The Bible does not give us a description of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. However, we do believe it was a literal tree with literal fruit which looked appealing. Genesis 3:6 (NIV), "the fruit of the tree was good for food [...]
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 [...]
This question has a misplaced focus. Parents have children in order to bless them - not ourselves. We are to love and nurture them as well as to delight in their development. The Bible is full of admonitions to instruct our children in righteousness. [...]
There are 24 “apostles” listed in the New Testament: 1. Simon Peter (Matthew 10:2, Luke 6:14)2. Andrew, Peter’s brother (Matthew 10:2, Luke 6:14)3. James, son of Zebedee (Matthew 10;2, Luke 6:14)4. John, James’ brother (Matthew 10:2, Luke 6:14)5. Philip (Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:14) 6. Bartholomew, Philip’s [...]
This question comes from Genesis 3, verse 15. Satan, the ‘anointed cherub that covereth’ was the guardian angel appointed to watch over our first parents (Ezekiel 28:13-17). We know that he lured Eve into eating the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. As a [...]
Jesus prayed, "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent," John 17:3. The more we know the character of God and of Jesus; the closer we walk with them in intimate [...]
When Jesus was with God prior to becoming a human being, he was the Logos or “Word.” He was a perfect spirit being, but not immortal, or of the divine nature. He was the first and only begotten son of God (John 3:16 KJV). The Apostle Paul [...]
The word "angel" in the Bible is translated from the Hebrew word malawk in the Old Testament and the Greek word angelos in the New. Both words mean "messenger." These messengers could be in the form of human or spiritual beings. For example, both [...]
“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,” Ephesians 6:18. To pray in the spirit is to pray in harmony with the [...]
The Bible is God’s revealed Truth. It explains man’s purpose and man’s destiny; it explains our alienation from God and our restoration to His full fellowship through Christ Jesus. But God is the one and the same author of the book of nature, which [...]
Since God rested from work on the seventh day (Genesis 2:3), and Jesus only did what his Father would do (John 5:19), why would Jesus turn water into wine on the seventh day? The account of the miracle at the wedding of Cana begins [...]
Our fight against our fallen flesh, the world, and the devil will not end until we are resurrected in newness of life. Sin is basically disobeying God's will. A good pray throughout the day would be: "Father, through Jesus' strength, help me to deny [...]
Yes, it is possible. Satan can cast out Satan by promoting contradictory partial lies. His response to combat the legitimate increase of knowledge is to “transform” himself into an “angel of light.” 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, 3, 1 Corinthians 15:24-26, Matthew 7:22-23. He disguises himself [...]
The search for truth, whether in scientific, philosophical or ethical contexts, is the desire of every human heart. Truth as an absolute concept must involve the Supreme Being of the Universe.For the Christian, the God of the Bible is called "God of Truth" (Isaiah [...]
Hebrews 11:6, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” When a person chooses a life of faith and God accepts his decision, a [...]
Before tackling the symbolism of the number fourteen in the Bible, let us first consider the number seven, since fourteen is a multiple of seven. In Hebrew, the word for seven is sheba (shibah), but this word also means promise, oath, or covenant. Hence in [...]
We will define “godhood” as the state of being a god, just as manhood is the state of being a man. When Jesus was born, he was only and fully a perfect man. Nowhere in the Bible does it teach that Jesus was part [...]
First, you need to know that God fully understands and loves you. Psalm 139:2-6, 17-18 (NLT), "You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest [...]
It is a great privilege to pray to the Heavenly Father through the name of Jesus.When we pray, we are going before God apart from the world. Personal communion with the Father is blessed when kneeling, because it shows our humility before Him and our [...]
This verse is about making a free will offering as well as a vow. This oath was not by compulsion, neither was it commanded by law. It was made completely on a voluntary basis. The lesson to be learned is the seriousness and [...]
