Why were Mary and Joseph chosen to be the parents of our Lord?
The Messiah was to be of the tribe of Judah and of the lineage of David. Both Mary and Joseph were descendants of Judah from King David’s line. Genesis 49:10, 2 Samuel 7:16, Matthew 1:1, Luke 3:31Joseph was tenderhearted and kind.When he heard that his betrothed was pregnant, he was willing to divorce her privately, [...]
Who is God?
Much of what God has revealed of Himself comes through an understanding of His divine plan, through his Holy Word. The heights and depths of his wonderful character are seen there!The biblical account states that God, a Creator, an intelligent First Cause, existed. “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou had formed the earth [...]
Are we supposed to ask for forgiveness when we pray? I have learned that as Christians we are supposed to be righteous, so we are not sinful.
Yes, we need to ask God to forgive us for our current sins. When we became Christians by confessing our sinfulness, accepting Jesus as our Savior, and then giving our entire heart and mind to follow God’s will, Jesus’ blood covered all of our sins. However, God does not miraculously make us perfect in our [...]
Does our relationship with God have to come through Jesus?
Jesus is quite clear when he says in John 14:6, “No one comes to the Father except through me.” It would seem, then, that our relationship with God must be through Jesus. In order to have a relationship with God, one must be righteous. However, Romans 3:10 states that “no one is righteous, no not one.” [...]
What should I say in my prayer in the morning before going to work?
There is no better way for us to begin our day than in heart communion with our heavenly Father. How pleased God must be if our first waking thoughts turn to Him with a desire to praise and thank Him for another day of life. A few quiet moments to reflect on His unfailing goodness, [...]
Do our prayers need to specifically mention people and situations? Or can I just put it out there and let God do the rest?
When we approach God we come in sincere faith and by faith believe our prayers have an effect. “The heartfelt supplication (prayer) of a righteous man exerts a mighty influence.” (James 5:16, Weymouth) Jesus prayed generally for the Church. (See John chapter 17.) He also prayed specifically for Peter in the hours before he betrayed [...]