“Have ye not read?…Have ye not read?…If ye had known what this meaneth.”—Matthew 12:3-7. The scribes and Pharisees were great readers of the law. They studied the sacred books continually, poring over each word and letter. They made notes of very little importance, but still very curious notes—as to which was the middle verse of… Continue reading Charles H. Spurgeon: How to Read the Bible
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10 Bible verses to help you with unresolved anger
The Bible is littered with references to anger, and though righteous anger is a good thing, Scripture is clear that Christians are to forgive and not let anger consume them. Here are 10 Bible verses that may help you if you’re struggling with unresolved anger: Ephesians 4.31-32: “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor… Continue reading 10 Bible verses to help you with unresolved anger
Fasting for spiritual breakthrough in 2023
Fasting is hard because self-denial is hard (discipline), and overindulging is not rewarding. It becomes a never-ending cycle of defeat unless we break the cycle by choosing discipline over regret as we seek the will of God. (I recently released a documentary on my 40-day fast that can be viewed here.) A slave either way God… Continue reading Fasting for spiritual breakthrough in 2023
What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
Matthew 13:33 ESVHe told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.” Matthew 13:33 NIVHe told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds… Continue reading What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit (sometimes, incorrectly, referred to as the Fruits of the Holy Spirit) is the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence and working in the lives of maturing believers and is itemized in Galatians 5:22-23. In the context of these verses, the singular fruit of the Spirit is contrasted with the plural works of the flesh (Galatians… Continue reading What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?
Bible Verses About Fear
Want to know what the Bible says about Fear? Here are 248 Bible verses about Fear from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.
5 things you should know about Heaven
From music to movies to books and more, Heaven is a topic that fascinates people both in the Church and in the world. Yet as with other spiritual matters, much confusion abounds regarding the concept of Heaven. Scripture alone gives us the truth. Here are five things you should know about Heaven. 1. Heaven is… Continue reading 5 things you should know about Heaven
Five strong women in the Bible
Some biblical women are admirable because they’re loyal wives and good mothers, or because they show wisdom and grace in hard times. Examples of women like this are Ruth, Abigail and Sarah. Then there are unnamed women like the widow of Zarephath who fed Elijah even though she thought he was eating the last food… Continue reading Five strong women in the Bible
What does the Bible Say about Gossip?
Being nice vs being Godly: 10 Bible verses on cultivating Christian character
There is more to being a Christian than being nice. It can be easy to think that as long as we are nice to be people, we are doing our good Christian duty. The reality is that God is less interested in our actions and more on our motivations. Rather than focusing on being “nice”… Continue reading Being nice vs being Godly: 10 Bible verses on cultivating Christian character