The first chapter of Ezekiel describes a vision which Ezekiel received from the Lord. Your question references verse 26: “And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the [...]
We can only go by what the scriptures tell us and the scriptures are clear that Jesus was perfect. Hebrews 7:26: Jesus was “holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.” Note he was “separate from sinners.” Sin means to [...]
It’s hard to believe God is a god of love, justice, wisdom, and power when most religions teach God is sending the vast majority of people to a place of torment for eternity! What kind of wise, loving, just plan would create human beings [...]
The King James Translation of 1 Timothy 3:16 is inaccurate. The word “God” is added. It is not in the original Greek. The actual word in the Greek is “he” and it is referring to Jesus Christ. The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is respected [...]
“Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 It is important to develop our faith to be pleasing to God. [...]
We cannot discuss God’s feelings toward sinners until we first understand the Biblical concept of hell. The word “hell” in the Bible is a translation of four words: Sheol, Hades, Gehenna and Geber. Sheol (Strong’s H7585) and its Greek equivalent Hades (Strongs G86) are [...]
God does not really need us as He is self-sufficient, complete, almighty and perfect. Complete perfection could be likened to a circle, having no beginning and no end. Therefore, a perfect being like God does not need anything or anyone. On the other hand, [...]
God does not show favoritism. “…God shows no partiality. But in every nation, anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him..” Acts 10:34, 35 (ESV). They likewise teach us to be the same in our dealings with others (Proverbs [...]
There are two different Greek words – agapao and phileo - meaning love in the New Testament. In the King James Bible, the word agape is translated as charity or love, whereas phileo carries the thought of brotherly love and affection. Phileo love is [...]
God’s will is as wide as His character and purpose allow. His character is based on justice. “Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne; mercy and truth shall go before your face.” (Psalm 89:14) God created man with free will and He, [...]
Unstoppable destiny is not a scriptural term; however, God’s will is unstoppable. Isaiah 46:9-11, “remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning [...]
There are a couple of Scriptures which allude to the answer. First, when God created Adam and Eve, He told them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth." (Genesis 1:28) Again, He told Jacob to "be fruitful and multiply; A nation and a [...]
The Apostle Peter expressed a general principle when he said: “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is accepted of him.” (Acts 10:34; Romans 2:11) God’s blessings began [...]
Let’s begin with the all-encompassing promise made to Abraham in Genesis 22:15-18, “…By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and [...]
God intends that man will live forever, and has shown this throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. When God created man, He told Adam, "…From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good [...]
Much of what God has revealed of Himself comes through an understanding of His divine plan, through his Holy Word. The heights and depths of his wonderful character are seen there!The biblical account states that God, a Creator, an intelligent First Cause, existed. “Before the [...]
We all refer to our human fathers as “father,” “dad,” etc., but in this case, Jesus was referring to our spiritual Father.In the Old Testament, people generally related to God as The God, a judge, a friend, or a husband (to the nation of [...]
Along with Revelation 4:5 is 5:6, which give similar thoughts and furthers our understanding as to the meaning of seven spirits. Revelation 5:6, “And I saw in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the [...]
When we stand on our faith or beliefs, we follow God’s principles and teachings, and we rigidly apply His principles to our lives. Colossians 2:6,7 read: “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted [...]
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus is quoted as saying, “…Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee…” Mark 14:36. ‘Abba’ is Strong’s word G5. Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Greek explains the word as following: “…Abba is the word framed by the [...]
