Acts 1:9-11 ESVAnd when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand… Continue reading The Glory Of Departure And The Glory Of Return – Acts 1:9-11
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How many times did Jesus appear to people after his resurrection?
Acts 1:3 NIVAfter his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Jesus appeared to his disciples on several occasions over a period of forty days, but how many times to be… Continue reading How many times did Jesus appear to people after his resurrection?
Romans Bible Study 18: Dying To Live – Romans 6:1-11
Romans 6:1-11 As he has so often done in this letter, Paul is once again carrying on an argument against a kind of imaginary opponent. The argument springs from the great saying at the end of the last chapter: “Where sin abounded, grace super abounded.” It runs something like this. The Objector: You have just… Continue reading Romans Bible Study 18: Dying To Live – Romans 6:1-11
Why did They Call Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes In Acts 14?
Acts 14:8-12 NIV – In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, “Stand up on your feet!”… Continue reading Why did They Call Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes In Acts 14?
Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
With only 50 odd words – or two verses – dedicated to her in the Bible, you could easily miss Phoebe in your reading of Romans. But that would be a shame. Although few words are given, the ones chosen reveal a woman of faith who served her church both spiritually and financially. Romans 16:1-2 says: “I commend… Continue reading Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
Feeling weak? 10 Bible verses on the power of God
In the Bible God says that we are powerful. He says that we have been given a work to do and that we are Christ’s ambassadors on earth to spread the good news of his resurrection. This can feel a little intimidating. We might not feel powerful or equipped to do such work. The reassuring… Continue reading Feeling weak? 10 Bible verses on the power of God
Do We Have to Bow Our Heads and Close Our Eyes When We Pray?
Many churches today require to bow their heads and close their eyes during public prayers, which makes many Christians form a pattern when they pray. So the problem arises that many Christians think that prayers that are not in this pattern are extreme or wrong. Let’s put the question aside and look at what the… Continue reading Do We Have to Bow Our Heads and Close Our Eyes When We Pray?
Feeling like a failure? Here are 8 Bible verses to give you hope
Our past failures don’t necessarily characterise us, but in some cases it can feel that way. If you’ve ever let someone down or fallen short of what God requires of you, you’ll be familiar with feeling inadequate and guilty. These feelings are only amplified when we fail to meet the expectations held by those we… Continue reading Feeling like a failure? Here are 8 Bible verses to give you hope
The Golden Rule of Bible Reading
We all know that Golden Rule: “Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12) . In this lab, John Piper calls readers to treat authors this way. Some questions to ask as you read and study: What advice would you give a new believer reading the Bible for the… Continue reading The Golden Rule of Bible Reading
Struggling with self-condemnation? Six Bible verses to reassure you of God’s forgiveness
When we can’t bring ourselves to forgive someone, we pray, mediate on God’s word and remind ourselves that if God could forgive us for all of our sins, then we must forgive those who sin against us. By doing all of these things we demonstrate a great belief in forgiveness, but when it comes to… Continue reading Struggling with self-condemnation? Six Bible verses to reassure you of God’s forgiveness