“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Discerning whether suffering is a discipline from God or a persecution from the world may not necessarily [...]
"A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to vine-growers [tenant farmers] and went on a journey for a long time. At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, so that they would give him some of the produce of [...]
There are so many sources which prompt feelings. A billboard, a song, indigestion, a poor night's sleep, a comment, a food, an aroma can all create emotions. But a feeling does not make something a fact. We may feel a kind, gentle person is [...]
God told Israel in Leviticus 19:28 (ESV), “You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the LORD.” Christians are not under the Law Covenant. Therefore, its commands are not binding for Christians. Yet, it may [...]
Matthew 18:21, 22, “Then Peter came to Him (Jesus) and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you up to seven times, but up [...]
The Bible has no word on whether there are still Egyptian chariot remains at the bottom of the Red Sea. Some very interesting and sophisticated amateur archeology has surveyed the sea bottom at the proposed Nuweiba beach Red-sea crossing. (This area is on the [...]
God selected John the Baptist for a special purpose – to prophecy that The Messiah was coming and that mankind should repent. The Bible does not say why John the Baptist’s life was not spared, but we can reason that his death was according [...]
In Genesis 4:3,4, we learn that Cain was a farmer and that Abel was a shepherd or herdsman. Both desired to show their reverence for God by offering Him the fruits of their labor. Genesis 4:4,5 also states that God had respect for Abel's [...]
The word angel basically means “messenger of God.” Angels are not composed of physical matter but are spirit beings created by God (Hebrews 1:14). They can materialize in human form when God permits or wills it so (Genesis 19). There are different orders or ranks [...]
The great judgment day of Christ will accomplish a glorious work of abolishing all evil, and bringing all beings in heaven and earth into subjection to God, that “He may be all in all.” (I Corinthians 15:28) The Christ – head and body- will [...]
God is the one who calls a person to be a disciple of Jesus. Our natural, sinful self cannot comprehend God’s calling. 1 Corinthians 1:21, “…the world by wisdom knew not God…” Jesus asked Peter, “…who do you say that I am? And Simon [...]
We can get along only with the aid of the Lord’s Holy Spirit and with humility. Sadly, Christians fight due to the lack of both. Proverbs 13:10 (NIV), “Where there is strife, there is pride…” As it is stated in Psalm 133:1, “How good [...]
Jesus died as a human and his body was put in a tomb by Joseph of Arimathea (Matthew 27:57-60). Jesus prepared his apostles for the fact that he would die and no longer be physically with them. Matthew 16:21 “…He explained to his disciples that [...]
Firstly, let us not assume that whatever the past produced was inferior to all present achievements. Contemporary archeologists, scientists and astronomers are still baffled by the great Pyramid of Giza, and its construction remains a mystery that cannot be explained. Even the mortar used, [...]
Let’s look at the Scripture in context: "The Jews answered him, ‘It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.’ Jesus answered them, ‘Is it not written in [...]
The answer may differ depending on the individual, local situation for each group of believers. However, what our focus should be and the remedy for every issue facing us is the same for all.If we:Love God with all of our being (Mark 12:30),Love other [...]
There is no difference in meaning between the phrases "kingdom of heaven" and “kingdom of God.” The gospel of Matthew is the only book that uses the phrase “kingdom of heaven,” and he uses the phrases interchangeably. Luke and Mark only use the phrase [...]
“And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.” Acts 15:1 The circumcision spoken in this verse is physical. This command is part of the Mosaic Law [...]
"And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: that seeing they may see and not perceive; and hearing, they may [...]
The first mention of the seven spirits in Revelation is found in chapter 1, verse 4, “To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from [...]
