Believers are called to live in a state of readiness, as the timing of Christ's return is unknown. This readiness involves spiritual vigilance and a life...
Yes, I agree with Donna's answer. "Being born of water and of the Spirit" in the Bible, particularly in John 3:5, is directly linked to the imagery in...
The short answer is NO. The ‘creative’ days described in Genesis chapter 1 are actually 7,000 years long, according to the evidences provided in Scripture....
Am I understanding correctly that this passage does not refer to the rapture? But instead serves as an warning to all to be aware of their standing (heart an...
Luke 17:35
In this particular passage, the Lord is making a new covenant with the house of Israel by stating that He would give them a new heart and a new spirit. God's...
Good question, Gwendolyn! According to the Bible, particularly James 3 and Proverbs 4, it is absolutely wrong for a Christian to speak whatever is on their...
This assurance of answered prayer is not a blanket promise for any request, but is tied to the believer's relationship with Christ and alignment with His...
This verse reminds me of Ephesians 2:8-9, which tells us that even the faith in Christ that saves us is not of our own doing, but is a gift from God. (It has...
Ezekiel 36:26 “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will ...
Good question, Augie! Yes, Isaiah 40:22 describes the Earth as "round" or "circular" by using the Hebrew word "chug" which refers to a circle, and Job 26:7...
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What do the four horses and their riders represent in Zechariah.6:1-8?
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Do faith in God and science contradict?
John 7:37-38: In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that...
"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." "Or 'because they had been...
According to two of my favorite Bible memory verses, Isaiah 45:18 and Revelation 4:11, God created us to inhabit the earth and to bring Him glory,...
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How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
The water pouring ceremony began each morning at the temple as the daily sacrifices were being prepared. The High Priest, accompanied by a large procession...
The water-pouring ceremony began at the temple as the daily sacrifices were being prepared. The High Priest, accompanied by a large procession of...
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What does the Bible say about honor?
To me, the sentiment expressed by Habakkuk is indicative not of willful self-deception, but of the type of profound faith exhibited by Job when he said of...
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Ecc 12:11-12 is a pretty convoluted metaphor for the modern reader, made perhaps even more difficult by some of the words being hard to translate (e.g. are...
Ecc 12:11-12 is a pretty convoluted metaphor for the modern reader, made perhaps even more difficult by some of the words being hard to translate (e.g. are...
Following this verse, James 1:20, James encourages people to be quick to listen and slow to speak, suggesting that actively receiving God's word can help...
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What does the Bible say about false accusations?
To rejoice during disaster seems like denial -- and totally inappropriate if you look at the circumstances (Habakkuk 3:17-18).
John 7:37-38 "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever b...
Good question, Jeremiah! I like the paraphrase rendering of this verse by Eugene H. Peterson: Luke 14:11"What I'm saying is, If you walk around with your...
It was to display His glory and to have a relationship with humanity, primarily through the verse Colossians 1:16 which states, "For by him all things were...
To me, the imagery of nails is meant to covey an impression of strength, stability, and permanence with regard to the teachings or sayings of wise...
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What does it mean that we are 'adopted' as sons of God?
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Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
First, see the big picture: "I. DAVID'S DELIGHT (Ps 18:1-3): David expresses his deep love for the Lord. II. DAVID'S DISTRESS (Ps 18:4-6): David is...
11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. 12 And further, my son, be admonished ...
The truth of the matter is that this practice of reflexology was created for false religions just as yoga was and cannot be separated from them. The guiding...
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? Jesus said this in Matthew 5:9. One cross reference to this verse which I love is Romans 12:18. -- "If...
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What are the books of the Bible? What does it mean that the Bible is composed of different books?
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Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
I believe the God of the impossible took Abraham's seed and placed it in Sarah’s womb and she became pregnant. Remember Isaac is a type of Christ.
Examples: Not devoting time to reading and studying scripture to deepen your understanding of God's will. Not volunteering your time to help others in need,...
Yes, God can do anything including breaking the cycle of generational sin through the power of Jesus Christ, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 31:29-30 which...
Good question, especially for those of us who live in America. "Suffering belongs to the discipline of all Christ's followers (Rom 8:17; 2 Cor 1:7; Gal 3:4;...
No! Faith & science do NOT conflict! I remember studying about this at Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona when I was a member there. There's...
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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
Superb question, Stuart! The Romans destroyed the Temple, the only place allowed by halakha for sacrifices. --halakha is the Jewish legal system that governs...
Having a "life partner" without a civil marriage is not considered acceptable, as the Bible establishes marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman that...
According to 1 Chronicles 21:15, yes, the Bible describes an "angel" sent by God to destroy Jerusalem, which can be interpreted as an angel of death, as the...
Acupuncture is just using a needle to stimulate the nerve system to boost up the immune system. It has nothing to do with the spiritual world at all. Similar...
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