Is, Was and Will Be – The Unknown Character of Christ and His Word

Category archives: FAQs

  • __ writes: ... Are we supposed to keep the Sabbath because it was instituted in the beginning of creation? The day was hallowed, and man was to keep this day as a day to rest from His labor. This command was before the giving of the ten commandments. Why would Father- God make a commandment and late... [read more]
  • Andrew wrote: Dear Mike, You most likely have studied this. I highlighted what I believe the word 'keep' pertains to in Revelation. Greek - tereo (tay- reh'- o) Thayer Definition: 1) to attend to carefully, take care of 1a) to guard 1b) metaphorically to keep, one in the state in which he is 1c) to... [read more]
  • Adolfo wrote: How is it going? 1. What does it mean for you to be born again? 2. When is a person born again? 3. Does whoever is born of the Spirit (the new creature born of God) die? Joh 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children o... [read more]
  • M____ wrote: Thanks Mike, I would be grateful, if you could answer me one more question before I make a final decision. I wrote a letter to some loved ones, just to explain how I feel, about us not being able to agree on God's word; how this did not bring Glory to God. I said to them we are not in a... [read more]
  • Who Is "Jerusalem Which Now Is?" Dear Mike, Thank you for your reply to my email which I found very helpful. I have some difficulty in understanding whether this piece of scripture is trying to say that two towns are simply corresponding to one another or whether one is subordinate to the other, ... [read more]
  • Kenny wrote: It has been a pleasure getting to know you through your writings. My wife and I recently had the pleasure of taking a long ride back to Dallas from Beaumont with my mother in law. She had come to visit us, so we were carrying her back home. From the start I began asking her questions ab... [read more]
  • Hi Mike, I was just wondering if you can tell me what the spiritual meaning behind Samson (getting his hair cut off) is. I really enjoy reading your site, and of course I'm learning more every time I read it. Thank You and God Bless !! K____ Hi K____, Thank you for your question. Samson's long hai... [read more]
  • Mike, I have been reading the Revelation paper, and I know this is ahead of where you have written, but this makes it sound like the chosen are actually quite a large number, but my guess is that in comparison to all humanity it's only a few. As pointed out, the angels are actually us, the elect. A... [read more]
  • Was Paul a "Wretched Man?" John wrote: Hi Mike: Have been reading through your series on Revelation, 1-2-3. I appreciated the detail and the work that you have put into it. I am struggling with this totally new understanding that I am slowly acquiring. The understanding of deeply symbolical termi... [read more]
  • I just happened upon iswasandwillbe. com today. I was wondering why the Bible is God's word. I am very interested as I have never fully answered the question myself. G____ Hi G____, First of all, let me say that you didn't just 'happen on upon iswasandwillbe. com today'. That 'happening' was none ... [read more]
  • I have just stumbled onto Tentmaker, How do you differ in doctrines? In Christ" J____ Hi J____, Thank you for your question. We differ in virtually everything but universal reconciliation, and even here we differ in the understanding of the process involved. Gary is a Preterist who cannot understa... [read more]
  • Greetings Mike, Just wanted to throw out a question ... Is it just me, or has the TENSION been slowing building in the atmosphere ... in a general sense ... just TENSION in the spirit .... like something is going to break .... soon .... please get back to me on this. Happy Easter ... whatever that m... [read more]