Scripture gives Jesus many meaningful titles, but one of the most tender and powerful is the “Good Shepherd.” It’s striking that Jesus chose such a humble image to describe himself and his followers. In contrast, human societies often use fierce animals like lions, eagles [...]
Yes, God absolutely cares about us. This care is demonstrated not through a life free of hardship, but through a detailed, loving and just plan for all humanity that addresses sin, provides for reconciliation, and ultimately offers eternal life. His care is active and [...]
Linen, silk and cashmere are three different types of fabrics. Linen is made from the flax plant. Silk is made from fibers produced by silkworms. Cashmere is made from the wool produced by Kashmir goats. Sometimes, the word linen can be used in a [...]
When scriptures appear to be unclear, it can often be useful to examine the context, meaning, the verses surrounding an unclear scripture. In this case, the wordings of John 1:18 and John 14:9, when read in isolation, at first can appear to be conflicting. God [...]
An “elder” is a spiritually mature individual entrusted with guiding, teaching and caring for the church congregation. Their role is grounded in biblical principles and modeled after Christlike humility and service.Elders are described in the Bible as overseers and shepherds of the church. In [...]
God did not create multiple pairs of people in Eden, and this is directly connected to the singular nature of Jesus' ransom. God's plan was meticulously designed from the beginning, including the solution for sin.• Creation of Humanity: God created one man, Adam, in His [...]
The “ruler of the world” refers to Satan. “He has nothing in me” is a Greek legal idiom that means, “He has no claim against me,” or “There’s no case to be made.” In ancient Greek usage, this phrase carried the weight of legal [...]
Eve’s creation was an intentional act by God, serving multiple purposes within His larger plan for humanity.Genesis 2:18: (NASB) Then the LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.God created [...]
Matthew 5:21–25 is part of Jesus’ teaching where he intensifies the understanding of the commandment “You shall not murder.” Rather than addressing only the outward act, Jesus focuses on the inward condition of the heart that leads to it.Murder begins with anger: Jesus teaches [...]
This expression is used in Ephesians 6:18 and Jude 20. Jude 17-21: "Beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk [...]
Matthew 19:12: NASB 1995 “For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. [...]
The account you are referencing is found in Luke 5:12-14: (NASB1995) “While he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and implored him, saying, “Lord, if you [...]
We believe the Bible is the very foundation of the Christian faith. It is described as the mind of God revealed to humanity—a revelation that informs us about our origins, our path through history and our eternal destiny. Covering a span of over 1,600 [...]
"For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God ...Ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God." [...]
"I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen. The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I [...]
This response excerpted from a sermon by Wes Cramer entitled “Psalm 119.” View/listen here: https://youtu.be/zFWToTgio1MCreationWe understand we are in the last one-seventh of the seventh creative day. In 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, the Apostle Paul tells us that at the conclusion of the seventh day, [...]
Psalm 23 is cherished by many Christians for its vivid portrayal of God’s care, and its implications for our everyday, modern life. For a step-by-step walkthrough of the Psalm, we invite you to listen to:Christian Questions PodcastEpisode #1242: “Is the Lord Really My Shepherd?”The amazing, [...]
The Bible specifies that the only means of salvation is by faith in Jesus and in the sacrifice of his perfect human life as a ransom price for mankind (John 14:6, Acts 4:10-12, 1 Timothy 2:5-6). The Bible does not teach that one religious [...]
Psalms 22’s author is generally accepted to be David, the shepherd who became king of Israel. Although David is described as “a man after God’s own heart’ (1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22), David was not perfect. He experienced many difficult circumstances in his life [...]
During his ministry on earth, Jesus sought those who, like him, were prepared to completely dedicate, or consecrate, their hearts and minds to God. Jesus understood that this type of commitment, which would come at the expense of worldly goals, approvals and rewards, would [...]
