Linen, silk and cashmere are three different types of fabrics. Linen is made from the flax plant. Silk is made from fibers produced by silkworms. Cashmere is made from the wool produced by Kashmir goats. Sometimes, the word linen can be used in a [...]
Zeal is a strong desire to do something with energy and enthusiasm. For example, if we’re serving God or others with zeal, it means we’re excited and enthusiastic - never complaining or having a poor attitude. We actively look for ways to be [...]
When scriptures appear to be unclear, it can often be useful to examine the context, meaning, the verses surrounding an unclear scripture. In this case, the wordings of John 1:18 and John 14:9, when read in isolation, at first can appear to be conflicting. God [...]
An “elder” is a spiritually mature individual entrusted with guiding, teaching and caring for the church congregation. Their role is grounded in biblical principles and modeled after Christlike humility and service.Elders are described in the Bible as overseers and shepherds of the church. In [...]
Some people say that being a good Christian means that God will automatically bless you with riches, but this is not true. Jesus and his apostles owned very few possessions, and they never taught that a Christian’s life would be carefree and filled [...]
God did not create multiple pairs of people in Eden, and this is directly connected to the singular nature of Jesus' ransom. God's plan was meticulously designed from the beginning, including the solution for sin.• Creation of Humanity: God created one man, Adam, in His [...]
The “ruler of the world” refers to Satan. “He has nothing in me” is a Greek legal idiom that means, “He has no claim against me,” or “There’s no case to be made.” In ancient Greek usage, this phrase carried the weight of legal [...]
Mark 1:14-15: “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”During his ministry, Jesus [...]
Cornelius was a Roman army officer, a captain in the Italian Regiment.We learn more about him in the book of Acts (10:1,2):He was a “Gentile,” which means he was not Jewish. He was “devout,” which means he had deep, religious feelings. He was [...]
Eve’s creation was an intentional act by God, serving multiple purposes within His larger plan for humanity.Genesis 2:18: (NASB) Then the LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.God created [...]
Matthew 5:21–25 is part of Jesus’ teaching where he intensifies the understanding of the commandment “You shall not murder.” Rather than addressing only the outward act, Jesus focuses on the inward condition of the heart that leads to it.Murder begins with anger: Jesus teaches [...]
To make a promise is to say that we’ll do something, like, “I promise to finish my homework tonight,” or NOT do something, like, “I promise I won’t play video games before I finish my homework.” Either way, our actions should match what [...]
The answer is yes, but the question requires a more comprehensive answer than may first appear. The objective of God’s plan is not only to forgive sin, but also to remove sinful tendencies from the heart of every individual who has ever lived. Salvation is [...]
This expression is used in Ephesians 6:18 and Jude 20. Jude 17-21: "Beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk [...]
Every true Christian faces a daily battle against our own sinful tendencies, the worldly influences that are all around us, and Satan, who is the prince of this world at the present time (John 14:30, Ephesians 2:2).When we sin, how much are we influenced [...]
Matthew 19:12: NASB 1995 “For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. [...]
The account you are referencing is found in Luke 5:12-14: (NASB1995) “While he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and implored him, saying, “Lord, if you [...]
We believe the Bible is the very foundation of the Christian faith. It is described as the mind of God revealed to humanity—a revelation that informs us about our origins, our path through history and our eternal destiny. Covering a span of over 1,600 [...]
Why Does God Permit Evil? Goal of the study: WHAT is the purpose of God permitting evil? WHY would a God of love allow His creation to experience this much suffering? Additional references: Studies in the Scriptures Vol. 1, Chap. 7 Things we see [...]
A Ransom for All Goal of this Study: WHAT does it mean that Jesus gave himself a “Ransom for All”? WHY did Jesus have to be a perfect man? HOW will all benefit from Jesus' Sacrifice, especially those that lived before him? WHEN is [...]
