That is, did Jesus need to die, specifically, to destroy the power of death?
12 While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the...
In Luke 9:50, Jesus says that “he who is not against us is for us.” Yet in Luke 11:23 Jesus says that “He who is not with Me is against Me.” Which position...
I was a faithful family man, deacon at my church, a community leader, and had a good name and reputation both professionally and publicly. I returned home...
Obadiah King James Version (KJV) 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord God concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is...
"That the Lord may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, 'If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness...
I enjoy amateur astronomy. Recently, one of the Mars expeditions found a strong indication through water there that it is highly likely life does or did...
22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his na...
19 “Like a lion coming up from Jordan’s thickets to a rich pastureland, I will chase Edom from its land in an instant. Who is the chosen one I will appoint...
23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:) KJV
For example; a very dear friend has fallen out with me in our church. What should I do, other than pray upon the situation? We had a relationship together,...
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in ...
Why does it seem so easy for Christians to misuse scripture as a weapon to get their own way or make themselves look superior?
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will...
Is this the divine desired blessing of prosperity that purified the Second Temple, or is it not related at all to the Hanukkah festival taking place the...
Psalms 137:9 is saying that someone would be blessed if innocent children were to be violently slaughtered: "Blessed shall he be who takes your little ones...
Isaiah 43:8 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, those who are deaf, even though they have ears! 43:9 All nations gather together,...
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (3:14) 13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers...
AMP Because the priests ministered to them before their idols and became a stumbling block of sin to the house of Israel, therefore I have lifted up My hand...
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14) 13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your...
Family and friends want me to forget my husband exsits for he has sinned against me. I have forgiven him and want to work past this, for there are children...
Psalm 116:12 What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, 14 I will...
At my high school youth group, my leader introduced a youtube video called The Father's Love Letter. It used Biblical passages to speak to us about how the...
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will...
In 2 Samuel 12:23 David’s baby died and he said: "He cannot come to me, but I shall go to him." This seems to imply that David knew his child was going to...
What Does Psalms 122:6 Mean? "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem."? Psalm 122:6 (NAS) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you.
Proverbs 28:13 New International Version (NIV) 13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Promise of Restoration 33 While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the Lord came to him a second time: 2 “This is what...