The Question: What is the nature of the "Mark of the Beast" described in the Book of Revelation, and does it refer to modern technology like microchips or vaccines? Key Verses & Explanation: Revelation 13:16-17 (The Nature of the Mark): "Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be given a mark on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one...

Answer: The Bible is a collection of 66 books inspired by God ("God-breathed") (2 Timothy 3:16). Its primary purpose is to reveal God to humanity, to show the history of His interaction with the world, and to point people to Jesus Christ for salvation and a life lived in accordance with God's will. Explanation: It functions as a complete guide for faith and practice, useful for "teaching,...

Tonight we're going to talk about aspiring to spiritual greatness. As I was thinking about this, the first thing that struck me was how many halls of fame there are. There are so many! There's the Football Hall of Fame, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and even a Firefighters Hall of Fame. No offense to firefighters—that's fine. I even noticed that the Firefighters Hall of Fame in Phoenix is...