In reading the context of this passage, we see in the 11th verse, that Paul is speaking to Gentiles who have converted to Christianity. It is by God's gift of grace and not through our personal merit that salvation is offered to us (verse [...]
There are a couple of Scriptures which allude to the answer. First, when God created Adam and Eve, He told them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth." (Genesis 1:28) Again, He told Jacob to "be fruitful and multiply; A nation and a [...]
The scriptures of the Holy Bible are directly referenced by our Lord in Luke 24:44 “And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written [...]
(Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version Bible.)We read in the Psalms that "righteousness and justice" are the foundation of God's throne (Psalms 89:14 and 97:2). We know God speaks truth; He is completely impartial; and He does not go back on His [...]
Romans 8:14 and its context help us to understand what it means to be led by God and what evidences we should notice in our life. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” First [...]
To have foreknowledge or prior knowledge of something is crucial when one is designing and planning. If you are designing a building, you must know ahead of time how to finance, where to place it, its basic layout, structure, materials, workers, etc. God, the [...]
Nothing either good or bad is recorded of either of these men, Cain and Abel, up to the time of their presentation of their respective offerings before the Lord. It was natural and proper that each should present an offering representing his own toil. [...]
"Be unceasing in prayer. Always be thankful; for this is the Lord's will concerning you in Christ Jesus." I Thessalonians 5:16 (Weymouth) The advanced Christian is to be so fully in accord with the Father and the Son, that his entire life will be [...]
Many ask the question is it Saturday or Sunday? Jewish people and Seventh Day Adventists feel that Saturday is the Sabbath. Most other Christian churches feel that Sunday is the Sabbath or at least the day that they chose to worship together on. The [...]
Although God did not specifically create or destine certain people to be rich or poor, He has allowed these conditions to exist. Ever since Adam's sin, the fallen human race has been learning the consequences of disobedience to God. This does not mean that [...]
"God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God." Psalm 62:11 To recognize that God is all-powerful and is the source of all power is an important step in our drawing near to Him and accepting His will in [...]
After Cain killed Abel, God pronounced the sentence for his crime, which was the first crime committed since Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit. We read in Genesis 4:9-15, "Then the LORD said to Cain, 'Where is Abel your brother?' He said, 'I [...]
In Genesis 14:3, 4, 7, 8, God made a covenant with Abraham: "My covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations…and I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for [...]
Dancing in itself is not sinful, and can even be good exercise. We read in the Old Testament of David dancing for joy when the Ark of the Covenant was finally returned to Jerusalem. However, so many things in our lives have both good [...]
“...If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” John 5:24 [...]
The word “Hell” (or Hebrew “Sheol”) in the Old Testament Hebrew does mean “Grave” (or destruction). Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave (Sheol), [...]
We are to praise the Lord every day. Hebrews 4:1-3 tells us we have entered into our Lord's rest, i.e. Sabbath. The lesson of the Sabbath is more than setting aside one specific day of the week to worship God. It is a daily worship. We can be at [...]
This statement comes from Luke 18:18-22, “And a certain ruler questioned Him, saying, ‘Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone. You know the [...]
2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Note: all scripture includes both the [...]
Jesus tells us in John 17:4, "I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do." John 19:30 reads, "When, therefore, he had received the vinegar, Jesus said—It is finished! And, bowing his head, delivered up [...]
