I know many good and honest people who don't even claim to be Christians. Why don't they believe on the Lord Jesus Christ?
The terrible things that happen in the world make it difficult for some to believe in God, let alone Christ. They cannot understand why God allows the things He does—how can a loving God let people suffer in illness, in political turmoil, in natural disasters, in terrible accidents? How can He allow cruel people the [...]
Is it good for Christians to celebrate Valentine's Day?
The Bible does not reference Valentine’s Day or anything similar, as it was created hundreds of years after the Bible was written. Its history is quite convoluted according to the timeline presented by Wikipedia. Valentine's Day - WikipediaSome form of an annual celebration of love is found in many countries and cultures. On the surface, [...]
What is the difference between our "old man" and the flesh? When the Bible says our old man was crucified on the cross and dead, what does it mean? Was it our flesh crucified?
The “flesh” and the “old man” are synonymous.During his ministry, Jesus told his apostles that in order to follow him, one needed to “deny oneself” and “take up his cross” (Matthew 16:24). He further tells them that any who lose their lives for his sake shall find it (Matthew 16:25). Jesus devoted his complete mind, heart, [...]
In Ephesians 4:1, what is meant by " keep the unity of peace"?
Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,4:2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in4:3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as [...]
Please explain the last part of 2 Corinthians 12:14. (children/parents)
1 Corinthians 12:14: Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.2 Corinthians 12:14 begins with Paul’s words [...]
What does 2 Corinthians 2:14 mean? (sweet savor)
2 Corinthians 2:14 NASB1995: “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.”The Apostle Paul offers the words of 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 as an encouragement to those who, like him, have dedicated their lives to serving [...]