God can't lie. But He instructed Adam that he would surely die in the day he disobeyed. However, Adam lived 930 years before he died!
The Apostle Peter gives us the key to this question when he wrote, "One day with the Lord is as a thousand years," (2 Peter 3:8). Father Adam began to die as soon as he was barred from the garden of Eden. In the garden, he could eat from all the trees bearing edible fruit and [...]
Why do we pray if God already knows our thoughts?
Of course it’s true that God can read our thoughts, but praying helps us to be closer to Him so we can grow our relationship and make it stronger. James (4:8) tells us, “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” When we pray, we show God that we rely on [...]
Are we to live a clean holy spiritual life in harmony with all?
Scriptures say "If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men." (Romans 12:18) There is a difference in living in "peace" and living in "harmony." Though we have no right to force our beliefs upon another, as Christians, we can never abandon our principles or violate our conscience or [...]
How can we be more thankful to God?
How can we be more thankful to God? When we think about God and everything He created for us, we can’t help but feel thankful and want to tell him in prayer. James (1:17) says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above..." Let’s dig deeper into how we can appreciate these [...]
What is the holy spirit?
The Bible describes the holy spirit as being the invisible power or influence of God. God gave most of us five senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. The Holy Spirit is like a very “special sense” that God gives to faithful Christians to help them make good decisions - like helping others, being [...]
Who are some heroes in the Bible and what makes them become a hero?
To become a hero, God first requires a person to have faith. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV), “without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” The entire chapter of Hebrews 11 lists biblical heroes, which include: Abel, [...]