James 4:4: "… know ye not that the friendship of the world (culture) is enmity with God (gospel)? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." This shows that there is a difference between the standards and practices [...]
The Bible uses 2 words for tax collectors: tax collectors or publicans. Some Bible history references note that the word “Publicans” was likely used for the chief tax collector in charge who would then hire a staff of tax collectors to actually go out [...]
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and how can we honor our parents? Does it mean [...]
To backslide, according to Merriam-Webster, is "to lapse morally or in the practice of religion." Backsliding may mean that we now spend less time studying God's Word or praying. It may mean we meet less often with brothers and sisters in the Lord, or [...]
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and how can we honor our parents? Does it mean [...]
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and how can we honor our parents? Does it mean [...]
At some time in each of our lives, we struggle with these fundamental questions; 'Why are we here?' 'What does it matter?' When God created Adam and Eve, he set in motion the creation of the entire human race. Generation after generation of human [...]
The text is found in the 24th chapter of Matthew, verses 45-47 (KJV)…"Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when [...]
Acts 16:1-3 (Phillip Translation) “Paul also went to Derbe and Lystra. At Lystra there was a disciple by the name of Timothy whose mother was a Jewish Christian, though his father was a Greek. Timothy was held in high regard by the brothers at [...]
While the Bible does not mention beer, it does mention another alcoholic beverage: wine. The Apostle Paul tells Timothy, “Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.” (1 Timothy 5:23) This statement leads us to believe [...]
You ask two important questions about raising children. First, how do we handle our emotions, especially the negative ones, when we are taking care of children? All parents become frustrated and overwhelmed at some point with their children. Being a parent is hard. Sometimes, [...]
The word Beulah is only mentioned in the Bible once in Isaiah 62:4. In context, Isaiah 62 is a prophecy about Israel and a future time when Israel will be restored to a position of honor in God’s sight and for the nations to [...]
Just as earthly bosses desire hard working men and women as employees, so does God. When searching for the twelve apostles, Jesus did not call idle men, but working fishermen (Mat. 4:17-18) and others whom he knew had the willingness and ability to serve [...]
The Epicureans and the Stoics belonged to two Greek schools of philosophy very popular with the common people because they taught how to achieve pleasure and happiness despite one’s circumstances. The Epicureans believed everything in the world was made up of atoms and that [...]
The books of the Bible were originally written as solid texts with no divisions such as chapters and verses. In the early 13th century, French professor Stephen Langton (who later became archbishop of Canterbury) decided to break down the Scriptures into chapters to make [...]
How do we witness to anyone? “Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances.” Proverbs 25:11. This scripture means when a person has a need or a question, at that moment he might be open to receiving [...]
Do people become parents just so they have someone to take care of them in their old age? When I asked my 92-year-old mother if that was the case, she agreed (she has dementia, but also an intact sense of wry humor). I do [...]
We will answer this thought-provoking question by explaining the Scriptures that deal directly with your question. First, John 1:21 "And they asked him…Are you Elias? And he said, I am not." John the Baptist was not in a literal way Elijah returned in body [...]
The purpose of Bible FAQ is to answer questions about the Bible and about how to live according to Biblical guidelines. Since the National Sunday Law is not found in the Bible, but seems to be a political question, I would encourage you to [...]
The Gospel of John was written years after the first three Gospels. Matthew, Mark and Luke wrote a detailed history of the life of our Lord and Savior. These Gospel writers also recorded specific admonitions and instructions our Lord gave to his disciples and [...]
