In Ephesians 4:1, what is meant by " keep the unity of peace"?
Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,4:2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in4:3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as [...]
Please explain the last part of 2 Corinthians 12:14. (children/parents)
1 Corinthians 12:14: Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.2 Corinthians 12:14 begins with Paul’s words [...]
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 [...]