Visions from God in the Bible were only for very special events.There are three words translated “visions” in the New Testament.1) The Greek word horama, which means something gazed at, a spectacle or vision, is used twelve times.The first time is in connection with [...]
How do I find God? The Bible is also called “the Word of God”, so the best place to begin your search for God is to begin by reading and studying the Bible. His “word is a lamp to my feet and a light [...]
George Mueller, a Christian living at the turn of the 20th century, wrote: “I seek in the beginning to get my heart in such a state that it has no will of its own in regard to a given matter. Nine-tenths of the difficulties [...]
This question may be on the minds of a lot of people these days. Looking at the trouble that is happening around the world makes people ask “if God exists, why would he let this happen? If God exists, why is he so quiet?” [...]
Prayers are to God, not man. We need to approach Him with a sincere heart putting all distracting thoughts out of our minds. Focus on God, not man. We shouldn’t compare our prayers to others. Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: [...]
Ezekiel 33:7,8, “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, ‘You wicked person, you will surely die,’ and you do [...]
The Bible directs the followers of Jesus to be subject to the powers that be. In Rom. 13:1-7 the Apostle Paul explains that those who are in authority are there by God's appointment. We are to give to them all their dues -- taxes [...]
In 1 Cor. 15:23, we are given the order of resurrection, "Christ, the firstfruits, and afterward those who are Christ's at His coming..." Thus no one could be resurrected until Jesus was. Nor can any be resurrected until "those who are His", i.e. the [...]
Genesis 3:14-19, “The LORD God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, Cursed are you more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you will go, And dust you will eat All the days of [...]
“Blasphemy” in the Old Testament Jewish Law is to revile or curse God, or the king who was God’s representative. It means intentional indignity towards God or sacred things. The term can be applied to such sins as cursing God or willfully degrading what [...]
We do not literally hear God’s voice at this time of mankind’s history. In Old Testament times, man did hear God’s literal voice. Notable accounts include Adam (Gen. 3:9,10); Noah and his sons (Gen. 8:15,16; Gen. 9:8); Abram (Gen. 17:3,4); and Jacob (Gen. chapters [...]
“In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the [...]
It may be hard to understand, but nobody made God. If there was an answer to “who made God,” the next logical question would be “then who made the entity that made God?” This could be a never-ending cycle. Our understanding of the nature of [...]
In the Garden of Eden, after the fall, mankind was promised “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.”(Genesis [...]
You have no right to murder someone. You are not the supreme lawgiver. You are not the final judge. Only the Almighty God is. Everything we do has consequences. The crime of revenge murder can shatter your family, your friends and your community. Fulfilling [...]
The full number of the elect church could have been from the nation of Israel. (Exod. 19:5, 6), but Rom. 11:7 tells us that the nation failed in their faithfulness. “What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The [...]
Prayer is one of the greatest privileges God has given His children. Prayer gives us communion with our Heavenly Father, through His Son Jesus. It provides us with spiritual strength and wisdom. Prayer is not only a privilege, but essential to our Christian growth. [...]
Adultery is a serious sin. It causes deep wounds and pain, not only for those who commit the sin themselves, but also for their spouses and families. Our Lord Jesus emphasized the seriousness of this sin by making marital unfaithfulness the one condition allowed [...]
Satan (known originally as Lucifer) was one of God's angels in heaven. Satan was originally created good. It was said about Satan, "You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created until unrighteousness was found in you” (Ezekiel 28:15). In fact, [...]
We are all human. We are certainly imperfect. We will all make mistakes that cause defeats and setbacks. However, if wise, we will learn by trial and error. Sometimes we call that experience. Experience with defeats and setbacks can build character. A character of [...]
