How can I love God strongly?
Loving God strongly is not an instant emotion or a gift that arrives fully formed. It is the primary work of the “new creature” (2 Corinthians 5:17) a progressive development cultivated in the “school of Christ.” Strong love for God grows through knowledge, obedience, character formation and the continual subduing of the flesh. It is [...]
Where in the Bible does it talk about God giving us free will?
The exact phrase “God gave humans free will” does not appear word?for?word in most Bible translations, but the entire biblical narrative assumes and requires it. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture shows that God created humanity with the ability to make real choices—what we often call free moral agency. This capacity for choice is part of [...]
Who is Jedediah in the Bible?
Jedidiah is the special name God gave to Solomon (2 Samuel 12:24-25), the son of David and Bathsheba, after David repented of his sin. Delivered through the prophet Nathan, the name means “Beloved of Jehovah.” It was God’s personal declaration that He had accepted David’s repentance and restored him to favor. Naming the child Jedidiah [...]
Is manifesting (bringing something that one may want into reality through focused thoughts, beliefs and visualizations) allowed for a Christian?
The practice of manifesting may be taught in some schools of thought. However, manifesting should not be confused with prayer. Prayer is taught in the Bible and is an essential part of life for every follower of God. The practice of manifesting is not taught in the Bible. In fact, many of the concepts and [...]
Did David violate the Law by eating the holy bread reserved for priests, and if not, why was he permitted to do so?
David did not violate the Law when he ate the consecrated bread in 1 Samuel 21. While the Law in Leviticus 24 restricted the showbread to the priests under normal circumstances, the Law also contains built?in principles that allow for exceptions in cases of life?preserving need, provided ceremonial purity is maintained.David was fleeing for his [...]
Does the First Commandment mean "Have no other Gods at all" or just "Have no other God's that are higher than Me, but lesser gods are fine"? Exodus 20:3
Understanding the First Commandment begins with understanding what God actually said. When God declared, “You shall have no other gods before Me,” the key phrase “before Me” (Strong's Exhaustive Concordance #5921 plus 6440) comes from the Hebrew expression that literally means "in front of Me," “in My presence” or “in My sight.” Because God is [...]