Author: BiblePortal Staff
10 Simple Bible Verses To Memorize
I was at my church’s office the other day when suddenly a short bell went off. Immediately, all the staff stood up and gathered in a room together in front of a big blackboard, where Romans 6:23 was written: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus… Continue reading 10 Simple Bible Verses To Memorize
Life of Apostle Paul – Early Influences
Paul’s original name was Saul. He was a full-blooded Jew, born in Tarsus in south-east Asia Minor ( Acts 9:11; Acts 22:3; Philippians 3:5). He inherited from birth the privilege of Roman citizenship ( Acts 16:37; Acts 22:26-28), and he grew up to speak, read and write Greek and Hebrew fluently ( Acts 21:37; Acts 21:40). The Greek influence in his education… Continue reading Life of Apostle Paul – Early Influences
Romans Bible Study 19 – The Practice Of The Faith – Romans 6:12-14
The Personality of the Holy Spirit – Charles Spurgeon Sermons
Christ Sometimes Delays His Help
Who was Othniel, the First Judge in the Bible?
Othniel (Heb. Othniel’, עָתְנַיאֵל Lion Of God; Sept. Γοθονιήλ ) was the first judge or regent of the Hebrews after the death of Joshua. He was the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, of the tribe of Judah. (Joshua 15:17) Conquered Debir Othniel is first mentioned in Joshua 15:17, when conquered Kiriath-sepher, later known as Debir, in the territory… Continue reading Who was Othniel, the First Judge in the Bible?
How is prayer communicating with God?
To understand the nature of God’s communication to us, and ours to Him, we need to start with a few key precepts. The first is that God only speaks truth. He never lies, and He is never deceitful. Job 34:12 declares, “It is unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice.” The second… Continue reading How is prayer communicating with God?
Five ways to help young people engage with the Bible
A recent LifeWay research report published in the States earlier this month identified regular Bible reading as one of the top 10 factors that help young people keep the faith as they grow into adulthood. In fact, the report identifies reading Scripture as the most significant indicator of ‘spiritual health’ among young people. It’s important to keep this finding in… Continue reading Five ways to help young people engage with the Bible
The recipe for gratitude is simple. Try this.
Depending on the time of day you are reading this article, you have probably engaged in a certain exchange several times. Perhaps at breakfast, someone passed you the cream for your coffee. Later, your spouse offered to run an errand for you while you were at work. Or perhaps someone held a door open for… Continue reading The recipe for gratitude is simple. Try this.