What is jealousy?
Jealousy is a feeling of anger or bitterness because someone has something that you don’t. For example, Jesus never did anything wrong, yet the leaders of Israel were jealous of his power and influence over the people - even Pilate knew it! Mark (15:10, Contemporary English Version) says, “Pilate knew that the chief priests [...]
What is the significance of the number three (3) in biblical terms?
The lower numbers, being foundational to all the higher numbers, may carry symbolisms which we would not expect of larger numbers. We don't normally ask, for example, the meaning of a number like 271. But smaller numbers, when used conspicuously, do seem to be symbolic.The number three is used frequently, and we suggest in many cases [...]
Why did Jesus use salt and light as a metaphor in Matthew 5:13-16? What is the theological significance?
Matthew 5:13: (NASB 1995) You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.Salt is a preservative and adds flavor. If the salt has become tasteless, it [...]
How can we put God first in our life?
There is a great blessing in knowing we need God. When we realize our need for God, we see that He is the source of all truth (John 17:17).When we realize our need for God, we understand we are born in sin and He has provided us deliverance and redemption through Jesus, His son (Romans 3:23; John [...]
Why did Jesus tell Peter not to use his sword in the garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:52), while in the upper room he told them to make sure they have a sword (Luke 22:36)?
Jesus was a man of peace, who healed the sick and stood up for righteousness at every turn as God’s representative. He carried out his mission perfectly, preaching about God’s kingdom and dying as a ransom for Adam.On the night he was arrested, he told his disciples to buy swords. Some misunderstand this scripture to mean [...]
Please explain from a biblical perspective, if a married man and an unmarried woman commit sexual sin, are they both guilty of adultery or fornication, or who is guilty of what?
We caution not to get too caught up on the specific legalities of labeling each sin, as both are God-dishonoring and closely related scripturally with idolatry. Generally, fornication is understood to mean sex between people who are not married to each other. Adultery is sex between a married person and someone other than their spouse. [...]