Is Romans really that important? The Apostle Paul wrote at least thirteen or fourteen letters* among the total of 21 that are included in the New Testament Cannon. Romans comes immediately after the Book of Acts as the first of all letters in the New Testament. Have you ever wondered why? It was not because… Continue reading Prologue to the Pilgrimage of Romans I
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What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Pearl of Great Value?
Matthew 13:45-46 NIV“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. In the ancient world pearls had a very special place in men’s hearts. People desired to possess a lovely pearl, not only… Continue reading What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Pearl of Great Value?
What Does It Mean to Be Handed Over to Satan?
I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. (1 Corinthians 5:5) To put the professed believer out of their fellowship, to excommunicate him, would be to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Handed Over to Satan?
What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Weeds?
Matthew 13:24-30 Matthew 13:36-43 The pictures in this parable would be clear and familiar to a Palestinian audience. Tares were one of the curses against which a farmer had to labor. They were a weed called bearded darnel (Lolium Temulentum). In their early stages the tares so closely resembled the wheat that it was impossible… Continue reading What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Weeds?
How to memorize Bible verses
There is an easy way to memorize bible verses and there is a hard way, according to Ron White, the National Memory Champion. “You could post up sticky notes all over your home with bible verses and try to memorize one verse a week. Sure that is possible but is that really a good way… Continue reading How to memorize Bible verses
Who was Eunice in the Bible?
Eunice (Εὐνίκη, Eunı́kē, “conquering well”) was the mother of Timothy and and daughter of Lois. She was a Jewess though her husband was a Greek, Acts 16:1 2, Timothy 1:5. She transmitted to her son the lessons of truth she herself had received from a pious mother; and Paul, on his arrival at Lystra, found them rooted and grounded in the truth… Continue reading Who was Eunice in the Bible?
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?
Matthew 13:1-9 NIV1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went… Continue reading What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?
22 Best Bible Reading Plans to for 2023
Nothing compares to the depth and wisdom of the Bible. Throughout the ages, its readers have found enlightenment, inspiration, and solace within its pages. And a good reading plan is the best way to plunge into everything the Bible offers. If you want to deepen your faith and get closer to God in 2023, look… Continue reading 22 Best Bible Reading Plans to for 2023
Who was Samuel in the Bible?
Samuel (Heb. Shemuel‘, שַׁמוּאֵל; Sept. and New Test. Σαμουήλ) was the last of judges over the Israel, and the first of the line of the prophets (Acts 13:20, Acts 3:24). He is known for anointing Saul and David as the first kings of Israel. The books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel in the Old Testament tell… Continue reading Who was Samuel in the Bible?
Charles H. Spurgeon: How to Read the Bible
“Have ye not read?…Have ye not read?…If ye had known what this meaneth.”—Matthew 12:3-7. The scribes and Pharisees were great readers of the law. They studied the sacred books continually, poring over each word and letter. They made notes of very little importance, but still very curious notes—as to which was the middle verse of… Continue reading Charles H. Spurgeon: How to Read the Bible