Why is Christian fellowship important?
Fellowship means having a friendship with people who share similar interests. Christians share a love for God, Jesus and the Bible, so they have lots in common. Fellowship helps to form a strong relationship with others who want to serve the Lord. Jesus taught in the book of John (15:12, NLT), "...Love each [...]
What made Israel different from other nations in the Old Testament? They conquered by killing men, women, children and in some instances livestock. In modern day culture, we call that genocide. They plundered and looted. They had forced labour camps from conquered nations. (United Kingdom)
Israel descended from Abraham. God told Abraham to leave his ancestral homeland and go to “the land which I shall show you”. (Genesis 12:1). Abraham did as he was told. However, God also told him that he would NOT own anything in that land, but that his descendants would become a nation and inhabit the [...]
What does Jesus Christ mean by "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die." John 12:32-33 (Nigeria)
In the twelfth chapter of John, Jesus is trying to prepare his disciples for his upcoming death. He explains that the work he was sent to do as the man Christ Jesus was coming to an end, and for that work to be fruitful, he must die (John 12:24). He also tells them that he is [...]
How can I keep my gift which I have been given from God? (Qatar)
Use your gift and abilities in God’s service. Romans 12:6-8 (NIV), “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give [...]
Why did Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead?
Jesus’ dear friend Lazarus was very sick. But instead of visiting him right away, he waited until Lazarus had died and been in the tomb for four days (see John 11:17). Why? Because this way the miracle would have the most powerful effect. Lazarus was truly dead. No one could say he was just [...]
Has Ezekiel 7:19 started to happen? Ezekiel 7:19 (NET), “They will discard their silver in the streets, and their gold will be treated like filth. Their silver and gold will not be able to deliver them on the day of the LORD's fury. They will not satisfy their hunger or fill their stomachs because their wealth was the obstacle leading to their iniquity.” As we see the monetary system failing, might Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, or investments be able to provide for my family? (Romania)
The only safe haven in the day of the LORD’s wrath will be to have faith in God. Zephaniah 2:3 (RSV), “Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, who do his commands; seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the wrath of the LORD.” Remember how the [...]