Assuming we’re talking about occupations and not doctrinal or creedal “professions”… The Apostle Paul was a tentmaker. The Apostles Peter, Andrew, John and James were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector, before he became an apostle. We are not told what the others did. [...]
The tabernacle in the wilderness and the temples that replaced it were filled with symbols which pointed to the coming Messiah and God's plan of salvation. Paul, referring to the high priests under the Law Covenant wrote, "They serve at a sanctuary that is [...]
The Bible actually says nothing about near death experiences. While the Bible does record that a person (such as Lazarus in John 11:1-44) died and came back to life or was very ill to the point of death (Jairius’ daughter—Matthew 9:18-25, Mark 5:22-42), it does not [...]
Genesis 9:22-27, “And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brothers outside. But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it upon both their shoulders and walked backward and covered the nakedness of their father; [...]
1 John 4:5-6, “They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of [...]
Man has identified and tracked planets around our sun for a few millennia. The latest Mars data have led scientists to believe that there once were conditions favorable to life on that planet. The scientific community is divided over the evidence of fossil bacteria [...]
This is stated a number of times in 1 Samuel; the first is 1 Samuel 16:14 “But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him”. I believe the thought here is that when God is [...]
This verse illustrates the contrast between God’s people and non-Christians. It is a beautiful description of how God takes care of His children; those who seek the Lord. “They shall not want any good thing.” “The young lions do lack and suffer hunger.” There [...]
The best answer would depend on more information, such as the type of debt and the relationship to the deceased, however, there are essential biblical concepts that apply to our Christian fiscal responsibility. We are obligated to demonstrate principles of truth, righteousness, wisdom, justice [...]
The Lord’s last supper of bread and wine as read in Luke 22: 19, 20 was Jesus’ way of teaching his apostles what they must do to be his true followers. Jesus specifically said, “Do this in remembrance of me,” after he had broken and [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
