Please explain Ezekiel 10th chapter
In the opening chapter of Ezekiel, God is seen seated on a throne above the sky and supported by four angels, described as living creatures. Each angel had four faces and four wheels. Each went forward, always acting according to God's direction (See Ezekiel 1:19, 20 and Psalm 103:20). Having four faces suggests that wherever [...]
Why did an angel put a hot coal on Isaiah's mouth? (Isaiah 6:6)
The hot coal which touched Isaiah’s mouth was a symbolic gesture illustrating his renewed relationship with God. It prepared him to fulfill his God-directed mission.Isaiah 6:6: “Then one of the seraphim flew to me, with a burning coal in his hand which he had taken from the altar with tongs. And he touched my mouth [...]
Is it sinful to cremate a body?
In the Garden of Eden after the fall, mankind was promised, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return” (Genesis 3:19).The standard practice for the nation of Israel in Bible [...]
Is it necessary to confess our sins?
Confessing sins to God is essential for all who have consecrated their lives to Him. Although the consecrated mind seeks to draw close to God and focus on His ways, the old mind, steeped in the old ways of sin, struggles against change (Romans 7:14-25). As in any struggle, there will be victories and defeats [...]
What does John chapter 3 mean?
This is a beautiful chapter to study, as it contains some of the most profound and concentrated teachings of Jesus.John Chapter 3 starts out with the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus and a lesson in discipleship. Nicodemus, a Pharisee and respected leader, comes to Jesus quietly at night. He approached Jesus, acknowledging that he must [...]
Why is it important that we respect fellow believers?
We often deal with people who see things differently than we do. Respecting our fellow believers — our spiritual family, the “household of the faith” — is absolutely vital for several key reasons.First and foremost, we respect fellow believers because God Himself called them. If someone has been called to the same path as us, [...]