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Rufus Simon Varghese

Rufus Simon Varghese

Born and raised in Dubai, UAE, Rufus completed his Masters in Theology at Asian Christian Academy in Hosur, India. He has since been involved in personal outreach ministries and teaching youngsters Scripture. Currently based in Ernakulam, India, he is teaching at a Bible school as well as ministering to the Hindi-speaking immigrant working population in Kerala.

Articles by Rufus Simon Varghese

Why did God create people, if only to send some to hell?

Why did God create people, if only to send some to hell?

June 15, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

God could choose to save everyone — or destroy everyone. Yet, He chooses to save some and pass over others for destruction

Where do souls go after death?

Where do souls go after death?

May 4, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

That we will all die is well established. What happens after we take our last breath is disputed. But the Bible has answers

Why is the tribe of Dan missing from the 144,000 in Revelation?

Why is the tribe of Dan missing from the 144,000 in Revelation?

April 27, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

A reader asks why the Jewish remnant mentioned in the last book of the Bible failed to include one of its original tribes

Does God answer the prayers of unbelievers?

Does God answer the prayers of unbelievers?

March 16, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

We know that God hears the cry of those who call upon Him in truth. But what of those who are not of the family of faith?

Why was Paul preaching baptism for the dead?

Why was Paul preaching baptism for the dead?

January 26, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

If living believers cannot earn any merit for the dead by taking baptism, why does the Apostle seem to be teaching such a doctrine?

Why do Christians suffer despite what Psalm 91 promises?

Why do Christians suffer despite what Psalm 91 promises?

January 5, 2021  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Suffering is part and parcel of life in this world. A reader asks how we are to understand God's promise of safety in one of the Bible's best-loved psalms

Where did Jesus go after He died?

Where did Jesus go after He died?

December 1, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Is it merely anybody’s guess where Jesus was in the days between His death and resurrection? Or can we come to a reasonable conclusion from Scripture?

Do some OT stories show that God is unjust?

Do some OT stories show that God is unjust?

November 17, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

There are stories in the Old Testament where God seems to show partiality. But how is that consistent with what we know about His character?

How does Christ’s sacrifice cover sins after His death?

How does Christ’s sacrifice cover sins after His death?

October 13, 2020  - By Rufus Simon Varghese

Jesus lived 2,000 years ago, long before we were ever born. A reader asked how His work on the cross can atone for those who didn't even exist at the time

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