Christian character growth begins with faith. This is fundamental, and a wise man builds upon this strong foundation. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is the rewarder of [...]
This site provides short answers of 500 words or less. Your excellent question requires a lengthy answer beyond the scope of this app. The Jewish Tabernacle was a movable tent (or temple) where the Israelites could be in contact with God’s presence as they [...]
Thank you for your interesting question. Generally in the New Testament, the word office describes a position of service in the church such as a deacon, or an elder (translated bishop). When the early church was being established, the apostle Paul gave some helpful [...]
God has used dreams in the past to give a message of prophecy as He deemed necessary. Let’s examine some of the most notable.Starting with Joseph the son of Jacob, Joseph started receiving prophetic dreams when he was young. His first was of sheaves [...]
Jesus was the Son of God… Jesus was a spirit being before he was born on earth. Jesus was called “the Word” and he created all things as God’s representative and through God’s power and name. Prov. 8:23 - 30 (New Living Version)“ I [...]
A child's mind is not an adult's mind. Children cannot understand abstract concepts as adults do because their minds are still developing. So, how do we teach a child about God, Jesus and the Bible? Basically, a child sees his parents and grandparents as [...]
Perhaps you are thinking of one of these texts:Matthew 24:40-42, “Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Watch therefore: [...]
The Scriptures do not give a definitive time for the building of the original walls of the city of Jericho. The city was already in existence when the Jews finished their 40 years in the wilderness and there is no indication how long the [...]
What is the beast itself? Looking to the lessons found in Daniel chapters 7 and 8 we discover the beasts symbolically represent Gentile earthly powers, governments or empires. At various times and places, these powers would exercise dominion over the Lord’s people acting in a beast-like manner. The [...]
“Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” Matthew 24:12 (NIV)This scripture in the Lord’s great prophecy explains that wickedness or sin causes love to become cold. Are we presently living in a time of increased sin? Yes. As [...]
No, the dead cannot communicate with us. There is no scripture in the Bible that tells us the dead can communicate at all. On the contrary, Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 says, “the dead know nothing. …They no longer play a part in anything here on earth” [...]
Ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, the first Christians were gathered together for the day of Pentecost. They heard a loud noise like a violent wind, and the holy spirit suddenly appeared as tongues of fire which rested on each of them, and [...]
This can certainly be a puzzling question! By our way of counting, the third day would seem to be on Monday, but it seems the phrase "for three days" can really indicate parts of three days. He was in the grave for part of [...]
These events take place after the angel told Mary she would conceive a child through the holy spirit and that her cousin Elizabeth, advanced in years, had conceived a child. Mary left Nazareth for a visit to Elizabeth, and Elizabeth tells Mary that her baby leaped [...]
Communion or Memorial is a very sacred event for the truly dedicated. There is no magical prayer or change that happens at this time. The whole purpose of Communion is to remember Jesus’ sacrifice on behalf of the world of mankind. He instructs his [...]
Every one of us, at one time or another, has complained about something or someone. We are all imperfect people living in an imperfect world full of things that can upset or annoy us! Our feelings may be those of dissatisfaction, fault finding, or [...]
In the King James Version (KJV) Bible the whole scripture Psalm 139:14 reads: "I will praise thee: for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." The Old Testament scriptures were originally written in Hebrew, [...]
The Bible is very clear about the sin of practicing homosexuality. Lev. 20:13 states, “And if a man lie with mankind, as with womankind, both of them have committed abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” Sexual [...]
Some people gamble to win money to live or supplement their income. That’s a problem. God has directed every man to work to provide for himself and his family. The Apostle Paul states, “Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: ‘Those unwilling [...]
The Bible was recorded by many authors over a period of a few thousand years. For instance, the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) are believed to have been written by Moses. David wrote the many of the Psalms. King Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes, most of the Proverbs and [...]
