The history of prayer as it meets us here reflects various stages of experience and revelation. 1. Patriarchal Period Prayer is (1) colloquy with God ( e.g. Genesis 15:1-2; Genesis 15:7-8; Genesis 17:15-16; Genesis 17:22 ); (2) intercession ( e.g. Genesis 17:16; Genesis 18:23 ff.); (3) personal supplication ( e.g. Genesis 15:2; Genesis 32:11; Genesis 43:14 ); (4) asseveration ( e.g. Genesis 14:22 ); (5) vow ( e.g. Genesis 28:20). 2. The Law ( i.e. as codified and expanded in later… Continue reading What are Prayers In the Old Testament?
Category: Bible Q&As
What Does the Bible Say About Women in Ministry?
Are women allowed in the ministry? Are women pastors allowed to preach? What does the Scripture say about women in the church? These are controversial questions within Christianity. A few verses in the Bible forbid women from being active in the ministry. An example of this is 1 Corinthians 14:34-35: “The women should keep silent… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Women in Ministry?
What is the purpose of prayer?
Prayer is an important part of the Christian life. It is the way we communicate with the Lord and praise Him. To understand the purpose of prayer, it is important to first understand what prayer is not. There are many wrong views in the world and culture about prayer, even among Christians, and these should be… Continue reading What is the purpose of prayer?
What is prayer?
Prayer is that activity of believers whereby they communicate with God, worshipping him, praising him, thanking him, confessing to him and making requests of him. This article will be concerned mainly with those aspects of prayer connected with requests, whether personal or for others. Concerning other aspects of prayer see Confession ; Fasting ; Praise ; Worship . God’s power and human helplessness Believers pray because… Continue reading What is prayer?
Who was Luke in the Bible?
According to evidence from early records, Luke was a Gentile who was born in Antioch in Syria. By profession he was a doctor (Colossians 4:14), but he also became a skilled historian. His most memorable writing was a lengthy account of the development of Christianity from the birth of its founder to the arrival of its greatest… Continue reading Who was Luke in the Bible?
Who Was The Man From Macedonia in Acts 16?
Acts 16 picks up the narrative of Paul’s second missionary journey. Paul’s plan was to visit and strengthen the churches he had planted in the Asian province of Galatia during his first journey (Acts 15:36). After finishing up in the region of Galatia, the Apostle Paul and Timothy had planned on preaching the gospel in Asia-Minor,… Continue reading Who Was The Man From Macedonia in Acts 16?
Who was Lydia in the Bible?
Lydia was known as the first convert to the Christian faith in Europe, in the colonial Roman city of Philippi (Acts 16:11-15), during Apostol Paul’s second missionary journey. Lydia was from the city of Thyatira, a city in the western province of Lydia in Asia Mino. Her name originally might have been the designation of… Continue reading Who was Lydia in the Bible?
What Does It Mean to Be Sealed With the Holy Spirit?
You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13–14) As one means of guaranteeing His promises to those who have received Jesus Christ, God has sealed [them] in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise. Every believer is given the very Holy Spirit of God the moment… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Sealed With the Holy Spirit?
What is the history and significance of Corinth in the Bible?
The city of Corinth was located in southern Greece, the capital of what was the Roman province of Achaia, 45 miles from Athens. This city was one of the best peopled and most wealthy of Greece. Its situation between two seas drew thither the trade of both the east and west. Its riches produced pride,… Continue reading What is the history and significance of Corinth in the Bible?
What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit?
Ephesians 5:18 NIVDo not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, Apart from the truth in verse 18, which is the heart of Paul’s message, the book of Ephesians would appear to be legalistic. Every exhortation he gives would have to be fulfilled through the power of the… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Filled With the Spirit?