Ephesians 1:13 (NKJV), “In him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the holy spirit of promise”.A seal is an authoritative impression fixed to an important document. [...]
The first death came to all mankind through the disobedience of Father Adam. Romans 5:12 (ESV), “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.” Everyone is born [...]
In the Bible, there are only a few appearances by holy angels. These angels came to people with special messages from God. Examples include angels sent to Abraham, Gideon, Daniel, Mary and the Apostle John. The content of these messages had information that would [...]
In the New Testament, miracles were signs given to unbelievers to bring them to Christ. Just as tongues (foreign languages) were given to spread the gospel, so the miracle of healing testified to God’s power. 1 Corinthians 14:22 (NKJV), “Therefore tongues are for a [...]
The 26th chapter of Leviticus records the covenant that God made with Israel. In general, it states that if they were obedient, they would be a blessed and prosperous nation. Should they become disobedient, they would receive punishment. History records the many times Israel [...]
The scriptures do not teach a tribulation followed by a war on Israel. The last stage of Armageddon is the war against Israel. Jeremiah 30:7, “Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of ‘Jacob’s [...]
Yes! Daily walking in the footsteps of our Lord builds character-strength and faith to endure onto the end. There are many admonitions and supportive scriptures that will encourage and comfort us as we try to fulfill our vows. Here are but a few:Romans 12:1-2 [...]
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (ESV), “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty [...]
Pandemics are nothing new to human history. Over 100 years ago, the Spanish Flu killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide. During the Middle Ages, the “Black Death” brought waves of death throughout Europe. During some episodes as many as one-third to one-half of [...]
The cornerstone of all Christian belief is that one must believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins in order to obtain eternal life. Many have wrongly concluded that a statement of belief is all it takes. For we know faith, while crucial, also [...]
Psalm 133:1-3 (NKJV), "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments. [...]
Our hearts go out to you. Lies and false accusations are very painful and cause much suffering. Is it at all possible for you to change situations where you might start fresh without this burden? It might be worth the trouble of doing so... [...]
Hebrews 7:25, “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” Definition: “intercession” the action of intervening on behalf of another. This is an excellent question. The questioner [...]
Jesus taught his followers to focus their hearts and minds on God’s kingdom. He promised that our natural necessities will be over-ruled and provided by God. Mathew 6:33, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you [...]
1. The right to life was lost. Man was created sinless and in the image of God. Genesis 1:27-28 (KJV), "So God created man in his own image...And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and [...]
Matthew 6:22, “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” The eye is the light and window of our being. Our desires, our focus, our activities reflect how dedicated we [...]
In Luke 5, verses 1-3, Jesus taught a large multitude gathered to “hear the word of God.” The number was so large that Jesus was pushed closer and closer to the shore. Consequently, he asked Peter to lend his boat so He might teach [...]
Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight…” John 18:36. God is not directing the leaders of this “present evil world,” Galatians 1:4 It is not that there is no good in [...]
As with many stories in the Bible, there is meaning beyond what appears, literal and symbolic. The two boats represent two phases of God’s kingdom. Jesus entered Peter’s boat which likely represents the Heavenly kingdom. The net in Peter’s boat clearly represents the Gospel [...]
The seven churches in Revelation are a chronological prophecy of what will happen in Christianity (both true and nominal) after Jesus’ departure through His second advent. The church in Smyrna is the second church. It covers a period of severe persecution of true Christians [...]
