Can Christians celebrate Christmas and give gifts to family and friends?
In our day, Christmas is largely a secular and commercial event. However, to some, it means a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. And just as the “wise men from the east” brought gifts to honor his birth, so we celebrate with gifts to our loved ones.Matthew 2:11, "And when they were come into [...]
What is the Godhead? Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:9
The term/noun “Godhead” (Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9) was introduced by John Wycliffe when he translated the Bible into English (1395). John Tyndale in his latter translation (1525) used “Godhead” in Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20 and Colossians 2:9. The Greek text, however, contains three slightly different words, where Tyndale uses only one term, “Godhead.” Theologians have [...]
What is the tree of life?
The tree of life was planted in the middle of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:9). It supplied what was necessary for Adam's life to continue. When Adam sinned, he lost access to the tree of life so that he would not live forever (Genesis 3:22-24). This tree of life is mentioned several times in [...]
How can married couples put God first and how can we be thankful for perfect parts of marriage?
Putting God first in marriage rests upon the relationship each person, individually, has with God. A true Christian has given his life and his will over to God to serve Him. As Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me,” Matthew 16:24. In [...]
Where was Jesus born?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a little town which is a few miles (or kilometers) from Jerusalem in Israel. The Bible records this wonderful event in Matthew 2:1, “Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea.”An Old Testament prophecy also foretold the location of Jesus’ birthplace in Micah 5:2 (CSB), “Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are small among the clans [...]
What does it mean to be no part of this world? Some professed "Christians" vote and celebrate unscriptural holidays. The Bible says, "Don't you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God." James 4:4 (NLT) Please explain.
Friends agree with each other. Amos 3:3 (NLT) reads, “Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?” Friendship depends on shared values, behaviors, and goals. So, which values and behaviors does the Bible point to as indicating friendship with the world?1 John 2:16 (NLT), “For the world offers only a craving for physical [...]