Understanding the difference between praise and worship can bring a new depth to the way we honor the Lord. Throughout the Bible, the commands to “praise the Lord” are too numerous to mention. Angels and the heavenly hosts are commanded to praise the Lord (Psalm 89:5; 103:20; 148:2). All inhabitants of the earth are instructed… Continue reading What is the difference between praise and worship?
Category: Bible Q&As
Is Generosity Required for Salvation?
And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said to Him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not commit murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal;… Continue reading Is Generosity Required for Salvation?
Who Wrote The Bible? Word of God Written by 40 Different Authors
The Bible is an amazing book. Its contents spread out to many books, all of these written by different authors in various ages and places. But while that may be the case, the truth is that God Himself is the one who had the Bible written for all the world to know Him. Who really… Continue reading Who Wrote The Bible? Word of God Written by 40 Different Authors
Why did God accept Abel’s offering but reject Cain’s offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
Question: “Why did God accept Abel’s offering but reject Cain’s offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?” Answer: The stories of the first act of worship in human history and the first murder are recorded in Genesis chapter 4. This follows the account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, their disobedience to… Continue reading Why did God accept Abel’s offering but reject Cain’s offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
Is Fasting a Command?
But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face so that you may not be seen fasting by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will repay you. (Matthew 6:17–18) Fasting is mentioned some thirty times in the New Testament, almost always favorably.… Continue reading Is Fasting a Command?
Can people voluntarily control their behavior and beliefs?
By Dan Delzell, Christian Post Contributor Humans are physical, mental and spiritual beings, and our behavior and beliefs stem from a variety of sources. Adam and Eve were perfect when God created them, whereas you and I inherited a fallen nature from our parents (Psalm 51:5). Can people voluntarily control their behavior and beliefs? For our… Continue reading Can people voluntarily control their behavior and beliefs?
Is Faith a Gift?
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. (Ephesians 2:8–9) Our response in salvation is faith, but even that is not of ourselves [but is] the gift of God. Faith is nothing that we do in our own… Continue reading Is Faith a Gift?
When something goes wrong, how should Christians react?
What is the reaction of a believer when something goes wrong, when something happens that I do not want, that I consider to be bad? Let us learn from the Prophet Elisha. Read 2 Kings 6:1-7. We find two completely different ways of reaction when the axehead fell into the water. The servant, representing the… Continue reading When something goes wrong, how should Christians react?
Is Biblical Love a Feeling or an Action?
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not… Continue reading Is Biblical Love a Feeling or an Action?
What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?
Question: “What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?” Answer: The case of the “unpardonable sin/unforgivable sin” or “blasphemy of the Holy Spirit” is mentioned in Mark 3:22-30 and Matthew 12:22-32. The term “blasphemy” may be generally defined as “defiant irreverence.” We would apply the term to such sins as cursing God or willfully degrading things relating… Continue reading What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?