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 [...]
Where will the saints of God spend eternity after this earth is destroyed by fire?
There are many scriptures which state the earth will be destroyed by fire. However these scriptures are symbolic. The fire and the earth are not literal. Consider Zephaniah 3:8-12 (CSB), “Therefore, wait for me —this is the LORD’s declaration —until the day I rise up for plunder. For my decision is to gather nations, to assemble kingdoms, in order to pour out my indignation on them, [...]
What does Ephesians 4:6 mean? "One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
This scripture tells us that there is only one God, the creator of the universe. He is the father of all living beings. This is well stated in 1 Corinthians 11:3, “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the [...]
Is it wrong to give my tithe to the poor and needy?
God’s command to give tithes (ten percent) started with the Israelites in Leviticus 27:30-34, Numbers 18:26-29, Deuteronomy 12:17. Deuteronomy 14:22 seems to say that you are to tithe of all of the produce. This was all part of the law given to the Israelites. The purpose of tithing was to give sustenance to the Levites who [...]