What is the highest form of love in the Bible?
The Bible describes four different kinds or levels of love - family love, brotherly love, philanthropic love (which means giving to others when you see a need) and a special kind of love that is selfless and unconditional. Unconditional love means loving without expecting or requiring anything in return. The word for this level [...]
Can you pray for others' sins to be forgiven, and will it be done?
Praying for others is important. Jesus said, “Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). This means we should forgive others who sin against us personally. An example of this was when Stephen was being stoned to death. He prayed for the men who were killing him and said, “Lay not this [...]
How did Jesus show his love for others?
Jesus cared so much for those in need! Matthew (9:36, NLT) says, “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew also describes a scene where Jesus showed his love by healing those who were sick. The scripture says, “A large [...]
James 4:4 says whoever is a friend of the world is the enemy of God. But then how did God "so love the world" in John 3:16?
There is a difference between "loving the world" in a positive sense and "loving the world" in a negative sense.Let's look at John 3:16 in how "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son..." Revelation 13:8 tells us Jesus was the "Lamb slain before the foundation of the world," in other [...]
Matthew 6:15 says "But if you do not forgive the trespasses of men then God will not forgive your trespasses." Does this have to do with God denying your salvation if you fail to forgive the wrongs your fellow men have done to you?
Salvation became necessary for all people because of Adam and Eve’s disobedience to God’s command (Genesis 3:17-19). Disobedience to God is sin, and sin leads to death (Romans 6:23). Through the sacrifice of his perfect life, Jesus provided a corresponding price for Adam’s disobedience (1 Corinthians 15:21-22). This corresponding price is sometimes called a “ransom” [...]
When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, will the holy spirit stay with us 24/7?
The holy spirit has been misunderstood by many Christians who believe it to be a person, a third being equal in power and glory to God. But this is not scriptural. A careful study of the Bible shows the holy spirit is the power and influence of Jehovah God. For example, it was God’s spirit [...]