Joseph the Dreamer

Genesis 37:1-11 Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. Now Israel aka Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him. When his brothers saw that their father… Continue reading Joseph the Dreamer

Who were Lois and Eunice in the Bible?

Answer: There is only one mention of Lois and Eunice in the Bible. They were the grandmother and the mother of Paul’s young protégé Timothy. In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, he mentions the faithfulness of these women in raising Timothy with such a devout and fervent faith. He writes, “I am reminded of your sincere faith,… Continue reading Who were Lois and Eunice in the Bible?

Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

Question: “Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?” Answer: Martin Luther, the great Protestant reformer, wrote the following in regard to the importance of understanding Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible: “The languages are the sheath in which the sword of the Spirit is contained.” God sovereignly chose to have… Continue reading Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

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The Hindu And The Anthill

The Word became human and lived here on earth among us (John 1:14).  Dear friends: God lovingly works in many mysterious ways to communicate His great message of love and forgiveness to people of all nations, tribes, languages and cultures, and in ways they can best understand. There was a man from India who was a devout… Continue reading The Hindu And The Anthill

The true meaning of Christmas – What is it?

The origin of Christmas is the “Christ mass” or the yearly church gathering in which the birth of Jesus was celebrated. The Bible offers many reasons for why believers celebrate the birth of Jesus as the true meaning of Christmas. First, the birth of Jesus fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies. Isaiah 7:14 notes, “Therefore the Lord himself… Continue reading The true meaning of Christmas – What is it?

What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Is homosexuality a sin?

The Bible consistently tells us that homosexual activity is a sin (Genesis 19:1-13; Leviticus 18:22; 20:13; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9). Romans 1:26-27 teaches specifically that homosexuality is a result of denying and disobeying God. When people continue in sin and unbelief, God “gives them over” to even more wicked and depraved sin in order to show them the futility and… Continue reading What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Is homosexuality a sin?