2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (KJV) The shortest verse of the Bible is John 11:35 and it simply states "Jesus wept". Why did Jesus shed [...]
Our deepest sympathies are with you. Health is so precious and it’s so very difficult to experience the loss of good health. Have you fully given your life to God? When one devotes their life entirely to God, it is like saying as Jesus [...]
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 [...]
From your question it sounds as though you are struggling to determine the Lord’s will. This can be hard at times for all of us, when emotions are involved and we second guess ourselves. If in the past you asked for the Lord’s direction [...]
We offer a good booklet that gives principles helpful for Bible study, with an explanation of how to use Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance. Other Bible study techniques are illustrated, and examples given. You will be given a short overview of God’s purpose in creating mankind and [...]
Let's start by defining heaven. In scripture, heaven can be represented literally or symbolically. Literally it can mean the sky or atmosphere around earth, the visible universe (stars, etc.) or it can mean the abode of God. Symbolically it can mean the religious powers [...]
A wise writer once said, “The ship is safe in the ocean as long as the ocean is not in the ship.” In our case, the Christian is safe in the world as long as the world is not in the Christian. We see [...]
Jesus gave a clear explanation of what qualifies one to become a Christian in Matthew 16:24, "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." What does this [...]
My first response to your question is that I would pray, asking God to make things clear to me regarding His will in the matter. And then, I would watch the surrounding circumstances to see how God is overruling. The apostle Paul gave instructions [...]
We will assume that you are referring to Zech 1:18-21. Zech 1:18-21 "Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns. And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What be these? And he answered me, These are the horns which [...]
Good question. It seems as though there is a lot of confusion as to what happens when a person dies. Only the Bible can give us this important information. When Lazarus died, our Lord said, “…He (Jesus) saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but [...]
Perhaps you are thinking about Hebrews 9:27, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this judgment.” Let’s take a look at all of Hebrews 9 in order to identify the “men” of verse 27. Chapter 9 overview: Paul is [...]
2 Cor 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord." We know that faithful Christians will receive a divine body like our Lord’s in the resurrection. 1John 3:2 reads, “Beloved, now [...]
Luke 14:7-11 "And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how theychose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more [...]
Jesus is the savior of all. The scriptures say “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:22). (All means all and that’s a promise). “Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, [...]
Psalm 111:10 tells us “The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do [his commandments]: his praise endures forever”. Every individual has their own unique experiences and perceptions about what it means to have God [...]
As Christians, we are admonished to be good examples in all that we do. Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” We also read in James 2:15-17, “Suppose a [...]
The teaching in Matthew 5, known as the “Sermon on the Mount,” was addressed primarily to those nearest to the Lord, namely, his disciples; the multitude would listen for any items in the address that would specially enlighten them. In Matthew 5 we find [...]
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 word “baptism” in Greek New Testament is “baptizo” meaning to “make whelmed or fully wet.” When an individual has fully and willingly submitted their heart to God, desiring His will to be done in their life, they choose to make an outward expression of [...]
