Category: Bible Q&As

What Does the Bible Say About Sin? 

​​Christianity is often described as a “religion of salvation,” In the biblical context, salvation is understood as freedom from sin, which is described as a state of disharmony with God. The Greek word for sin, “hamartia,” signifies “missing the mark” and represents a fundamental deviation in the relationship between God and humanity. The Bible says… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Sin? 

“The Righteous Will Live by Faith.” What Does “Faith” Mean Here?

In Romans 1:17, “faith” refers to total acceptance and an absolute trust in God’s love and grace. Paul’s understanding of faith is not merely believing in God’s existence, but rather, it encompasses a deep relationship of trust and reliance on God’s promises and character. Imagine being in the cold on a freezing day, with warm… Continue reading “The Righteous Will Live by Faith.” What Does “Faith” Mean Here?

Why Did God Create Human Beings?

In its simplest form, the answer is love. God created us out of love. Love is an intrinsic aspect of God’s nature, as stated in 1 John 4:8, and is characterized by mutual exchange. The Bible says we are made in God’s image (Gen. 1:31), meaning we were designed to both receive and express love.… Continue reading Why Did God Create Human Beings?

Why Study the Bible? – Enjoying the Journey

Whether you are a new believer or a mature Christian, it is absolutely essential that believers keep growing in their knowledge of God. This is only possible if we are day by day growing in our understanding of the Word. The Bible is God’s revelation of Himself. The Lord Jesus told a group of very… Continue reading Why Study the Bible? – Enjoying the Journey

What Exactly is a “Religious Spirit”?

When he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was untrue to the Lord his God, for he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense- 2nd Chronicles 26:16 NASB I did not grow up in church. As a result, there were a bunch of churchy phrases tossed… Continue reading What Exactly is a “Religious Spirit”?

How Many Times Should Christians Pray? Answers From The Bible

How many times you should pray isn’t recorded in the Bible. It’s an individual choice that should be continuous. However, it is recommended to be a daily activity. Christians sometimes wonder if they are praying less or too much and wonder again if something is wrong with their prayer pattern; Thinking that might cause them… Continue reading How Many Times Should Christians Pray? Answers From The Bible

CAN I TRUST MY PASTOR?

Given the level of distrust that seems to be growing towards church leaders and  corporate offenses rising against the Church, I’ve been getting more emails asking how to know if a pastor can be trusted. Obviously, there are clear scriptural directives concerning the qualifications of church leaders (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1:6-9, and 1 Peter 5:1-3). But,… Continue reading CAN I TRUST MY PASTOR?

Where’s the Love of God in This Dark World?

On most evenings, I turn on the evening news. I want to see the the lead stories, to see if there was anything big in the world I missed while my nose was buried in crafting Bible studies. Inevitably, I’m bombarded with violence … another shooting … another looming health crisis … another round of… Continue reading Where’s the Love of God in This Dark World?