What do the letters on the cross INRI mean? (United States)
John 19:18-20: (NIV) “There they crucified him, and with him two others - one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified [...]
What does it mean in God's right hand are pleasures forever? (United States)
Psalm 16:11 (NKJV), “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Whenever someone is at God’s right hand, it means that one is in a position of favor. In the Lord’s presence, no matter where we are, is fullness of joy. [...]
What does the Bible have to say about our own families, whom we love, who gossip and degrade us? (Guyana)
Gossip is so easy to do. It makes the gossiper feel superior, even special, because he knows secrets. God condemns gossip. It is the opposite of love. Jesus said, “…the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil [...]
Please explain the difference between daily devotionals and daily verses.
There really is no difference. In the morning, it's good to set aside a few minutes to read a Bible verse with an accompanying commentary. Then all day reflect on that scripture to apply it to your life. At the top of the home page of Bible Christian Resources is found the Daily Heavenly Manna. The Manna is a [...]
What makes a true friend?
Proverbs (17:17, Bible in Basic English) says, “A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.” This means that a true friend has love and concern for us in all aspects of our life, but especially when we are in trouble, just like a loving brother would. Friendly [...]
Please, can one say he knows the mind of God? (Ghana)
To know the mind of God, one must first “believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6), and that the reverence or fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10).The greatest expression of love from the Father is the precious gift of his own dear Son, Jesus, to be the redeemer of mankind. In [...]