb. 1:3 And He is the radi...
7 February 2021
Is John one of the 24 elders?

The text never says John was actually present in the future. More likely, John was presented with visions of the future, and if so, we can safely assume the Lord didn't show John a vision of his future self. Regardless, John's memory of the scene ...
7 February 2021
Does all humanity “die once”?

When interpreting any passage of the Bible, we must understand its meaning within the context it is given. Trying to understand a single verse taken out of context will usually result in an incorrect interpretation, especially in the case of Hebre...
1 January 2021
Will the mark of the beast be…?

The rampant speculation on the nature of the mark of the Beast currently circulating the internet is mostly nonsense. The Bible is abundantly clear concerning what the mark will be and when it will occur, and given what the Bible says, we can say ...
16 December 2020
What happened to the Jews who died before Jesus was born?

At any time in history, only those who express faith in the promised Messiah (whether a Jew or Gentile) are saved, and those who do not possess such faith are eternally lost, as the Bible teaches: Rom. 2:9 There will be tribulation and distress f...
21 October 2020

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