Do Matthew 24 verses 8 and 9 tie in with the shooting down in Texas?
Matthew 24:8-9 “But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. Then they will deliver you up to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of My name.” (NASB) The word “then” in the Greek usually means “during the same time.” So, to paraphrase verse [...]
During the birth of Jesus, if the three Wise Men had to leave the star aside which was showing them the right direction and ask Herod who angrily killed all innocent babies 2 years old and below, why were they called "Wise Men"?
In the Greek, the word used here for the wise men is magos or Magi. The term originally referred to the great scholars among the Medes and Persians who counseled the king and who studied astrology, medicine, astronomy and natural science. At the time of Jesus’ birth, God arranged an astrological sign to announce this wonderful [...]
Why do we pray for the "blood" covering? When I accepted Jesus, I have already been covered and filled with his blood.
Romans 5:9 says, “…being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.” This means that believers are under the blood of Christ and no longer under Adamic condemnation. Although the blood of Christ covers the sins inherited from father Adam, the process of cleansing and spiritual growth is an ongoing work. [...]
In Romans 3:30, what is the difference between justified BY faith and THROUGH faith?
“[…] indeed God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith is one”, (Romans 3: 30). Because two different words are used by Paul we can assume there is a reason for the change. The Greek word for “by” is “ek”, meaning “from out of”; on the other hand, the Greek [...]
Why didn't God approve of Cain's offering?
Genesis 4 records the account of Cain and Abel. Both brothers brought an offering to the Lord from their own labors. Since Abel kept sheep, he brought the best of his flock. Cain, as a farmer, brought an offering of food which he had grown. God approved of Abel’s offering, but not of Cain’s. Cain’s [...]
Is tithing relevant today?
Tithing or giving 10 percent (or some other amount) is nowhere commanded in the New Testament. Tithing was part of the Law Covenant God made with Israel. The tithe was to support the tribe of Levites, who were not given an inheritance in the land. They were to be fully employed as priests to serve God and Israel. Today, unless a [...]