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?
Category: Bible Study
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.
Who were the Sadducees (Acts 4:1-2)?
Sadducees is one of the three sects of Jewish philosophers, of which the Pharisees and the Essenes were the others, who had reached their highest state of prosperity about the commencement of the Christian era. Mentioned in the Bible The name The explanation of the name ‘Sadducee’ has long been a puzzle. Only two views… Continue reading Who were the Sadducees (Acts 4:1-2)?