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https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues170.htm 22 Aug 11:55 2026 +0000 Count your blessings, do not fear the Tribulation, and 'no rapture'. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues169.htm 15 Aug 20:15 2026 +0000 Current events and their potential application to the coming Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues168.htm 8 Aug 14:25 2026 +0000 Suffering before the Tribulation in preparation for all that is soon to come. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues167.htm 1 Aug 14:45 2026 +0000 Preparing for the fall or whenever it happens https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues166.htm 25 Jul 13:05 2026 +0000 Preparing for what comes next. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues165.htm 18 Jul 13:05 2026 +0000 Matters of application: learning to put to work in our lives through the Spirit the truth we are learning. https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world32.htm 11 Jul 14:15 2026 +0000 Jesus Christ: the True Authority in Heaven and on Earth. 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Dec 16:15 2025 +0000 Biblical analogies to the Tribulation, the folly of pre-Trib, and preparing spiritual for what is to come. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues153.htm 29 Nov 19:50 2025 +0000 Persevering through testing, family, job and health problems; trusting the Word of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world24.htm 22 Nov 17:55 2025 +0000 Digital IDs, the mark of the beast, the deception of the so-called pre-Trib rapture, et al. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues152.htm 15 Nov 14:55 2025 +0000 Continuing spiritual growth and momentum in spite of the noise and churn of this world. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ23.htm 8 Nov 19:45 2025 +0000 Waiting, testing and the relationship of various contemporary trends to the coming Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues151.htm 1 Nov 19:45 2025 +0000 Relating to other believers, passing tests, and taking spiritual responsibility. 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https://ichthys.com/Hebrews-chapter3.htm 10 Jun 19:10 +0000 Choosing for the truth, free will and the image of God. https://ichthys.com/e-mails.htm 3 Jun 18:01 +0000 Doubting salvation, understanding forgiveness, apostasy and the sin unto death. https://ichthys.com/mail-sin-guilt-salvation5.htm 27 May 20:50 +0000 Present troubles, coming troubles. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues109.htm 20 May 18:15 +0000 The dangers of political involvement on the eve of the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues108.htm 13 May 20:10 +0000 Struggling with grief, addiction and sin. https://ichthys.com/mail-sin-faith-suffering4.htm 6 May 18:29 +0000 Persevering in spiritual growth despite family opposition. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight17.htm 29 Apr 18:29 +0000 Making sacrifices for the sake of the Lord and His kingdom. https://ichthys.com/mail-marriage-and-bible11.htm 22 Apr 19:59 +0000 Faith rest vs. 7th day observance, natural law vs. the Law of Moses, and 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beast. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues106.htm 18 Feb 19:30 +0000 Seeing with the eyes of faith. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ16.htm 11 Feb 19:35 +0000 Prayers, praying, how to pray, prayers answered. https://ichthys.com/mail-prayer6.htm 3 Feb 18:45 +0000 Free will, Satan's accusations and preparation for Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues105.htm 28 Jan 20:00 +0000 Commentary and exegesis of Paul's epistle to the Hebrews: chapter 1. https://ichthys.com/Hebrews-chapter1.htm 21 Jan 14:40 +0000 Dealing with false guilt and biblical roles descriptions. https://ichthys.com/mail-marriage-and-bible10 14 Jan 20:40 +0000 Reflecting Jesus Christ in our work, attitudes and lives. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight16.htm 7 Jan 19:30 +0000 The Great Tribulation, Babylon, works and judgment. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues104.htm 31 Dec 18:30 +0000 Fighting through the flak. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ15.htm 24 Dec 15:14 +0000 Separating the wheat from the chaff. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry17.htm 17 Dec 12:40 +0000 Interpreting 1st John and refuting guilt. https://ichthys.com/mail-sin-guilt-salvation3.htm 10 Dec 17:40 +0000 Pre-trib rapture refutation, ships of Kittim, present signs of the times. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues103.htm 3 Dec 19:20 +0000 False theories and related issues. https://ichthys.com/mail-genesis-gap-questions-and-answers7.htm 26 Nov 2022 18:35 +0000 Fellowship versus spiritual growth: mutually exclusive? https://ichthys.com/mail-church-biblical-ideal4.htm 19 Nov 2022 15:35 +0000 Job, Melchizedek, Tamar, Saul, Joseph, et al. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation20.htm 12 Nov 2022 19:15 +0000 Updates, thanks, current events, Babylon. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues102.htm 5 Nov 2022 18:45 +0000 Updates, thanks, current events, Babylon. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ14.htm 29 Oct 2022 16:01 +0000 Introduction to the series. https://ichthys.com/Hebrews-intro.htm 22 Oct 2022 01:01 +0000 Acts 2:38: water baptism in the time of transition. https://ichthys.com/mail-baptism-water-and-spirit11.htm 14 Oct 2022 17:50 +0000 The human spirit, the 'soul', and the false doctrine of 'soul-sleep'. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-anthropology10.htm 8 Oct 2022 13:35 +0000 The imminence of the end times in the plan of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues101.htm 1 Oct 2022 20:00 +0000 Christian fellowship, Christian service and Christian faith in Laodicea. https://ichthys.com/mail-local-churchV.htm 24 Sep 2022 18:25 +0000 Demon possession, demon influence, Lucifer. https://ichthys.com/mail-spiritual-warfare8.htm 17 Sep 2022 18:35 +0000 Babylon, Trumpets, Seals, and the half hour delay in Revelation 8:1. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues100.htm 10 Sep 2022 18:30 +0000 Questions about sin and confession and struggling with sanctification. https://ichthys.com/mail-sin-faith-suffering3.htm 3 Sep 2022 16:15 +0000 Apologetics, ministry, and discernment of spiritual gifts. mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry16.htm 27 Aug 2022 18:45 +0000 Flee Babylon, the mount of transfiguration, et al. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues99.htm 20 Aug 2022 18:39 +0000 Present troubles are preparation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues98.htm 13 Aug 2022 18:59 +0000 Dealing with the Tribulation through faith in the Plan of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues97.htm 06 Aug 2022 18:56 +0000 Keeping our eyes on the prize. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues96.htm 30 Jul 2022 18:55 +0000 Pasta, proverbs and patriarchs. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation19.htm 9 Jul 2022 18:45 +0000 Do not fear the Tribulation https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues95.htm 9 Jul 2022 18:45 +0000 The second advent and the resurrection. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues94.htm 25 Jun 2022 14:50 +0000 Old Testament prophecy, history and customs. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation18.htm 18 Jun 2022 18:20 +0000 Tests, trials and praise from the Laodicean front. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ13.htm 11 Jun 2022 14:20 +0000 The Nephilim, Covid, and negotiating Laodicea. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues93.htm 4 Jun 2022 17:30 +0000 The resurrection and mystery Babylon. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues92.htm 28 May 2022 20:15 +0000 The spiritual death of Christ on the cross, and Judas in the plan of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-christology-questions12.htm 12 May 2022 18:20 +0000 Believers cannot commit the so-called unpardonable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. https://ichthys.com/mail-faith-forgiveness-salvation6.htm 7 May 2022 18:00 +0000 Giving, gifts, charity, pastoral support and mutual Christian encouragement. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry15.htm 30 Apr 2022 18:25 +0000 Prophets, prophesying and prophecy. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues91.htm 23 Apr 2022 19:10 +0000 Aspects of the life and spiritual death of our Lord resulting in our salvation. https://ichthys.com/mail-christology-questions11.htm 16 Apr 2022 18:50 +0000 The importance of Greek and Hebrew for Bible teaching. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-languages12.htm 9 Apr 2022 20:30 +0000 Judgment and rewards. What are 'good works' really? https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues90.htm 2 Apr 2022 19:20 +0000 Interpreting the Corinthian epistles and questions about the resurrection. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-interpretation15.htm 26 Mar 2022 18:55 +0000 Looking forward to our eternal reward and not to this present world. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues89.htm 19 Mar 2022 13:45 +0000 Disinvesting emotionally from world events which are in God's hands. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues88.htm 12 Mar 2022 20:15 +0000 World events confirm that it is high time to prepare spiritually for the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues87.htm 5 Mar 2022 18:30 +0000 The world is a mess, but we are not of the world, only temporarily in it. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues86.htm 26 Feb 2022 19:08 +0000 No Christian gets through this world without trouble, but God works it all out for good. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight15.htm 19 Feb 2022 21:08 +0000 Trouble now means being better prepared for the Tribulation, if we respond aright. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues85.htm 12 Feb 2022 13:25 +0000 The Primacy of the Word of God. https://ichthys.com/Pet38.htm 5 Feb 2022 12:45 +0000 Being prepared for the Tribulation by tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight14.htm 29 Jan 2022 19:45 +0000 Missions, evangelism, and preparation for individual ministry. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry14.htm 22 Jan 2022 19:25 +0000 Focusing on the eternal future, nephilim, Palestine, politics. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues84.htm 15 Jan 2022 19:45 +0000 Soul vs. spirit, life begins at birth, the spirits of animals, and John leapt (no). https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-anthropology9.htm 8 Jan 2022 20:05 +0000 Happy new year - we hope and pray! https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues83.htm 1 Jan 2022 13:35 +0000 Merry Christmas! https://ichthys.com/mail-prayer5.htm 25 Dec 2021 11:00 +0000 Preparing for and engaging in ministry for Jesus' Church. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry13.htm 18 Dec 2021 14:25 +0000 New ageism and other challenges to Christian spiritual growth. https://ichthys.com/mail-cults-and-christianity13.htm 11 Dec 2021 19:59 +0000 Job, Esther, Song of Solomon: issues of canonicity, translation and interpretation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues82.htm 4 Dec 2021 19:35 +0000 1st Peter 5:1-14: Shepherding the Flock and Resisting the Devil. https://ichthys.com/Pet37.htm 27 Nov 2021 19:09 +0000 Spiritual warfare and satanic ideology. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues82.htm 20 Nov 2021 20:25 +0000 Spare time usage and godly decision making. https://ichthys.com/mail-culture-and-christianity23.htm 13 Nov 2021 19:03 +0000 Strengths and weakness of various versions and some canon questions. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-versions-translation-reading7.htm 6 Nov 2021 19:23 +0000 Coping with Covid and other issues in the church-visible https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues81.htm 30 Oct 2021 20:13 +0000 Dealing with the sad state of affairs in Laodicea. https://ichthys.com/mail-church-biblical-ideal3.htm 23 Oct 2021 20:30 +0000 Angelic nature and demons. https://ichthys.com/mail-angelic-issues10.htm 16 Oct 2021 19:30 +0000 Exegesis of various Bible passages. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-interpretation14.htm 09 Oct 2021 18:45 +0000 Undeserved Suffering on the Cusp of the End Times. https://ichthys.com/Pet36.htm 02 Oct 2021 19:15 +0000 Trials and tests are part of the Christian life. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ12.htm 25 Sep 2021 19:45:00 +0000 Anthropopathism, allegory, typology and parables. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-versions-translation-reading6.htm 18 Sep 2021 20:04:00 +0000 Mystery Babylon and preparation for the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues80.htm 11 Sep 2021 18:40:00 +0000 More on versions and translations of the Bible. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-versions-translation-reading5.htm 4 Sep 2021 20:12:00 +0000 Last word on vaccines - we hope! https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues79.htm 28 Aug 2021 18:54:00 +0000 Things change rapidly. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues78.htm 21 Aug 2021 18:34:00 +0000 Persevering through the resistance. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues77.htm 14 Aug 2021 19:54:00 +0000 Masks are back https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues76.htm 7 Aug 2021 17:09:00 +0000 Seals, ominous trends, and dating the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues75.htm 31 Jul 2021 19:09:00 +0000 Preparation for Tribulation; counter new-age teachings. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues74.htm 24 Jul 2021 18:41:00 +0000 Undeserved Suffering in Marriage and in Life – and the Example of Christ https://ichthys.com/Pet35.htm 17 Jul 2021 19:21:00 +0000 The great flood, vaccines, the beginning date for the Tribulation, et al. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues73.htm 10 Jul 2021 19:09:00 +0000 In spite of ups and downs, real believers persevere. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight13.htm 3 Jul 2021 20:46:00 +0000 Refuting the popular lie that promotes divorce for happily remarried Christians. https://ichthys.com/mail-marriage-and-bible9.htm 26 Jun 2021 18:42:00 +0000 Preparing and engaging to do one's bit for the Church of Jesus Christ. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry12.htm 19 Jun 2021 19:57:00 +0000 Supporting each other during these troubling times. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues72.htm 12 Jun 2021 18:17:00 +0000 We endeavor to persevere. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues71.htm 5 Jun 2021 19:27:00 +0000 We remember our fallen heroes. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues70.htm 29 May 2021 20:17:00 +0000 Some light at the end of the tunnel. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues69.htm 22 May 2021 19:57:00 +0000 Acts, the apostles, the church fathers and church creeds. https://ichthys.com/mail-church-history3.htm 15 May 2021 19:47:00 +0000 Questions and answers about various passages in the gospels. https://ichthys.com/mail-gospel-questions17 8 May 2021 19:45:00 +0000 More on eschatology in light of recent events. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues68.htm 1 May 2021 20:20:00 +0000 No respite, but we have a greater hope. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues67.htm 24 Apr 2021 16:07:00 +0000 Clarifying some issues regarding water baptism in the time of transition https://ichthys.com/mail-baptism-water-and-spirit10.htm 17 Apr 2021 20:09:00 +0000 Persistence now makes for perseverance during the Tribulation https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues66.htm 10 Apr 2021 19:49:00 +0000 Preparing for the inevitable https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues65.htm 3 Apr 2021 19:59:00 +0000 Old Testament passages at issue and some questions. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation17.htm 27 Mar 2021 19:39:00 +0000 The crazier things get, the more believers need to focus on the Word. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues64.htm 20 Mar 2021 17:39:00 +0000 Ice storms and the storm to come. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues63.htm 13 Mar 2021 17:39:00 +0000 Questions and answers about various passages in the gospels. https://ichthys.com/mail-gospel-questions16.htm 27 Feb 2021 20:04:00 +0000 Personal tribulation: preparation for THE Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues62.htm 20 Feb 2021 19:54:00 +0000 Moving forward spiritually through pressures, hand in hand with the Lord. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ11.htm 13 Feb 2021 19:12:00 +0000 God is bigger than all our tribulations. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues61.htm 6 Feb 2021 19:12:00 +0000 Various questions on the interpretation of Bible passages. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-interpretation13.htm 30 Jan 2021 18:22:00 +0000 Happy new year! https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues60.htm 23 Jan 2021 18:10:00 +0000 More about vaccines. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues59.htm 16 Jan 2021 19:05:00 +0000 Don't allow yourself to be swept up in recent events. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues58.htm 9 Jan 2021 15:50:00 +0000 Free will and decisions good and bad https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ10.htm 2 Jan 2021 14:20:00 +0000 Persecution now and in the future. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues57.htm 26 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 Present troubles a preview of the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues56.htm 26 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000 Covid struggles, vaccines and the mark of the beast. https://ichthys.com/https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues55.htm 12 Dec 2020 20:23:00 +0000 Cultists, unbelievers and lukewarm believers vs. those who love the truth. https://ichthys.com/mail-confronting-false-groups5.htm 5 Dec 2020 20:48:00 +0000 Much to be thankful for despite everything. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues54.htm 28 Nov 2020 18:55:00 +0000 Covid and eschatology. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues53.htm 21 Nov 2020 17:44:00 +0000 Doubts about salvation and reluctance to get moving spiritually. https://ichthys.com/mail-sin-faith-suffering2.htm 14 Nov 2020 19:44:00 +0000 Walking with Jesus in a time of Covid and political uncertainty: preparation for Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues52.htm 7 Nov 2020 19:49:00 +0000 Tribulation now . . . and then. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues51.htm 31 Oct 2020 19:11:00 +0000 After over thirty years, Bible Basics is now complete. https://ichthys.com/7-Biblio.htm 24 Oct 2020 20:17:00 +0000 Getting ready to serve the Lord on the cusp of the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry11.htm 17 Oct 2020 20:11:00 +0000 Obey the king according to the word of the King. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues50.htm 10 Oct 2020 20:31:00 +0000 Believers have no need to fear death or disease. https://ichthys.com/mail-christian-perspectives-on-disease-and-death.htm 3 Oct 2020 19:17:00 +0000 Resources for and applications in fighting the fight. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ9.htm 26 Sep 2020 20:03:00 +0000 Bible teaching and preparation for the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues49.htm 19 Sep 2020 19:59:00 +0000 Godly Christians interacting with a godless world. https://ichthys.com/mail-culture-and-christianity22.htm 12 Sep 2020 19:31:00 +0000 Testing, 1, 2, 3 https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues48.htm 5 Sep 2020 18:50:00 +0000 Reacting to letters from Jezebel and temptations to strike the rock. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues47.htm 29 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0000 The two witnesses and the current unpleasantness. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues46.htm 22 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0000 Time to get ready. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues45.htm 15 Aug 2020 20:10:00 +0000 Navigating sensitive issues in difficult times. https://ichthys.com/mail-culture-and-christianity21.htm 8 Aug 2020 18:55:00 +0000 Staying out of it and letting the Lord handle it. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues44.htm 1 Aug 2020 14:47:00 +0000 Questions on the Trinity, kenosis, and other issues. https://ichthys.com/mail-theological-questions4.htm 25 Jul 2020 18:15:00 +0000 Correcting our perspective on life now and during the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues43.htm 18 Jul 2020 17:19:00 +0000 Learning and applying the truth and helping others do the same. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ8.htm 11 Jul 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Shades of things to come. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues42.htm 4 Jul 2020 17:20:00 +0000 Some Q and A on Isaiah https://ichthys.com/mail-isaiah-questions.htm 27 Jun 2020 19:46:00 +0000 Do not fear the Tribulation - but prepare. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues41.htm 20 Jun 2020 18:46:00 +0000 The present as prologue. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues40.htm 13 Jun 2020 19:54:00 +0000 Tuning up for Tribulation https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues39.htm 6 Jun 2020 19:44:00 +0000 Things get worse - but we have a better hope. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues38.htm 30 May 2020 19:20:00 +0000 Using the present situation to prepare for the coming Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues37.htm 23 May 2020 19:30:00 +0000 The present situation in light of the coming Tribulation and the absence of any prior 'rapture' https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues36.htm 16 May 2020 20:35:00 +0000 False teaching, antisemitism, deception, dowsing, tithing, charismatic practices, catholicism, masonry, mormonism. https://ichthys.com/mail-confronting-false-groups4.htm 9 May 2020 20:35:00 +0000 Walking in faith under the current pressures in the light of eternity. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues35.htm 2 May 2020 19:35:00 +0000 The virus, the Tribulation and the eternal future. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues34.htm 2 May 2020 18:57:00 +0000 The virus and prep for the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues33.htm 18 Apr 2020 18:30:00 +0000 More on the virus and the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues32.htm 11 Apr 2020 18:45:00 +0000 The virus and the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues31.htm 4 Apr 2020 18:40:00 +0000 Priorities, procedures and sacrifices necessary to do what the Lord has called us to do. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry10.htm 28 Mar 2020 17:50:00 +0000 Facing the Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues30.htm 21 Mar 2020 20:15:00 +0000 Corona virus - preparation for Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues29.htm 14 Mar 2020 21:05:00 +0000 The firmament, the flood, animals in Eden and afterwards, Jephthah, David and others. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation16.htm 7 Mar 2020 19:00:00 +0000 Praying for, witnessing to, dealing and coping with unbelievers and unbelief. https://ichthys.com/mail-salvation-gospel-unbelief7.htm 29 Feb 2020 18:17:00 +0000 Questions and answers from the gospels, and Pauline epistles. https://ichthys.com/mail-new-testament-interpretation9.htm 22 Feb 2020 20:23:00 +0000 Struggling with testing, family, spiritual growth and preparations for ministry. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight12.htm 15 Feb 2020 12:43:00 +0000 Revelation, Tribulation, "Rapture", the Mark of the Beast, the Millennium. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues28.htm 8 Feb 2020 18:43:00 +0000 Entertaining angels and issues of free will in the angelic conflict. https://ichthys.com/mail-spiritual-warfare7.htm 1 Feb 2020 19:20:00 +0000 Coping with the pressures and troubles of this life in our walk with Christ. https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world11.htm 25 Jan 2020 19:02:00 +0000 Various questions about the text and interpretation of the book of Revelation. https://ichthys.com/mail-revelation-questions2.htm 18 Jan 2020 20:22:00 +0000 Various Bible questions and answers about witnessing to and walking with Jesus Christ. https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world10.htm 11 Jan 2020 18:56:00 +0000 Next installment of the basics series: the Church universal and local https://ichthys.com/6B-Ecclesio.htm 4 Jan 2020 19:32:00 +0000 Coping with sin, false teachings about sin, and witnessing the truth to others. https://ichthys.com/mail-faith-forgiveness-salvation5.htm 28 Dec 2019 19:06:00 +0000 Discussions about key Bible passages in the Old and New Testaments. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-interpretation12.htm 21 Dec 2019 19:26:00 +0000 Questions and answers on the passages in the Old Testament. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation15.htm 14 Dec 2019 20:36:00 +0000 Questions and answers on the gospel of Luke. https://ichthys.com/mail-gospel-questions15.htm 6 Dec 2019 13:02:00 +0000 Loss, perseverance and victory for those in the time Laodicea who are actually in the fight. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight11.htm 30 Nov 2019 19:10:00 +0000 Truth vs. man-made systems and rules. https://ichthys.com/mail-apologetics-legalism2.htm 23 Nov 2019 21:57:00 +0000 The challenges and costs of following the Lord and preparing to serve him– and the great reward in doing so. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry9.htm 16 Nov 2019 19:57:00 +0000 Questions about the gospel of John and the Lord's prayer. https://ichthys.com/mail-gospel-questions14.htm 9 Nov 2019 20:42:00 +0000 The false doctrine of the so-called pre-Tribulation 'rapture' refuted et al. https://ichthys.com/mail-rapture-et-al.htm 2 Nov 2019 22:00:00 +0000 Engaging with spiritual growth and preparation for ministry in the late hours of Laodicea. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry8.htm 26 Oct 2019 22:00:00 +0000 Guilt and complications from divorce and re-marriage. https://ichthys.com/mail-marriage-and-bible8.htm 19 Oct 2019 20:16:00 +0000 Coping with the pressures of this world and learning to apply truth to circumstances. https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world9.htm 12 Oct 2019 19:15:00 +0000 Explanation and discussion of passages and questions from the Old and New Testaments. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-interpretation9.htm 5 Oct 2019 20:57:00 +0000 Being born again / born from above, perseverance of faith vs. apostasy, and our eternal future if we do persevere. https://ichthys.com/mail-salvation-gospel-unbelief6.htm 28 Sep 2019 19:47:00 +0000 True Christianity is centered on Christ and His cross; cults and dead denominations focus on money, numbers and status. https://ichthys.com/mail-cults-and-christianity12.htm 21 Sep 2019 19:59:00 +0000 No need to fear the Tribulation, because the Lord is faithful no matter what. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues27.htm 14 Sep 2019 19:59:00 +0000 Understanding, living and applying the plan of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-theological-questions3.htm 7 Sep 2019 19:30:00 +0000 Questions and answers from the gospels, Acts, epistles and Revelation. https://ichthys.com/mail-new-testament-interpretation8.htm 29 Aug 2019 20:20:00 +0000 Church history and eschatology, the 'rapture' and Laodicea. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues26.htm 22 Aug 2019 20:20:00 +0000 Old Testament passages and themes discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation14.htm 17 Aug 2019 20:55:00 +0000 Negative aspects of political involvement and social action vs. a profitable Christian walk with the Lord. https://ichthys.com/mail-politics-versus-spiritual-growth4.htm 10 Aug 2019 17:50:00 +0000 Questions and answers on various passages and concepts in the Old Testament. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation13.htm 3 Aug 2019 17:45:00 +0000 Evangelism, cults and false religions, and the eternal state of those who reject Jesus Christ. https://ichthys.com/mail-salvation-gospel-unbelief5.htm 27 Jul 2019 18:26:00 +0000 Various passages and concepts considered and explained. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-interpretation10.htm 20 Jul 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Tales of spiritual combat in Laodicea. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight10.htm 13 Jul 2019 20:14:00 +0000 Political action does not save a nation; advancing believers are the nation's 'salt'. https://ichthys.com/mail-politics-versus-spiritual-growth3.htm 6 Jul 2019 17:45:00 +0000 Water-baptism is not 'magic' and not legitimate today. https://ichthys.com/mail-baptism-water-and-spirit9.htm 29 Jun 2019 17:45:00 +0000 Soul vs. spirit, life at birth, soul sleep, the conscience, etc. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-anthropology8.htm 22 Jun 2019 21:35:00 +0000 The book of life, the pure of heart, handing over to Satan, forgiveness, temptation, apostasy, security. https://ichthys.com/mail-faith-forgiveness-salvation4.htm 15 Jun 2019 19:20:00 +0000 Verse by verse through Genesis. https://ichthys.com/mail-genesis-questions4.htm 8 Jun 2019 18:36:00 +0000 Dealing with temptation and issues of sanctification and spiritual growth. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight9.htm 1 Jun 2019 19:30:00 +0000 The third temple, tribulational code of conduct, the mark of the beast, etc. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues25.htm 1 Jun 2019 17:17:00 +0000 Your questions on angelology and the angelic conflict. https://ichthys.com/mail-angelic-issues9.htm 18 May 2019 18:00:00 +0000 Verse by verse treatment of various questions on the Gospel of John https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry7.htm 11 May 2019 14:30:00 +0000 Verse by verse treatment of various questions on the Gospel of John https://ichthys.com/https://ichthys.com/john-questions.htm 27 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 The meaning of 'the Law', struggling with legalism, proper dress, and mandatory reconciliation. https://ichthys.com/mail-legalism-past-present4.htm 27 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Questions on Peter and his Epistles. https://ichthys.com/mail-new-testament-interpretation7.htm 20 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 'Partial rapture', rapture wrath, Philadelphia kept out, mark of the beast, id-ing antichrist, ten horns. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues24.htm 13 Apr 2019 20:48:00 +0000 Believers standing up for the truth and trying to live the truth in spite of domestic opposition. https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world8.htm 6 Apr 2019 20:48:00 +0000 Believers, unbelievers, faith and the gospel, and refutation of false teaching. https://ichthys.com/mail-salvation-gospel-unbelief4.htm 30 Mar 2019 20:38:00 +0000 Church, churches, fellowship and spiritual growth in the era of Laodicea https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world7.htm 23 Mar 2019 19:45:00 +0000 Communion, music, dating, marriage, celibacy, alcohol, and TV https://ichthys.com/mail-culture-and-christianity20.htm 16 Mar 2019 20:10:00 +0000 Interpolations, false theories, chronological Bibles and related issues. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-languages11.htm 9 Mar 2019 19:10:00 +0000 False groups and denominations putting false teachings and tradition in front of the truth of the Word of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-cults-and-christianity11.htm 2 Mar 2019 20:45:00 +0000 The truth about spiritual gifts, 'sign gifts', miracles, healing, exorcism, prophesying and tongues. https://ichthys.com/mail-gifts-miracles-exorcism-tongues-false-teaching.htm 23 Feb 2019 20:55:00 +0000 Divine cosmology, heavenly geography, and angels in the conflict with Satan's rebellion. https://ichthys.com/mail-angelic-issues8.htm 16 Feb 2019 20:55:00 +0000 The spiritual death of Christ, His kenosis, and His representation in the Old Testament. https://ichthys.com/mail-christology-questions10.htm 9 Feb 2019 19:25:00 +0000 Faith, discipline, work, jobs, loneliness, loss, and spiritual courage. https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world6.htm 2 Feb 2019 19:57:00 +0000 The Bible clearly teaches creation in verse one but destruction in verse two following a strong 'but'. https://ichthys.com/mail-genesis-gap-questions-and-answers6.htm 26 Jan 2019 19:50:00 +0000 Believers, unbelievers, and defending and sharing the truth. https://ichthys.com/mail-atheism-evangelism.htm 19 Jan 2019 19:55:00 +0000 Various questions on New Testament passages and themes discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-new-testament-interpretation6.htm 12 Jan 2019 18:21:00 +0000 Various questions on Old Testament passages and themes discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation12.htm 5 Jan 2019 16:51:00 +0000 More dispatches and mutual encouragement for the spiritual battlefront. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight8.htm 29 Dec 2018 19:15:00 +0000 Dreams, exorcism, demon-dabbling, slandering celestial beings, rebuking the devil, and the encouragement and perseverance of believers who are 'in the fight'. https://ichthys.com/mail-spiritual-warfare6.htm 22 Dec 2018 17:40:00 +0000 Questions regarding sin, sinfulness, sanctification, propitiation, suffering and faith in God's deliverance in all these cases are fielded this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-sin-faith-suffering.htm 15 Dec 2018 19:15:00 +0000 Questions regarding various aspects of the privilege of approaching the throne of grace by we believer-priests. https://ichthys.com/mail-prayer4.htm 8 Dec 2018 19:49:00 +0000 The commencement of the Tribulation, the identification of antichrist, typological and other eschatological issues and interpretations. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues23.htm 1 Dec 2018 19:45:00 +0000 Methods of reaching others with the truth, the varieties of ministries and multiplicity of gifts in doing so, and some false teaching which opposes our good efforts. https://ichthys.com/mail-apologetics-ministry-false-teaching.htm 24 Nov 2018 19:25:00 +0000 Politics, laziness, debt, music, cremation and other topics which touch on how Christians should relate to the world. https://ichthys.com/mail-culture-and-christianity19.htm 17 Nov 2018 20:10:00 +0000 Believers consider their spiritual gifts and the right way to prepare to use them for the edification of the Body of Jesus Christ. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry6.htm 10 Nov 2018 21:05:00 +0000 Denominational and local church trends in Laodicea and the struggles of individual believers in confronting them in their search for the truth. https://ichthys.com/mail-church-biblical-ideal2.htm 3 Nov 2018 19:30:00 +0000 Evangelism and witnessing, unbelief and hardness of heart, cults versus Christianity, blasphemy against the Spirit and the sin unto death. https://ichthys.com/mail-salvation-gospel-unbelief3.htm 27 Oct 2018 16:20:00 +0000 More Dispatches from the "Laodicean Front": fellow soldiers of Jesus Christ share their victories and struggles for the sake of the Kingdom (Rev.1:9). https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight7.htm 20 Oct 2018 19:20:00 +0000 Grieving the Spirit, blasphemy against the Spirit, filling of the Spirit, baptism of the Spirit, gender of the Spirit, and restraining of the Spirit are some of the issues considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-pneumatology6.htm 13 Oct 2018 19:50:00 +0000 Questions related to interpreting and teaching the Bible are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-interpretation-application-exegesis-ministry.htm 6 Oct 2018 20:50:00 +0000 Resuscitation vs. resurrection, personhood and life at birth, aspects of the resurrection and last judgments. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-anthropology7.htm 29 Sep 2018 18:55:00 +0000 Water baptism vs. Spirit baptism, types of baptism, Paul's baptism, and the erroneous baptism in Mark 16. https://ichthys.com/mail-baptism-water-and-spirit8.htm 22 Sep 2018 18:00:00 +0000 Questions regarding the correct process of biblical textual criticism, interpolations into the text of the Bible, and issues of canonicity. https://ichthys.com/mail-text-canon.htm 15 Sep 2018 17:15:00 +0000 Exegesis and explanation of various New Testament 'problem' passages. https://ichthys.com/mail-new-testament-interpretation5.htm 8 Sep 2018 17:15:00 +0000 Law-keeping, Messianism, Sabbath observance and other dangers to the biblical position of grace. https://ichthys.com/mail-grace-versus-law2.htm 1 Sep 2018 21:05:00 +0000 The title says it all. https://ichthys.com/mail-apathy-atheism-cults-false-teaching.htm 25 Aug 2018 19:25:00 +0000 A variety of questions and answers explaining why Ichthys is 'the way it is', as well as some discussions about Bible study methods and tools. https://ichthys.com/mail-all-about-ichthys3.htm 18 Aug 2018 19:15:00 +0000 Fearing God: reverence versus fear; loving God; being responsible for one's own actions instead of blaming Him and others; learning to forgive and not to demand recompense from others. https://ichthys.com/mail-battlefield-within2.htm 11 Aug 2018 19:15:00 +0000 Prayers for the unlikely, denying the Lord and apostasy, the so-called imputation of Adam's sin, reprobates vs. elect, the false teaching of personal innocence and other salvation related matters. https://ichthys.com/mail-salvation-questions3.htm 4 Aug 2018 18:55:00 +0000 Struggling with doubts about salvation, guilt about past sins, and learning to conquer the satanic torpor that inhibits and impedes spiritual growth. https://ichthys.com/mail-faith-forgiveness-salvation3.htm 28 Jul 2018 19:25:00 +0000 The latest installment of the Basics series dealing with our spiritual growth and progress is this world is now posted https://ichthys.com/6A-Peripateo.htm 18 Jul 2018 20:55:00 +0000 Typology, current trends and the imminence of the Tribulation, the 'day and the hour', the resurrection, New Jerusalem, Laodicea and the seven churches of Revelation https://ichthys.com/e-mails.htm 14 Jul 2018 18:05 +0000 More on denominations putting tradition in front of the truth of the Word of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-cults-and-christianity10.htm 7 Jul 2018 18:05 +0000 Cults and cult-like behavior in individual churches and denominations versus the biblical standard of teaching the truth of the Word of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-cults-and-christianity9.htm 30 Jun 2018 18:23 +0000 Preparing for a Bible-teaching ministry. Greek or no Greek? And other related questions. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry5.htm 23 Jun 2018 19:07 +0000 Focusing on our eternal assets, coping with testing and suffering, forgiving our enemies, fighting against addictive sin, and the importance of confession. https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight6.htm 16 Jun 2018 20:32:00 +0000 Your questions on what the Bible has to say about seeking a godly spouse, marriage, divorce and re-marriage. https://ichthys.com/mail-marriage-and-bible7.htm 9 Jun 2018 20:32:00 +0000 Biblical perspectives on substance use and abuse, tithing, politics and environmentalism, friendship, self-defense, and working. https://ichthys.com/mail-culture-and-christianity18.htm 2 Jun 2018 21:21:00 +0000 Paul's apostolic authority, the mission of his ministry, his relationship to and with the other apostles, and the interpretation of his writing in theory and example. https://ichthys.com/mail-paul-the-apostle-aspects2.htm 26 May 2018 20:20:00 +0000 Interpreting Hebrew prose and poetry illustrated by a number of biblical examples. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation11.htm 19 May 2018 19:20:00 +0000 The Body lifts itself up, with each part helping each other part through the Lord's Spirit. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ7.htm 12 May 2018 20:21:00 +0000 Questions about Acts and its interpretation, prophecy, tongues, and the apostolic mediation of the Holy Spirit during the era of transition between the Age of Israel and the Age of the Church. https://ichthys.com/mail-transitional-era-book-of-acts-gifts.htm 5 May 2018 20:17:00 +0000 Samuel and Saul, Solomon and Adonijah, David and Joab, and a variety of other Old Testament interpretive questions, issues and passages are covered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation10.htm 28 Apr 2018 20:10:00 +0000 Countering vile and dangerous false teaching about what constitutes a marriage, biblically speaking. https://ichthys.com/mail-marriage-and-bible6.htm 21 Apr 2018 20:10:00 +0000 There are no verses in the Bible which directly support a pre-Tribulation 'rapture'. Scripture clearly teaches that the resurrection occurs at Christ's return. False views and tendentious proofs are refuted this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-pre-trib-so-called-imminence.htm 14 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000 Interpreting, understanding, and applying the truth of the Word of God to the great variety of situations, circumstances, challenges, tests and trials we all face in the world as believers in Jesus Christ. https://ichthys.com/mail-encouragement-spiritual-testing-spiritual-growth3.htm 7 Apr 2018 21:17:00 +0000 The kingdom of God's 'observation', crowns of life and glory, the 'shortened time', covenants, dispensations, double fulfillment of prophecy, lack of prophetic passages relating to our present age, the last days, 'Abraham's bosom', the religion of antichrist, the distinction between the person beast and his kingdom, and between the actual antichrist and the head of the tribulational southern alliance, and the false teachings of amillenialism and 'second chance' for unbelievers. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues21.htm 31 Mar 2018 21:10:00 +0000 The Millennium, the resurrection, the regathering of Israel, recent phenomena as indications of the coming end times and other related issues are discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues20.htm 24 Mar 2018 19:45:00 +0000 Questions on the exegesis, interpretation and translation of various passages in both the Old and New Testaments; issues of biblical translation are also addressed. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-languages10.htm 17 Mar 2018 12:15:00 +0000 The original purpose of the Law, its meaning and appropriate application for Christians today, and various false teaching regarding the Law in vogue today, including in particular on Sabbath observance, tithing and diet. https://ichthys.com/mail-legalism-past-present3.htm 10 Mar 2018 12:51:00 +0000 Persevering in this world with the help of other believing, helping other believers, and coping with the distractions of this life, family, politics and health issues in particular. https://ichthys.com/mail-believers-in-the-world5.htm 3 Mar 2018 19:41:00 +0000 Salvation, the gospel and faith in Old and New Testament times; the nature of unbelief and the essence of evangelism are topics discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-salvation-gospel-unbelief2.htm 24 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Anthropopathism, the etymology of the name 'Jerusalem', the mark of Cain, Esau's blessing, imprecatory psalms, and other issues of interpretation in various passages in the Old Testament are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation9.htm 17 Feb 2018 20:05:00 +0000 The deity of Christ, His status as the Firstborn, His glory veiled and revealed, the title THE Son of Man, 'Christ in You', petros vs. petra, the Bride of Christ and other related topics are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-christology-questions9.htm 10 Feb 2018 20:05:00 +0000 Testimonies and words of encouragement from brave, standup Christians which should motivate us to go and do likewise. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ6.htm 3 Feb 2018 18:35:00 +0000 Science, Technology, Philosophy and Theology vs. biblical truth and the astounding power and wisdom of the plan of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-science-and-the-bible3.htm Sat, 27 Jan 2018 18:35:00 +0000 Concerns about salvation, confession, forgiveness, recovery from sin and spiritual decline are addressed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-faith-forgiveness-salvation2.htm Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000 Daniel's statue, the 70 weeks, the Millennium, the coming of the Tribulation and the signs thereof are some of the topics covered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues19.htm Sat, 13 Jan 2018 13:45:00 +0000 Discussing the means, methods and processes of preparing for and engaging in Christian ministry both now and in the future Tribulation. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry4.htm Sat, 6 Jan 2018 18:15:00 +0000 A miscellany of questions about passages in the Old Testament and New, to ring out the old year and bring in the new. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-interpretation9.htm Sat, 30 Dec 2017 18:15:00 +0000 Some conversations about various aspects of what the Bible has to say about marriage, families and related matters, in contradistinction to much false teaching with which cyberspace is awash. https://ichthys.com/mail-marriage-and-bible5.htm Sat, 23 Dec 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Further explanations and exegesis of various passages in the gospels this week, such as Herod the fox, the meaning of the branches removed from the vine, the date of the crucifixion, and the sheep and the goats. https://ichthys.com/mail-gospel-questions13.htm Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:00:00 +0000 Adam and Eve, the sin nature, purgatory, soul-sleep, dichotomy vs. trichotomy and the interim body are among the subjects discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-anthropology6.htm Sat, 9 Dec 2017 21:30:00 +0000 Charismatics, Witnesses, R.C.s, Gnostics and a variety of other contemporary groups and their false teachings are examined this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-cults-and-christianity8.htm Sat, 2 Dec 2017 18:56:00 +0000 Challenges, trials, tribulations and victories of the Christian fight in Laodicea https://ichthys.com/mail-fighting-the-fight5.htm Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:20:00 +0000 The commandments, the Pentateuch, interpreting passages in Kings, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, the books of Job and Proverbs, and issues of interpreting Old Testament prophecy are discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation8.htm Sat, 18 Nov 2017 22:00:00 +0000 Gog and Magog, signs of the Tribulation, the seven eras of the Church age, the seven millennial days, the seventh trumpet, Daniel's statue, antichrist 'smitten', the resurrection, and the regathering of Israel are among this week's topics. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues18.htm Sat, 11 Nov 2017 22:00:00 +0000 Issues, problems, challenges, tests, victories and procedures of growing up spiritually in Laodicea. https://ichthys.com/mail-spiritual-growth3.htm Sat, 4 Nov 2017 22:28:00 +0000 Questions related to preparation for ministry to the Body of Christ, for the glory of our Lord Jesus, the edification of His Church, and eternal reward. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry3.htm Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:25:00 +0000 Struggling with sin, guilt, anxious thoughts, fears of apostasy, perfectionism, and past failures; we all need to strive to put the past behind us and get on with the business of spiritual growth, progress and production to the glory of Christ and the benefit of His Church. https://ichthys.com/mail-sin-guilt-salvation2.htm Sat, 21 Oct 2017 22:54:00 +0000 Responses to questions about a number of passages in the New Testament. https://ichthys.com/mail-new-testament-interpretation4.htm Sat, 14 Oct 2017 20:34:00 +0000 This week we consider the value and proper use by the pastor-teacher of critical editions of the Greek New Testament and Hebrew Old Testament in translating scripture. A number of English translations are also discussed, their strengths and weaknesses noted, as well as the method and practice of biblical translation generally. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-languages9.htm Sat, 7 Oct 2017 20:39:00 +0000 The meaning of biblical peace, the circumstances and considerations involved in seeking reconciliation with others, and the distinction between our perfect position in Christ and our imperfect behavior in this life are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-peace-reconciliation-salvation.htm Sat, 30 Sep 2017 22:03:00 +0000 Soldiers of the Cross: Finding balance and persevering in faith, growth and ministry in the midst of the devil's world. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ5.htm Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:23:00 +0000 Questions about the now defunct ritual of water-baptism, a rite meant for the Jewish community of faith and designed to prepare them for the Messiah's coming, i.e., 'John's baptism', and the need to distinguish it from the 'one baptism' of the Church, the baptism of the Holy Spirit. https://ichthys.com/mail-baptism-water-and-spirit7.htm Sat, 16 Sep 2017 20:10:00 +0000 Questions on passages having to do with the meaning of faith, God's forgiveness of our sins, the saving work of Christ, and our salvation through putting our trust in Him. https://ichthys.com/mail-faith-forgiveness-salvation.htm Sat, 9 Sep 2017 19:45:00 +0000 Questions on the Celts, Bible codes, Unitarians, flat earth theory, the unpardonable sin and other twistings of scripture by various and sundry groups https://ichthys.com/mail-cults-and-christianity7.htm Sat, 9 Sep 2017 19:45:00 +0000 Questions on passages and concepts in the Old Testament, including Psalms, the Song of Solomon, and the nature of salvation in Old Testament times. https://ichthys.com/mail-old-testament-interpretation7.htm Sat, 26 Aug 2017 18:25:00 +0000 Struggling with sin, guilt, anxious thoughts, fears of apostasy, perfectionism, and past failures, and the need to strive to put the past behind us and get on with the business of spiritual growth, progress and production to the glory of Christ and the benefit of His Church. https://ichthys.com/mail-sin-guilt-salvation.htm Sat, 19 Aug 2017 19:00:00 +0000 Eternal rewards, prophetic passages, and specific questions about the Tribulation, the Millennium and the book of Revelation are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues17.htm Sat, 12 Aug 2017 17:30:00 +0000 Greek and Hebrew languages, translations and tools, and how they relate to interpreting and teaching the Word of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-dangers-pre-trib-rapture-false-teaching.htm Sat, 5 Aug 2017 20:05:00 +0000 Greek and Hebrew languages, translations and tools, and how they relate to interpreting and teaching the Word of God. https://ichthys.com/mail-biblical-languages8.htm Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:20:00 +0000 Questions regarding the divine decrees and the foundational nature of the cross reflecting of the abounding glory, grace and providence of the One with whom we have to do. https://ichthys.com/mail-plan-of-god2.htm Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:35:00 +0000 'Church Age prophecy, the temple of the Tribulation and Millennium, prophetic foreshortening, Moses and Elijah and the 144,000, the mark of the beast, the Great Persecution, tribulational Babylon, the people who repopulate earth during the Millennium, and what is meant by 'outside the gates' of New Jerusalem (along with other questions). https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues16.htm Sat, 15 Jul 2017 15:45:00 +0000 'Not a hair shall perish', John the baptist's doubts, 'no one is good', 'no one knows the day or the hour' and other passages are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-gospel-questions12.htm Sat, 8 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Apocryphal writings, the nature of the canon, interpolations in the Bible, and proper application of textual criticism to biblical interpretation are some of the topics discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-bible-and-canon4.htm Sat, 1 Jul 2017 20:20:00 +0000 The nature of the nephilim, historically and during the Tribulation, with special attention to the beast, his false prophet, and the mark of the beast are the topics discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-nephilim-antichrist-false-prophet-mark-of-the-beast.htm Sat, 24 Jun 2017 20:00:00 +0000 Cherubs, angelic elders, demons, fallen angels and other questions involving angels and the conflict between Satan and his followers versus God and His elect are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-angelic-issues7.htm Sat, 17 Jun 2017 20:00:00 +0000 Questions about prayer, confession, group prayer, methodology of prayer, prayer in the plan and will of God, prayer requests and answered prayer are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-prayer3.htm Sat, 10 Jun 2017 20:00:00 +0000 The truth about God: three in person, one in essence, and the misunderstanding and/or misrepresentation of this important teaching among some Messianic groups is discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-trinity-messianic-legalism2.htm Sat, 3 Jun 2017 20:45:00 +0000 For all unbelievers who die in an unsaved state, hell (Torments at present, followed by the Lake of Fire) is a very real place, an eternal place, and should be a matter of the greatest concern in motivating them to come to repentance so as to accept the gift of Jesus Christ and be saved. The false doctrine of non-existence after death is a myth which offers false comfort and which has no biblical support https://ichthys.com/mail-annihilationism-universalism-hell-judgment2.htm Sat, 27 May 2017 21:45:00 +0000 Ministering the Word of God to those who are not only unsaved but hostile to the truth. https://ichthys.com/mail-atheism5.htm Sat, 20 May 2017 19:55:00 +0000 We are all entitled to our opinions, but political opining does not benefit the Church of Jesus Christ, although involvement in political action can seriously impact our own personal spirituality in a negative way. https://ichthys.com/mail-politics-versus-spiritual-growth2.htm Sat, 13 May 2017 20:15:00 +0000 Interpretation and application to contemporary life of a number of passages and biblical concepts including the meaning of "coarse jesting" in Ephesians 5:4, of "sing in your hearts" in Colossians 3:16-17, the biblical view regarding such as "just war", "pacifism", and "self-defense", etc. https://ichthys.com/mail-culture-and-christianity17.htm Sat, 6 May 2017 22:20:00 +0000 Applying the truth of scripture to various complications of modern life, in particular, the use and abuse of alcohol, the problem of institutional charity and legitimate Christian works, and various questions regarding food and diet in regard to what the scriptures have to say. https://ichthys.com/mail-culture-and-christianity16.htm Sat, 29 Apr 2017 21:35:00 +0000 How is the believer today supposed to navigate the issue of supernatural occurrences whether alleged by a third party of from personal experience? In all such things, the Bible is our touchstone of what can and cannot be true. https://ichthys.com/mail-dreams-visions-miracles-exorcism-tongues-false-prophets.htm Sat, 22 Apr 2017 21:15:00 +0000 Issues of free will, the plan of God, religion, logic and philosophy versus true Bible-based theology are discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-calvinism-catholicism.htm Sat, 15 Apr 2017 21:25:00 +0000 Dealing with and responding to false teaching, false groups, and false philosophies. https://ichthys.com/mail-apologetics-legalism-cults-philosophy.htm Sat, 8 Apr 2017 21:25:00 +0000 Emails from readers concerned about, troubled by, or (in some cases) attempting to defend the nexus of the legalism, Law keeping, the Roman church, and the problems related thereto. https://ichthys.com/mail-law-legalism-rome.htm Sat, 1 Apr 2017 21:25:00 +0000 Pressures on the job, with our families, our health, our finances, et al., these are merely part in parcel of the Christian life here in the devil's world – but there can be growth, progress, victory and mutual love and support from the Body of Christ for all who respond to the Lord Jesus Christ in faith. And He is faithful. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ4.htm Sat, 25 Mar 2017 22:15:00 +0000 Genesis 1:1 versus Genesis 1:2 indicates a gap of time. The logic, grammar, theory, and opposition to the truth of this principle is examined in Q and A this week, along with related questions about creatures and creation. https://ichthys.com/mail-genesis-gap-questions-and-answers5.htm Sat, 18 Mar 2017 21:40:00 +0000 The struggles of fellow believers in striving to live a sanctified life in Christ in the face of all manner of personal weaknesses, past failures, present difficulties, trials, tests and various temptations are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-faith-free-will-in-trial-testing.htm Sat, 11 Mar 2017 21:55:00 +0000 Questions regarding the means and mode of salvation, especially as it relates to our free will and God's predestination of history, Israel, and individual choice after being born again are entertained this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-free-will-gods-will-salvation.htm Sat, 4 Mar 2017 21:25:00 +0000 Questions about proper Christian attitudes towards earning a living, management of finances, giving to the poor and to the Church, tithing, interest, census and other related issues are addressed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-jobs-money-finances-giving.htm Sat, 25 Feb 2017 21:10:00 +0000 Emails from readers who are wondering about their spiritual gifts and future ministries, preparing to ministry to the Body of Christ, and doing so for the glory of our Lord Jesus, the edification of His Church, and their own eternal reward. https://ichthys.com/mail-ministry-preparation-for-ministry2.htm Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:21:00 +0000 The structure, date and interpretation of Revelation, current trends in politics and technology and their implications for the end times and the imminence of the Tribulation, and other questions about prophecy and eschatology are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-eschatology-issues15.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2017 20:20:00 +0000 Confession of sin brings forgiveness according to God's promise, because Christ has already paid the price for all we have done. Wrestling with the sin nature and feelings of guilt is commonplace among believers who are attempting to walk with the Lord; spiritual growth is the only way to cope with these problems in a godly way in the long run. https://ichthys.com/mail-dealing-with-sin-and-guilt.htm Sat, 4 Feb 2017 21:30:00 +0000 We are all imperfect. We are all under pressure. We all fall short in our own eyes in many ways. But if we are fighting the fight day by day, come what may, that is something which we may be sure honors and pleases the Lord Jesus Christ, the One whom we love more than anything in this temporary world. https://ichthys.com/mail-mutual-encouragement-in-christ3.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2017 20:30:00 +0000 Questions about the nature of the Tribulation from the standpoint of believers who will experience it are considered this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-preparing-for-tribulation2.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2017 21:30:00 +0000 Some words of comfort and consolation in grief and bereavement. https://ichthys.com/mail-better-on-the-other-side.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2017 20:30:00 +0000 Questions on family, love, fatherhood, children, discipline, love, parents, care-giving, eternal concerns for loved ones, and marriage are discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-family-matters.htm Sat, 7 Jan 2017 21:00:00 +0000 Questions on aspects of the deity and humanity of Christ, kenosis, Christophany, and the life and teachings of our Lord during His first advent are discussed this week. https://ichthys.com/mail-christology-questions8.htm