Author: Derek Rota

In the book of 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul elaborated heavily on the gifts that the Holy Spirit has imparted to Christians. Also called spiritual gifts, these abilities were given by the Spirit to individual believers upon salvation. Spiritual gifts vary in scope and effects on people, but the main goal is the same –… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Spiritual Gifts?

The term may not be too popular among non-Bible readers except those who are familiar with the monarchy system of government. During the time of kings and queens, sovereignty meant having full dominion and control of the entire realm. No one can question, and no one can undermine. However, in the Bible, its meaning is… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Sovereignty?

People say the Bible is an old-fashioned book, and it is. However, honoring and respecting parents, key principles in the Scripture, should never go out of style. For people who want to use a good resource about respecting parents, it is best to consult the Bible. This biblical principle is best observed in the earlier… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Respecting Your Parents?

There are several types of decisions we make every day. There are simple choices like where to eat or what to wear. There are significant decisions such as what career to choose or which college to go to. There are also life-changing choices like deciding whom to marry. In all of these choices, some people… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Making Decisions?

Moving away from one place to another is a tiring and sad experience. The Bible has plenty of stories detailing moving away from a desert, and into the Promised Land flowing with milk and honey. The Patriarch Abraham did that when God commanded him to leave his father, Terah, and go to a place unknown… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Moving Away?

Every January, the whole world celebrates the New Year, looking back at the past year full of trials and blessings, and looking forward to a year of promises and opportunity. But what does the Bible say about it? In the Pentateuch, the Law of Moses instructed the Israelites to make Abib (March-April) to be its… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about the New Year?

If someone asks where in the Bible talks about how to go to heaven, the best verses to read and study are in John 3. In this passage, Nicodemus, a Pharisee or an expert of the law, asks Jesus because He was a popular and admired teacher. Jesus gave a simple yet deep statement as… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Who Goes to Heaven?

Peace is an elusive state. Most of the time, people do not feel peaceful because of the different adverse situations that take place in their lives. Some people equate peace with riches or comfort, but the Bible teaches true peace. Genuine peace only comes from Jesus Christ, who has the title the Prince of Peace.… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Peace?

Goodness is a relative term for most people. What people consider good can vary depending on philosophy, culture, and even religion. But if we were to ask the Bible, what does goodness mean? During the life of the Lord Jesus Christ, He was called a lot of things, and one of these descriptions is the… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Goodness?

The entire Bible reflects some of the attributes of God. It lasts forever, does not change, and promotes holiness. Both God and His Word also deals the subject “truth” very seriously. If either God or the Bible speaks any form of lie, it would be difficult to trust the entirety of the Bible, or anything… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Gossip and Lies?