Does a man that grew up without a father have to show the same discipline as a man who did?
The need for self-discipline is as old as mankind itself. God created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, with free will. Free will is the capability of choosing right or wrong. In Genesis 2:16-17, God commanded Adam not to eat the fruit of a specific tree. Free will is evident in Adam’s ability [...]
What is the highway of holiness?
The Bible teaches us about a highway in God’s future kingdom. The prophet Isaiah says, “A highway will be there, a roadway, and it will be called the Highway of Holiness…” (Isaiah 35:8, NASB) This is not a literal highway - Isaiah is using picture language. We can imagine the highway as a path [...]
What does 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 mean? (I am of Paul, Apollos)
1 Corinthians 3:6-7: (NASB) 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing the growth. 7 So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth.The brethren In the Corinthian church had a lot of issues, and one of them was spiritual pride, bragging about [...]
Naaman was a Gentile. Why did God give him victory in war?
Naaman was a pagan army captain. 2 Kings 5:1: "Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man with his master, and highly respected, because by him the LORD had given victory to Aram. The man was also a valiant warrior, but he was a leper." (Aram is the [...]
What is mean by Revelation 12:14? (time and times and half a time/woman in the wilderness)
There are many wonderful details in Revelation chapter 12 that are worthy of deeper study. But briefly, the chapter traces the history of Christians down through the age. The woman described in verse 1 is the early church after the death of Jesus. The red dragon of verses 3 and 4 represents the Roman Empire that was [...]
What is the explanation of 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 – "be separate"?
16 Or what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, “I will dwell among them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 17 Therefore, come out from their midst and be [...]