What’s wrong with judging others?
In Romans, the Apostle Paul says, (3:23, NLT) “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Still, it seems easy to judge others’ sins and think we’re somehow better.“To judge” means forming an opinion about someone, based on their words, actions, or appearance. We often make judgments quickly with limited [...]
Are ghosts real?
If we define a ghost as a dead person who has come back to life to communicate with the living, the answer is no. A person is made up of a body and the breath of life - the “spark” that only God can make. These two parts make up what we call a “soul.” [...]
What does fine linen like silk and cashmere symbolize in the Bible?
Linen, silk and cashmere are three different types of fabrics. Linen is made from the flax plant. Silk is made from fibers produced by silkworms. Cashmere is made from the wool produced by Kashmir goats. Sometimes, the word linen can be used in a more general sense to refer to sheets or other household items [...]
What is zeal? CQ Kids
Zeal is a strong desire to do something with energy and enthusiasm. For example, if we’re serving God or others with zeal, it means we’re excited and enthusiastic - never complaining or having a poor attitude. We actively look for ways to be helpful.Godly zeal is long-lasting - a devotion to Him that doesn’t [...]
Are these contradictions? John 1:18: "No one has seen God at any time" and John 14:9: "He who has seen me has seen the Father."
When scriptures appear to be unclear, it can often be useful to examine the context, meaning, the verses surrounding an unclear scripture. In this case, the wordings of John 1:18 and John 14:9, when read in isolation, at first can appear to be conflicting. God is a divine spirit being. People live on the physical plane [...]
What is an Elder in a church?
An “elder” is a spiritually mature individual entrusted with guiding, teaching and caring for the church congregation. Their role is grounded in biblical principles and modeled after Christlike humility and service.Elders are described in the Bible as overseers and shepherds of the church. In Acts 20:28, Paul exhorts the elders of Ephesus to “keep watch [...]