The remarkable biblical account of David and Goliath reads like a legend and teaches us applicable life lessons to face numerous giants in our own lives. The Philistines stood on one side of the hill while the Israelites stood on the other, with a valley between them. Day after day, a giant Philistine warrior measuring about… Continue reading David’s Victory Over Goliath | 1 Samuel 17
Category: Bible Study
What Are The Attributes of God?
The attributes of God, what are they? The only way to truly know what God is like and to know His attributes is through His revelation of Himself in the Bible, God’s Word to mankind. Without the authority of the Bible, any attempt to explain the attributes of God would be to open ourselves up… Continue reading What Are The Attributes of God?
Who were the Nephilim in the Bible?
nef´i – lim ( נפילים , nephı̄lı̄m ): This word, occurs only in the plural form, translated “giants” in the King James Version, but retained in the Revised Version (British and American), is found in two passages of the Old Testament – one in Genesis 6:4 , relating to the antediluvians; the other in Numbers 13:33, relating to the sons of Anak in Canaan. In… Continue reading Who were the Nephilim in the Bible?
Life of Apostle Paul – First Missionary Journey
Paul’s first missionary journey is recorded in Acts 13-14. As persecution in Jerusalem increased, Christian believers fled and dispersed throughout the region. Thus Antioch in Syria became a quickly growing church. In approximately AD 47, while the church in Antioch was fasting and worshipping, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul [Paul]… Continue reading Life of Apostle Paul – First Missionary Journey
Verse by Verse Bible Study – Acts 2:5
Acts 2:5 KJVAnd there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
Rahab: Faith in Action – Joshua 2:8-9
Before the spies lay down for the night, she went up on the roof and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you. Joshua… Continue reading Rahab: Faith in Action – Joshua 2:8-9
Verse by Verse Bible Study – Acts 2:4
Acts 2:4 KJVAnd they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Jesus the Peacemaker – What does it mean?
Jesus said “Blessed are the peacemaker, For they shall be called sons of God ( Matthew 5:9 NKJV).” In other words, we can not be blessed if we are not the peacemakers. Reconciliation by Jesus with God Jesus became the peacemakers between God and us by shedding his blood and death. “For if when we… Continue reading Jesus the Peacemaker – What does it mean?
Who was Gamaliel in the Bible (Acts 5)?
Gamaliel was a celebrated Pharisee, a Jewish rabbi, a doctor of the law, and member of the Sanhedrin (highest Jewish council) in the early times of Christianity. He intervened in the trial of Peter and the other apostles ( Acts 5:33-39). He is also represented by the Apostle Paul as his early teacher before the conversion of the… Continue reading Who was Gamaliel in the Bible (Acts 5)?
Verse by Verse Bible Study – Acts 2:3
Acts 2:3 KJVAnd there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.