Poverty is a grievous problem - one that causes much suffering and pain. As Christians, we would not turn away from helping someone. The Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 6:10, “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto [...]
There are several examples from the Bible proving that failure is not fatal.Peter is a prime example. He denied the Lord - not just once but three times. Jesus warned Peter this would happen. Yet Peter trusted in his own strength and proclaimed he [...]
John 5:28-29, “Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come forth, those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection [...]
Habakkuk 2:2-3 (CSB), “The LORD answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait [...]
The 12th chapter of Daniel is a prophecy about the return of Christ and the events surrounding his second advent. Verses 11 and 12 deal with the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ and his return.The daily, or more correctly, the continual sacrifice, is [...]
“The Old Testament is the New concealed and the New Testament is the Old revealed.”The New Testament contains a large number of Old Testament quotations. There are at least 295 separate references to the Old Testament. These occupy some 352 verses, or more than 4.4 [...]
A spiritual harvest is a reaping time when past behaviors and character fruits are judged. The result of the judgment decides the outcome. That which is developed according to God’s will receive good rewards. Anything grown in opposition to God’s will is to be [...]
The simple answer is because no one was granted a heavenly reward until after the death and resurrection of Jesus. John the Baptist died before that time. John was not invited to become one of the disciples of Christ, nor one of the apostles, [...]
It is a unique privilege to have the heavenly Father so involved with our lives that He accepts us as dearly beloved children. He teaches us by instruction in the Word of truth and by overruling our circumstances. Through these methods, if correctly received, [...]
Revelation 5 is a picture illustration of the revealing of God’s plan. This is a symbolic representation – not literal - for Jesus is described as “the lion of the tribe of Judah” in verse 5 and a lamb in verse 8. He could [...]
In John chapter 15, Jesus said if we abide in him, we will bear fruit. To abide in Jesus, we must first acknowledge we are sinners, and we cannot become righteousness by our own works. Next, we must recognize Jesus Christ has been provided [...]
“God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24) In Old Testament times, under the law given to Israel through Moses, it was proper to present offerings of cattle, grains or other produce, to remain in harmony [...]
We will consider three perspectives of these verses. Perspective 1: In the context of this chapter, Paul is warning the brethren to watch for those who would bring in false doctrines and heresies. These could cause factions and divisions among the collective “temple” of [...]
Psalm 69:16: “Hear me O LORD, for thy lovingkindness is good; turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.” (KJV)Psalm 147:3 “He healeth the broken in heart and bindeth up their wounds.” (KJV)John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. [...]
In His wisdom, God understood a special priesthood of believers would be necessary to help reconcile the world to Himself. Jesus and His Saints will be the priesthood for all mankind. 1 Peter 2:9, … “ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood,…” The [...]
The purpose of this app is to answer sincere, heartfelt questions about the Bible or about how to apply the Bible to our lives. We receive hundreds of sincere questions and it is a challenge to keep up with the demand. So, we would [...]
All of mankind are under the curse of death as it says in 1 Corinthians 15:22, “in Adam all die.” Jesus’s sacrifice made it possible for all mankind to have the opportunity for everlasting life – “so in Christ all will be made alive,” [...]
Christ’s second advent reign is a time of restoration of all that was lost through sin. Acts 3:20-21 (NKJV), “…He may (shall) send Jesus Christ,…whom heaven must receive (or retain) until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the [...]
The prophet Samuel was a good judge and prophet, who “judged Israel all the days of his life” 1 Samuel 7:15. But when Samuel grew too old to fulfill his duties, he appointed his two sons to take his leadership role. Sadly, the two [...]
Ephesians 6:13 (NET), “…take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.”In order to stand firm, you must fasten “the belt of truth around your waist.” [...]
