The texts in question are found in 1 Corinthians 14. Let us look fully at the context of chapter 14 to clearly understand the Apostle’s instructions to us. Verse one is simply stated; pursue love first, then as regarding spiritual gifts, prophesying (“speaking under [...]
(All scriptures are quoted from the New International Version.) In the New Testament we find no mention of "collecting firstfruits" from believers. The word "firstfruits," when used, is as a picture of Christ or His church; e.g., I Corinthians 15:20,23 and II Thessalonians 2:13. [...]
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who so ever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” This is a beautiful, amazing scripture. Let’s look at its individual parts. “For GOD so LOVED the [...]
The symbol of a marriage is applied to the union between Christ and the body of overcoming believers. The Bible refers to these overcoming saints as the “bride, the "Church of the living God", the "Little Flock", " the First-fruits", "the Firstborn", " a [...]
It saddens us to hear of your dire condition, dealing with “chronic pain.” We can only imagine what that must be like and sympathize with how difficult this must be for you. We do not think it wrong for you to pray to depart [...]
There is only actually one call for the Christian and that is to come into Christ and abide there in a life of consecration and sacrifice for God. Romans 12:1 tells us the present our bodies a living sacrifice which is our reasonable service. [...]
Mat 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Mat 24:41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. These verses come from Matthew 24 , [...]
Four questions need to be answered: Does the Bible teach that drinking wine is wrong? Am I toasting something God would approve? Do I fall into bad behavior when I drink wine? How does my behavior affect others?The Bible urges us to be cautious with drinking wine. The [...]
Forgiveness is a basic element of Christian character. All human beings have hurt and have been hurt by others. It is important to realize that we cannot demand forgiveness from someone. There are offenses which are so hurtful, it may take a very long time for [...]
How do I find God? The Bible is also called “the Word of God”, so the best place to begin your search for God is to begin by reading and studying the Bible. His “word is a lamp to my feet and a light [...]
This question is on the minds of many people. Let’s start with your second question and the big picture. In Exodus 19:5, God tells the nation of Israel that "all the earth is mine." Let's think about that…God owns the earth. God has a [...]
Visions from God in the Bible were only for very special events.There are three words translated “visions” in the New Testament.1) The Greek word horama, which means something gazed at, a spectacle or vision, is used twelve times.The first time is in connection with [...]
George Mueller, a Christian living at the turn of the 20th century, wrote: “I seek in the beginning to get my heart in such a state that it has no will of its own in regard to a given matter. Nine-tenths of the difficulties [...]
The question of God’s existence is not answered by blind faith or wishful thinking. Across Scripture, science, history and human experience, the evidence consistently points to a supreme, Intelligent Creator. This conclusion is the most reasonable explanation for the world we inhabit, the moral [...]
The Bible directs the followers of Jesus to be subject to the powers that be. In Rom. 13:1-7 the Apostle Paul explains that those who are in authority are there by God's appointment. We are to give to them all their dues -- taxes [...]
Genesis 3:14-19, “The LORD God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, Cursed are you more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you will go, And dust you will eat All the days of [...]
Prayers are to God, not man. We need to approach Him with a sincere heart putting all distracting thoughts out of our minds. Focus on God, not man. We shouldn’t compare our prayers to others. Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: [...]
Ezekiel 33:7,8, “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, ‘You wicked person, you will surely die,’ and you do [...]
In 1 Cor. 15:23, we are given the order of resurrection, "Christ, the firstfruits, and afterward those who are Christ's at His coming..." Thus no one could be resurrected until Jesus was. Nor can any be resurrected until "those who are His", i.e. the [...]
“Blasphemy” in the Old Testament Jewish Law is to revile or curse God, or the king who was God’s representative. It means intentional indignity towards God or sacred things. The term can be applied to such sins as cursing God or willfully degrading what [...]
