Please explain Matthew 4:18-20 when Jesus said the apostles would be "fishers of men."
Matthew 4:18–20 marks the moment Jesus begins gathering the small group of men who would become his closest disciples. As he walks along the Sea of Galilee, he calls Simon Peter and Andrew, inviting them into a relationship that will reshape their lives. Although Matthew presents the scene simply, this was not their first encounter [...]
How should we understand Hebrews 11:26–27—especially Moses ‘considering the reproach of Christ greater riches,’ ‘seeing Him who is invisible,’ and the apparent contradiction between Moses’ fear in Exodus 2:14 and his ‘not fearing’ in Hebrews 11:27?
Hebrews 11:26–27 gives us a rare window into the inner life of Moses—what he valued, what he saw, and how his faith matured over time. When the Apostle Paul writes Moses “considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt,” he is not suggesting Moses knew Jesus personally, but that Moses chose [...]
How can I be less "stumbled," less offended and irritated by those in my Christian fellowship, like when someone wears something what I consider to be inappropriate or who talks during church?
When we find ourselves irritated or “stumbled” by the behavior of others in Christian fellowship—whether it’s someone talking during a service, dressing in a way we find distracting, or simply acting in a manner we consider careless—it’s important to remember that the first and greatest work God calls us to is the work within our [...]
What is the difference between praise and worship?
While the terms praise and worship are often used interchangeably, Scripture and careful study show that they are related but not the same. Worship is the foundation—a lifelong posture of humility, submission and loyalty to God—while praise is the expression that flows out of that devoted life. Worship is about bowing low; praise is about [...]
Before Jesus died for our sins, how did anyone get into heaven, like Abraham and David?
Before Jesus died and rose again, no human being—righteous or unrighteous—entered heaven. Jesus stated this plainly: “No one has ascended into heaven except he who came down from heaven, the Son of Man” (John 3:13). Until his sacrifice was completed and the ransom price presented to satisfy Divine Justice, the “new and living way” into [...]
Should Christians study the Book of Enoch?
What is referred to as the “Book of Enoch” is actually a collection of three ancient writings—1 Enoch, 2 Enoch, and 3 Enoch—produced over several centuries. They contain dramatic stories about angels, giants and heavenly visions that don’t appear in the Bible, which is why the book feels mysterious and has gained attention in recent [...]