What does 2 Corinthians 2:14 mean? (sweet savor)
2 Corinthians 2:14 NASB1995: “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.”The Apostle Paul offers the words of 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 as an encouragement to those who, like him, have dedicated their lives to serving [...]
What good does it do to praying for someone who has already died?
When a loved one dies, it is a natural reaction to want to believe that the person is not really dead but that he/she has just transitioned to another type or phase of life. Many religions worldwide (including many Christian denominations) teach this belief in the immortal soul. Some Christians say the souls of all [...]
Please explain Mark 4:21-25. What does it mean for the candle to be put under the bushel, and what will be taken away and given to others?
Mark chapter four begins with Jesus addressing a “great multitude” of people. One of the lessons he taught them was the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:2-9). In the parable, a sower (farmer) sows a parcel of seeds. Different things happen to the seeds. Some are eaten by birds (Mark 4:4). Some land on stony [...]
How can we let our light shine?
In Matthew (5:16, Christian Standard Bible) Jesus said, “...let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”“Letting our light shine” means copying the life of Jesus so that we reflect his light to others.Let’s consider how this works with an example:Imagine [...]
How do we deal with self-confidence as we trust in the Lord?
Our world rewards self-confidence. The pervasive belief is that we should rely on ourselves at all times—we should be strong, aggressive, go after what we want. Our needs and our wants are our most important consideration. We should be able to handle our lives by ourselves, and if we can’t, we are considered to be [...]
Who is Jesus referring to when in John 10:8 he said, "All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers." (Parable of the Good Shepherd)
John chapter 9 opens with an account of Jesus restoring vision to a man who had been blind since birth (John 9:1-7). Afterward, the man’s neighbors question him. The man tells his neighbors that Jesus healed his blindness (John 9:8-12). The neighbors take the man to a group of the religious leadership of the time [...]