Few biblical stories are as well known, yet so clouded by myth and tradition, as that of the magi, or wise men, mentioned by Matthew. During the Middle Ages legend developed that they were kings, that they were three in number, and that their names were Casper, Balthazar, and Melchior. Because they were thought to represent… Continue reading Who Were the Wise Men(Magi) in the Bible?
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Who was Deborah the Judge in the Bible?
According to the Book of Judges, Deborah (Hebrew: דְּבוֹרָה, Dəḇōrā, “bee”) was a prophetess of the God, the fourth Judge of Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Bible. She is well-known as she inspired Barak to defeat Sisera. Judges 5 The Song of Deborah, is one of the oldest in the Bible, and perhaps the earliest sample of Hebrew poetry. Mentions in the Bible… Continue reading Who was Deborah the Judge in the Bible?
Verse by Verse Bible Study – Matthew 2:1
Matthew 2:1 KJVNow when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Life of Apostle Paul – Preparation for Future Ministry
What happened to Paul after his conversion were recorded in Acts 9:19-30 and Galatians 1:15-24. When we put the two accounts together we find that the chain of events runs like this. After his conversion, Paul remained for a while in Damascus, trying to convince the Jews that Jesus was Lord and Messiah. Part of the next… Continue reading Life of Apostle Paul – Preparation for Future Ministry
What is Kenosis? Deep Truth Behind the Birth of Jesus Christ
What is “Kenosis”? The term kenosis comes from the Greek word for the doctrine of Christ’s self-emptying in His incarnation. The kenosis was a self-renunciation, not an emptying Himself of deity nor an exchange of deity for humanity. Philippians 2:7 tells us that Jesus “emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the… Continue reading What is Kenosis? Deep Truth Behind the Birth of Jesus Christ
Myths About Angels and Demons
If you are a Christian, you are probably familiar with the concepts of Angels and demons. They have piqued people’s interest in the past and continue to do so today. A lot of information is available today regarding these beings. However, not everything you read or saw online is true. These enigmatic beings mentioned in… Continue reading Myths About Angels and Demons
What does the Bible say about a New Day?
Let’s read aloud the following words of God: “For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind.” (Isaiah 65:17) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians… Continue reading What does the Bible say about a New Day?
R.C. Sproul: If God Is Sovereign, How Can Man Be Free?
God is most free; that is, His freedom is unlimited. He is sovereign. The most frequent objection to His sovereignty is that if God is truly sovereign, then man cannot be free. Scripture uses the term freedom to describe our human condition in two distinct ways: freedom from coercion, whereby man is free to make choices without… Continue reading R.C. Sproul: If God Is Sovereign, How Can Man Be Free?
What does the Bible say about Remnants?
Have you ever been in a place like Elijah under a Rodem Tree where you felt completely alone and lonely after you served in God’s ministry for a long time? In 1 Kings chapter 19, Elijah tells God to “take his life” under the Rodem Tree after he fled from the threat of Jezebel. There,… Continue reading What does the Bible say about Remnants?
Start With One Verse A Day
Reading the Bible can be overwhelming at first. You might need help figuring out where to start or how to keep reading daily. But don’t worry! You can start out slowly. If you want to make reading the Bible a regular practice, try reading one verse a day. You are influenced by what you read.… Continue reading Start With One Verse A Day