Question: “Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?” Answer: Martin Luther, the great Protestant reformer, wrote the following in regard to the importance of understanding Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible: “The languages are the sheath in which the sword of the Spirit is contained.” God sovereignly chose to have… Continue reading Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Category: Bible Study
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?
Arrogance is the boastful “all about me” mindset that God detests.
Question: “What does the Bible say about arrogance?” Answer: The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the NIV Bible. And in practically every occurrence, it is a behavior or attitude detested by God. The Bible tells us those who are arrogant and have a haughty heart are an abomination to Him: “Everyone… Continue reading Arrogance is the boastful “all about me” mindset that God detests.
What is the story of the Old Testament? Old Testament in 10 Minutes
Question: “What is the story of the Old Testament?” Answer: In the very beginning, God was already there. For His own good pleasure, God created time and the universe by the power of His word, turning nothing into something. On the sixth day of creation, God made something unique: mankind—a man and a woman—created in His… Continue reading What is the story of the Old Testament? Old Testament in 10 Minutes
Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?
Woe to you… !
We find so many “Woe to you“ exclamations, spoken by Jesus, especially in Mt 23, addressed towards the Pharisees. Do you feel threatened by these “Woe to you“ words from Jesus? Indeed, I do. Easily I hear these words as condemning me, threatening me, announcing pain and punishment for me. But who is it that… Continue reading Woe to you… !
Weak, painful and insufficient? Preach the gospel!
You feel weak, painful and insufficient? Preach the gospel! Yes, I want to share the good news of Jesus Christ to everyone, and I dream of people listening to my words, receiving the truth and love of Christ in their hearts, being renewed in the image of our Lord, and becoming joyful witnesses of God’s… Continue reading Weak, painful and insufficient? Preach the gospel!