Matthew 6:9b: hallowed be your name. Is there, then, one word in English for giving to God the unique place which his nature and character demand? There is such a word, and the word is reverence. This petition is a prayer that we should be enabled to reverence God as God deserves to be reverenced.… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Prayer For Reverence ( Matthew 6:9 Continued)
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Who was Abaddon / Apollyon in the Bible?
Abaddon, or Apollyon ( A-Bâd’Dŏn or A-Pŏl’Yŏn ). The former name is Hebrew and the latter Greek, and both signify The Destroyer. The word is only found in the New Testament in Revelation 9:11. Revelation 9:11 KJVAnd they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek… Continue reading Who was Abaddon / Apollyon in the Bible?
Why Biblical Christianity Is Intolerable in an Age of “Tolerance”
In these postmodern times, tolerance is the supreme virtue of the public square. Tolerant people can be broad thinkers, open-minded, and charitable to every worldview—every worldview, that is, except biblical Christianity. The authoritative demands of Jesus Christ are beyond the threshold of postmodern tolerance. In this postmodern era, one virtue is esteemed above all others:… Continue reading Why Biblical Christianity Is Intolerable in an Age of “Tolerance”
5 Bible verses for times of confusion and indecision
God is able to drive away confusion and help us make the right decisions that we need to make in life. And since He is good, we can always run to Him for help whenever such circumstances arise. Are you in a period of confusion and darkness resulting in difficulties when it comes to making… Continue reading 5 Bible verses for times of confusion and indecision
What does the Bible teach about election?
Election is the act of God whereby in eternity past He chose those who will be saved. Election is unconditional, because it does not depend on anything outside of God, such as good works or foreseen faith (Romans 9:16). This doctrine is repeatedly taught in the Bible, and is also demanded by our knowledge of God.… Continue reading What does the Bible teach about election?
Who was Theophilus in the Bible?
The name Theophilus were mentioned only in two verses in the Bible, Luke 1:3 and Acts 1:1. Luke 1:3 NIV: With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, Acts 1:1 NIV: In my former book, Theophilus, I… Continue reading Who was Theophilus in the Bible?
John 3:16 is the world’s most popular Bible verse, according to digital survey
John 3:16 is the world’s most popular Bible verse, according to a digital survey by World Vision. The verse reads, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” The globe study reviewed data from the Keyword Explorer Tool at ahrefs.com to find… Continue reading John 3:16 is the world’s most popular Bible verse, according to digital survey
Lord’s Prayer Series: The Hallowing Of The Name
Matthew 6:9 Hallowed be your name. “Hallowed be Thy name”–it is probably true that of all the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer this is the one whose meaning we would find it most difficult to express. First, then, let us concentrate on the actual meaning of the words. The word which is translated hallowed is a… Continue reading Lord’s Prayer Series: The Hallowing Of The Name
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Gratitude | Sermon by Tony Evans
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