Author: Derek Rota

The Bible is not just a physical book, but it is spiritual in nature, having come from God Himself. That is why whenever the Scriptures talk about healing, it does not only pertain to a physical illness. There are illnesses that are spiritual, which in turn, require spiritual medicines as well. Whether what you are… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Healing?

In this world that is full of hate and selfishness, it not surprising that a lot of people suffer from a broken heart. Some of these people think that having fun, indulging into material things, and even addiction can cure their broken hearts. Unfortunately, those are not solutions. The Bible offers a solution that is… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Healing a Broken Heart?

Loyalty is one of the most sought after traits, whether it is among friends, within an organization, or towards one’s own family. Loyalty means being able to stick with someone through thick and thin. As humans, loyalty is not a common trait because we often stay only with those people who are beneficial for us.… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Loyalty?

Life is a gift from God, and taking it forcefully from a person is a crime and sin. In the Bible, God dealt seriously and strictly with the Israelites in implementing capital punishment. Why is that? It is because God Himself was the One giving orders to the Jews. Back then, disobedience was not only… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Death Penalty?

During the time the Bible was being written, men were the only ones who had jobs. Women were seen as keepers at home, responsible for caring for the kids. However, in our time, women are not just at home. In some cases, women are even more qualified than men in their responsibility to be the… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Man as Head of the Household?

Accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior is not the end of the Christian life, but only the beginning. Like any relationships we have, our relationship with Christ should also be cultivated and strengthened. There is no better way to strengthen such relationships than communication. Similar to keeping touch with close friends, Christians… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Strengthening Our Relationship with Jesus?

Sports is very similar to the game we all play called life – you win some and lose some. Sometimes, even when you have tried your best, exhausted all your efforts, spent time, and trained hard, it would still fall short of your expectation – a win. Believe it or not, this is according to… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Sportsmanship?

If you read the Bible casually, you may have read about the different wars and battles that the children of Israel waged over their oppressors, as well as neighboring nations. The weapons used in these battles were sharp and dangerous. However, in the New Testament, the believer is instructed to wage wars in the spiritual… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Weapons of Warfare?

If prayer is the way for man to communicate with God, then how can He talk to us? Some people look for signs in nature and the universe whenever they are waiting for God to speak to them. Others wait for certain situations or even people to confirm any “messages” they have from God. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Can God Talk to Us Today? What Does the Bible Say?

The word “baptism” is derived from the Greek word “baptizo” which means to immerse. Therefore, the literal meaning of water baptism is immersion in water. But what is it? Why do people undergo water baptism? When the Lord Jesus Christ was still here on earth, He commanded His disciples to teach all nations that He… Continue reading What is Water Baptism? What Does the Bible Say about It?