For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, and the base… Continue reading Why Did God Choose the “Foolish Things of the World to Shame the Wise”?
God is Existentially Good and Faithful – Lamentations 3:25
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him” – Lamentations 3:25 We often think that since we are all sinners and deserving of the wrath of God, God is far away from us. Most of the time we think that God does not care for us… Continue reading God is Existentially Good and Faithful – Lamentations 3:25
What does the Bible say about Patience?
Want to know what the Bible says about Patience? Here are 253 Bible verses about Patience from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.
Where did Jesus say “It is more blessed to give than to receive”?
Acts 20:35 ESVIn all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
Who was Gaius in the Bible?
The name Gaius (Γάϊος, Caius), which were a common Roman name, were mentioned five times in the New Testament, of three or four men. 1. In 1 Corinthians 1:14, a member of the Church of Corinth, baptized by St. Paul, who points out that in his case, as in the case of Crispus and in that of ‘the… Continue reading Who was Gaius in the Bible?
The Call To Be A Disciple – Matthew 28:18-20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the very end of age” Do you have that burning desire to… Continue reading The Call To Be A Disciple – Matthew 28:18-20
What does the Bible say about Being a Disciple of Jesus?
徒, a Chinese character, is combined with 彳 (walking) and 走 (running) and means disciples who walk and run together. Disciples are the people who follow the ‘Life of Jesus.’ Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.Luke 14:27 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him,… Continue reading What does the Bible say about Being a Disciple of Jesus?
How did Jesus Gain Disciples?
Jesus didn’t say, “Just listen to me.” Instead, He said, “Come and see.” (John 1:38-39) Jesus showed them “where he stayed.” He invited them into his life and demonstrated the Gospel in action. This is how he won disciples over. Matthew 4:18-22 NIV18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two… Continue reading How did Jesus Gain Disciples?
What Does the Bible Say About Being Humble?
The first thing God detests is arrogance. Pride leads us to destruction. We must put away arrogance and put on the image of humility. The Lord who came to us is gentle and humble. May God’s word guide us to resemble his humble image. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Being Humble?