Many have been faithful before Christ and after Christ. They are described as those who have “done good.” Their reward is a resurrection of life. Their judgment is past and they are judged worthy of life. (Whether they receive life on an earthly or [...]
Matthew 7:13,14 (ISV), “Go in through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the road is spacious that leads to destruction, and many people are entering by it. How narrow is the gate and how constricted is the road that leads to life, and [...]
No, they did not. The prophecies gave them hope that one day God would make all things right, but the prophecies were written in picture language they didn’t understand. For example, God gave Abraham this prophecy of hope, “Also your descendants shall be as [...]
No. Angels are spirit beings and they inhabit a spirit realm. They do not live in the natural universe that we see. When God directed the creation of earth and of man, the Logos and the other sons of God (the angels) rejoiced in the [...]
What does “just” mean? Just is Strong’s word, G1342, and it means righteous. Are people righteous? No. Romans 3:10 (CSB), “There is no one righteous, not even one.” So who are the just, the righteous ones? They are the true Christians who believe Jesus [...]
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 All of a Christian’s character transformation and life is by faith. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that [...]
By faith. We have faith in God’s word and obey His will. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn [...]
Mankind has always been plagued by diseases and epidemics. Jesus prophesied, “There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands,…” So, how should a Christian respond to a pandemic in a way that glorifies God?First, we should obey [...]
Within the church, only men are to be teachers, preachers, or elders. 1 Timothy 2:11, 12 (ESV) reads, “Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is [...]
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 (NKJV), 7 “. . . when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our [...]
Psalm 139:14 (NASB20), “I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.” Over 6,000 years ago, God created man in His own image. Genesis 1:27, “So God created man [...]
ATR is a broad term that refers to the indigenous spiritual systems practiced across Africa. These vary widely by region and ethnic group but often believe in a supreme creator and emphasize the presence of spiritual beings including nature spirits and ancestral spirits that [...]
Israel’s atonement offerings specified by the Law were shadows that lead to the reality of Jesus’ one, all-sufficient, atonement sacrifice. The Apostle Paul wrote,Hebrews 10:1,2, 4 (NKJV), "1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come…can never with these same [...]
Practicing homosexuality is forbidden in the Bible. (Leviticus 20:13) Our hearts go out to those struggling with these feelings. Those dear ones will need to lead a celibate life. (Please recognize: many heterosexuals are also celibate. Celibacy is practiced for a variety of different [...]
God, Himself, wrote the Ten Commandments with His finger on the slabs of stone. So certainly, the Ten Commandments, often referred to as the Law of Moses, are the Law of God. These wonderful statutes outline the principles of God’s love and justice. Almost [...]
The New Testament begins with the life story of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Jesus’s life and death provide for the redemption of all mankind. It was prophesied throughout the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament. The holy calling to follow in Jesus’s [...]
This app does not post prayer requests. However, we thought it might be encouraging to explain how Christians might deal with approaching trials. Then whenever some dear one needs spiritual support, strength and encouragement, he or she might remember these words of wisdom from [...]
In Jesus’s day, the Roman government ruled. Herod was a king over Jerusalem and Judaea. If you recall, Herod was so evil that he married his brother’s wife, Herodias. He also had John the Baptist’s head chopped off and brought to his birthday party [...]
Summary: God begets Christians to a new life with the Holy Spirit. Discussion: God calls some to follow Jesus. “He (Jesus) said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” Mark 8:34 [...]
Perhaps you are thinking of the time before the flood when God saw the evilness of man. Genesis 6:5-8 (CSB), 5 “When the LORD saw that human wickedness was widespread on the earth and that every inclination of the human mind was nothing but [...]
