How can I obey God’s word? Let us read James 1:19-27 To a certain extent, obedience is a matter of reason and discipline. I rationally decide that I want to obey and act accordingly. However, this obedience is limited. It will take me only as far as I can follow with my reason and with… Continue reading How can I obey God’s word?
Category: Bible Q&As
What are the different names of God and what do they mean? Find out!
Question: “What are the different names of God and what do they mean?” Answer: Each of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible: EL, ELOAH: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Genesis 7:1; Isaiah 9:6) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power,” as… Continue reading What are the different names of God and what do they mean? Find out!
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
Answer Matthew 24:36-44 declares, “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father…Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when… Continue reading Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
What are the different names of God and what do they mean?
Each of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible: EL, ELOAH: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power,” as in “I have the power to harm you” (Genesis 31:29).… Continue reading What are the different names of God and what do they mean?
How We Got the New Testament – Christian History Made Easy
Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today.
Cross of Jesus Christ: What is the True Meaning of Jesus’ Death on the Cross?
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 The cross is a mystery. How can suffering and dying on a cross be the power of God? The Jews viewed anyone who died on a tree… Continue reading Cross of Jesus Christ: What is the True Meaning of Jesus’ Death on the Cross?
What happened on the road to Emmaus?
The events on the road to Emmaus are discussed in Luke 24. In this final chapter of Luke’s Gospel, we read of two disciples (Cleopas and one unnamed) of Jesus who were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the day that Jesus rose from the dead. As they traveled, a man joined them—the resurrected Jesus,… Continue reading What happened on the road to Emmaus?
I Just Decided to Follow Jesus, Now What?
“I accepted Jesus—now what?” This is a little bit of a loaded question. Many people, even Christians, are confused about what we do as Christians. This is important to remember: we do not have to “do” anything to be a Christian. All we have to do is accept that Jesus died on the cross for… Continue reading I Just Decided to Follow Jesus, Now What?
The true meaning of Christmas – What is it?
The origin of Christmas is the “Christ mass” or the yearly church gathering in which the birth of Jesus was celebrated. The Bible offers many reasons for why believers celebrate the birth of Jesus as the true meaning of Christmas. First, the birth of Jesus fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies. Isaiah 7:14 notes, “Therefore the Lord himself… Continue reading The true meaning of Christmas – What is it?
Why believe in Jesus?
One of the central parts of the Bible – although the entire Bible is important and not to be taken apart – but if one had to decide for a central passage, then Romans 3:21-26 is to be considered as one of the most central ones. What is said here, and who says it? The… Continue reading Why believe in Jesus?