When praying, how many times should I ask God for something?
Jesus said, “Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” Luke 18:1. The Apostle Paul taught us to “pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 (NLT). The Bible never gives us a specific number of times we may petition God for something. However, [...]
Are any female angels mentioned in the Bible?
No where in the Bible is an angel identified as a female. The Bible does not give us much information about angelic life in heaven. It doesn’t tell us about angelic genders or even angelic names. In fact, when Jesus was talking to Nicodemus, Jesus refused to discuss heaven. John 3:12 (NLT), “if you don’t [...]
How do I become Christ-like?
To become Christ-like is the ardent prayer of every consecrated Christian. But how can this become a reality? Jesus prayed for His disciples that they would be “sanctified by the truth” - God’s holy word (John 17:17). Therefore, our answer is in the Bible. Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself [...]
Was Jesus born a Prince?
Short answer: Jesus received royal status in stages. He was born as heir to the throne, received the title Prince at his baptism, and was exalted with royal power and dominion after his resurrection. Discussion: Scripturally, Jesus is first given the title Prince when he was baptized with the Holy Spirit. At the Jordan, He became [...]
When is submission to men not required by God?
In both the Old and New Testaments, there are many examples of God-honoring people who refused to submit to men. Consider the account of the three Hebrews, Shadrach, Meshach and Abegnego in Daniel 3. They refused to bow down and worship the golden image authorized by Nebuchadnezzar. These men recognized man’s law to be against [...]
Who are the four beasts in Daniel 7:17?
Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and Daniel’s visions all prophecy of the same four, great, Gentile kingdoms which would rule over the geographic area of Israel. However, Daniel 2 looks at these kingdoms from man’s perspective (represented by the metals of gold, silver, bronze, and iron), while Daniel 7 and 8 symbolize these kingdoms from God’s perspective. They [...]