Yes, the Bible does teach there is a difference between being a friend of God or a son of God. This distinction can be found in both the Old and New Testaments. Isaiah 41:8 (NIV), “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have [...]
"I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only." (Psalm 71:16) THE tears and sorrows and battlings in strife against the world, the flesh, and the devil are all very necessary in [...]
In Exodus 35:6-7, God instructs the Israelites in the wilderness to contribute materials for the construction of the Tabernacle. In addition to the precious metals of gold, silver and copper, they brought, “blue, purple and crimson yarns, fine linen, goats’ hair, tanned ram skins, [...]
The Strong’s Concordance definition of “word” (Greek word G3056, logos) includes: intention, purpose, plan, something said (including the thought); communication (mouthpiece, special messenger); a topic; reasoning; a motive.” It also means “Divine expression.” The Greek word “logos” is used 331 times in the New [...]
When God created Adam, the scriptures clearly teach the meaning of soul, spirit, and body. Genesis 2:7 (KJV), “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living [...]
The Bible meaning of wisdom is clearly stated in Proverbs 1:2, “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding.”Wisdom together with understanding appears many times in the Bible. Knowing facts alone doesn’t necessarily mean perceiving understanding (or wisdom).This definition of wisdom (“to [...]
The apostle Peter calls us “foreigners and exiles” (1 Peter 2:11 NIV). The apostle Paul wrote, "Our citizenship is in heaven." (Philippians 3:20) Thus Christians are a separate “holy nation...the people of God” (1 Peter 2:9-10). Paul further explains our position on Earth in 2 Corinthians 5:20, “...we are ambassadors [...]
This entire Psalm is very encouraging. It begins by promising that those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High and remain under His shadow, will find refuge in Him. When snares and pestilences come, we are protected under His wings. How do [...]
An adolescent girl is very important. Her simple idealism, faith, hope, and vigor can be a source of encouragement to other believers. She can begin to serve God with her whole being to His glory. Mary was an adolescent when God favored her to [...]
Hebrews 2:14 (NIV), “Since the children have flesh and blood, he (Jesus) too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil-’’ How much does Satan have to [...]
Israel descended from Abraham. God told Abraham to leave his ancestral homeland and go to “the land which I shall show you”. (Genesis 12:1). Abraham did as he was told. However, God also told him that he would NOT own anything in that land, [...]
Use your gift and abilities in God’s service. Romans 12:6-8 (NIV), “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it [...]
The only safe haven in the day of the LORD’s wrath will be to have faith in God. Zephaniah 2:3 (RSV), “Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, who do his commands; seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on [...]
Unconditional love is the love that can do much and demands nothing in return. Human nature, in our present imperfect condition, has trouble loving others when that love is not returned. Yet this love characterizes the very nature of God. The Bible clearly states [...]
You are referencing the words of our Lord in the Gospel of John. John 9:4-5 (NKJV), “I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. As long as I am in [...]
First, we might ask why you smoke weed (cannabis). Some people use drugs like cannabis to escape from the pressures of reality and to relax. If we are followers of Jesus, we need to consider how Jesus managed the extreme pressures of glorifying God [...]
Romans 3:21, “But now the righteousness of God without (apart from) the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;” The Gospel was pictured or foreshadowed in the Law. The Law convicted Jews and Gentiles of sin. It pointed to a [...]
The children of God are begotten of the holy Spirit to the “high calling” (Philippians 3:14) or heavenly calling (Hebrews 3:1) of this Gospel age. They have something offered to them which attracts their minds away from the trifles and delusions which captivate the [...]
Yes, the money received from the insurance policy will help your living relatives to pay for your burial expenses. This would help to relieve the financial burdens of a funeral, the cost of a grave, etc. It is a part of providing for your [...]
“Yet the time is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth. Indeed, the Father is looking for people like that to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and [...]
