Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it. (Matthew 7:13–14) Here is the appeal to… Continue reading Is Salvation Easy? (Matthew 7:13–14)
Category: Bible Q&As
Do We Have Authority to Forgive Sin?
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (Matthew 6:12) Opheilema (debts) is one of five New Testament Greek terms for sin. Hamartia is the most common and carries the root idea of missing the mark. Sin misses the mark of God’s standard of righteousness. Paraptoma, often rendered “trespass,” is the sin of slipping or… Continue reading Do We Have Authority to Forgive Sin?
Why Names Are So Important In The Bible – And So Is Yours
Names are deeply important to human beings, a crucial way of understanding not just the world around us, but each other. A surname roots us in history and family tradition, while first names establish more particular identity and personality; you may become quite attached to your name, or you may wish you were called something… Continue reading Why Names Are So Important In The Bible – And So Is Yours
Only God can restore our souls.
Question: “How can I restore my soul?” Answer: The only biblical passage that contains this phrase is Psalm 23:3: “He restores my soul.” This is in the context of the Shepherd who leads His sheep to “green pastures,” “quiet waters” and “paths of righteousness.” As Christians, we are the sheep of God’s pasture (Psalm 100:3), and… Continue reading Only God can restore our souls.
Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog?
In Matthew 15:21–28, Jesus encounters a Canaanite (Syrophoenician) woman who begs Him to cure her daughter. Jesus initially refuses her request by saying, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs” (Matthew 15:26). Taken out of context, and especially in English, it’s easy to mistake this for an insult.… Continue reading Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog?
What can we learn from the prayers that Jesus prayed?
The prayers Jesus prayed give us insight into His nature, His heart, and His mission on earth. The prayers of Jesus also inform and encourage us in our own prayer lives. Far more important than where He prayed, when He prayed, and in what position He prayed is the fact that He prayed. The theme… Continue reading What can we learn from the prayers that Jesus prayed?
Who were the Amalekites?
Answer: The Amalekites were a tribe first mentioned during the time of Abraham (Genesis 14:7). Though the Amalekites are not mentioned in the table of nations in Genesis 10, in Numbers 24:20 they are referred to as “first among the nations.” Genesis 36 refers to the descendants of Amalek, the son of Eliphaz and grandson… Continue reading Who were the Amalekites?
Who Was Nicodemus in the Bible?
Nicodemus is best known for his secret conversation with Jesus at night in John 3:1-15, where the most loved bible verse 3:16 comes after. Nicodemus was a Pharisee (John 3:1) , member of the Jewish ruling council (John 3:1, John 7:50), and Jesus called him a master (“teacher”) of Israel (John 3″10). He was mentioned only… Continue reading Who Was Nicodemus in the Bible?
Will God Change His Decided Result?
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Have you ever needed God to reverse something? Things were going south, and they were going south real fast, and you needed him to turn it around, to put… Continue reading Will God Change His Decided Result?
Why Was Jesus Baptized?
Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting… Continue reading Why Was Jesus Baptized?