“if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.” – 2 Peter 2:9 We all see God as someone who punishes the wicked. Most people believe in Him or obey Him because they are afraid that God… Continue reading God Punishes and God Rescues – 2 Peter 2:9
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you…
Is Salvation Easy? (Matthew 7:13–14)
Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it. (Matthew 7:13–14) Here is the appeal to… Continue reading Is Salvation Easy? (Matthew 7:13–14)
What Does the Bible Say about Being Falsely Accused?
False accusations are not a new thing. Way back in the Old Testament, people got into conflicts, sometimes involving families, just because of false accusation. In the New Testament, when Jesus preached the good news, healed the sick, and fed the poor, he was falsely accused. Being falsely accused does not feel okay because even… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Being Falsely Accused?
When Do You Do When You’re in Great Suffering?
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ… Continue reading When Do You Do When You’re in Great Suffering?
9 Bible verses to reignite your passion for reading God’s word
Many of us have no problem listening to the same songs over and over again, or reading our favourite books for the umpteenth time but when it comes to Bible reading, it’s often something that too many of us put on the back burner. It’s a source of comfort, guidance, joy and opens the door… Continue reading 9 Bible verses to reignite your passion for reading God’s word
Why Does Everything Age? What Does the Bible Say?
Have you ever wondered why everything and everyone ages and grows old? Is there a way to stop it? Unfortunately there is not. No matter how rich a person is, he cannot prevent himself from growing old. Aging is part of the life process. Ever since Adam disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, death… Continue reading Why Does Everything Age? What Does the Bible Say?
Do We Have Authority to Forgive Sin?
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (Matthew 6:12) Opheilema (debts) is one of five New Testament Greek terms for sin. Hamartia is the most common and carries the root idea of missing the mark. Sin misses the mark of God’s standard of righteousness. Paraptoma, often rendered “trespass,” is the sin of slipping or… Continue reading Do We Have Authority to Forgive Sin?
10 Bible Verses About Secrets That Everyone Should Know
We all have secrets— things we’ve done that we’re ashamed of and things we’re afraid to tell anyone. When we keep those secrets hidden, it feels like we’re safe, like no one can judge us if they don’t know the truth. As they say, there’s no secret that doesn’t get revealed. We may think we’re… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses About Secrets That Everyone Should Know
Why Names Are So Important In The Bible – And So Is Yours
Names are deeply important to human beings, a crucial way of understanding not just the world around us, but each other. A surname roots us in history and family tradition, while first names establish more particular identity and personality; you may become quite attached to your name, or you may wish you were called something… Continue reading Why Names Are So Important In The Bible – And So Is Yours