Here’s some other translations of Genesis 9:4: (Leeser) “ But flesh in which its life is, which is its blood, shall ye not eat.” (New American Standard Bible) “"Only you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood” In the days [...]
I will answer the question in two words, “don’t borrow”. When it comes to financial matters the Christian should always live responsibly. A Christian must take care of his own financial needs and also live in a responsible way concerning those under his or [...]
God appears to be very understanding and loving when youth and lifestyle are spoken of in the Bible. As a young person, God knows that you will make mistakes and even rebel. In fact, God’s plan is entirely based on mankind making mistakes and [...]
Webster defines fear as an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation of danger or pain. Fear implies anxiety and usually loss of courage. This strong emotion creates changes in brain and body functions. Ultimately, fear may cause a person to run away, hide or freeze [...]
"The floodgate in Genesis 7 is figurative language. It means that God held back the rains of the flood until the proper time when Noah, his family, and the animals were safe in the ark. In this scripture, 'the heavens' means the sky or [...]
Some people gamble to win money to live or supplement their income. That’s a problem. God has directed every man to work to provide for himself and his family. The Apostle Paul states, “Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: ‘Those unwilling [...]
God’s will for his children is always what is best for them – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Like any good father, God gives wise counsel and instruction with the goal of raising healthy, well-balanced children. Whether or not a child chooses to follow good advice is, of [...]
Christmas means different things to different people. In our day it is largely a secular event given over to much commercialization. However, to some it means a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. And just as the “wise men from the east” brought [...]
1 Corinthians 12 is a good chapter for this. Ap. Paul talks about how through the Holy Spirit we are given special abilities – wisdom, prophecy, etc. 1 Cor 12:4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit… 7 But to each [...]
The word rest includes the thought of peace of spirit. Jesus said to his disciples, “Learn of me…and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” This rest is a rest of faith, as we read in Hebrews 4:3, “We which have believed do enter [...]
First, let's look at some of the scriptures relating to wearing ornaments of silver and gold. Then we will see if we can identify situations where wearing these ornaments is favorable and when it is not. Old Testament: Gen 24:22,30 "And it came to pass, as [...]
There are no scriptures that say animals/pets will be found in heaven. Revelation 7:4-11 tells who will be in heaven: 144,000 + a great multitude (a large number of people); but Jesus told us to pray in Matt 6:9-13 . . .”thy kingdom come, [...]
Galatians 6 it is a beautiful chapter in which the Apostle Paul tells the Christians in Galatia that they are free from the bondage of the Law of Moses, and that freedom in Christ implies new responsibilities. Paul looks at the law of Christ which [...]
The first nine chapters of Proverbs is a beautiful poem about wisdom personified. Solomon wrote most of Proverbs, while some chapters 25-29 were collected and later incorporated into the book by King Hezekiah. Chapter 30 was written by Agur the son of Jakeh and chapter 31 by King Lemuel [...]
The covenant God made with Noah and his sons in Genesis 9:1-7 serves as the "Civilization Starter Kit." After the violence of the pre-flood world, God established specific boundaries to protect the sanctity of life.God’s Part: God stepped in to provide the environment necessary [...]
Assuming the question is referring to plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons, people choose to have plastic surgery because they are unhappy with the way they look. Whether someone is unhappy with the shape of their nose or with the wrinkles under their eyes, a person [...]
Because we live in a culture that promotes complete equality in all roles, many churches have adopted this social standard and now ordain women as pastors or elders. The question we must ask is whether this practice is biblical. According to Scripture, the answer [...]
There is no mention of marijuana in the Bible. Therefore, we can offer you no scriptures relating to marijuana or its use. The only drug we can relate it to in the Bible is alcohol (wine). The Scriptures urge us to be cautious. “Do not [...]
We know from biblical chronology that Adam was created approximately 6,000 years ago. Therefore, the earth would have to be older than 6,000 years. In fact, we believe that the earth is very old. Scientists used to think the earth was about 100 million years old. They [...]
We are to deal with such a person with patience and kindness. We do not know the person’s mental state or what trials he or she may be going through at the time. Rather than dwelling on our own hurt feelings, we, as Christians, [...]
