Question: “Why are there times when God seems silent / absent in a believer’s life?” Answer: In answering this question, one is reminded of Elijah and his flight from Jezebel. Elijah was a man of God whom God used to do some mighty things. However, when word reached him that Jezebel had threatened his life, he… Continue reading Why are there times when God seems absent in a believer’s life?
Author: BiblePortal Staff
What Are the Marks of a False Teacher?
Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor figs from thistles, are they? (Matthew 7:15–16) After warning about false prophets, Jesus tells us what to watch for in identifying them. Because they… Continue reading What Are the Marks of a False Teacher?
Romans Bible Study 12 – The Father Of The Faithful – Romans 4:9-12
8 Bible verses on the importance of self-examining your spiritual life
Have you ever been concerned about a health issue, looked up your symptoms on the Internet and been horrified as you self-diagnose a rare condition, curable only with invasive or elusive treatments? Did you also find yourself relieved but equally mortified when a visit to a health professional revealed that you didn’t just fail to… Continue reading 8 Bible verses on the importance of self-examining your spiritual life
Why Does The Bible Repeat Itself?
The Bible, obviously written by inspiration of God, interestingly has many repetitions that make many readers ask “why?” If God is so perfect and all that He does has a purpose behind it, then why did God allow the Bible to have numerous repetitions? Purposeful repeating The Bible contains various repetitions inside its pages. Many… Continue reading Why Does The Bible Repeat Itself?
Romans Bible Study 11 – The Faith Which Takes God At His Word – Romans 4:1-8
Who was Ethan the Ezrahite in the Bible?
Ethan the Ezrahite is the songwriter-author of Psalm 89. The title of that psalm says it is “a maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.” In addition to Psalm 89, Ethan the Ezrahite is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31 as a wise man, yet not as wise as King Solomon, who “was wiser than anyone else, including Ethan the Ezrahite.” 1 Chronicles… Continue reading Who was Ethan the Ezrahite in the Bible?
Does Satan have to ask for God’s permission before he can attack us?
Does Satan have to ask for God’s permission before he can attack us? Job 1 and 2 describe Satan requesting permission from God to attack Job’s life. Based on these chapters, some believe Satan must ask God for permission to attack us spiritually. Is this true? Though Satan requested permission in Job’s case, there is… Continue reading Does Satan have to ask for God’s permission before he can attack us?
Romans Bible Study 10 – The End Of The Way Of Human Achievement – Romans 3:27-31
Is There Such a Thing as a Former Christian?
For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again… Continue reading Is There Such a Thing as a Former Christian?