EL, ELOAH [el, el-oh-ah]: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power” and “might” (Genesis 31:29). El is associated with other qualities, such as integrity (Numbers 23:19), jealousy (Deuteronomy 5:9), and compassion (Nehemiah 9:31), but the root idea of “might” remains. ELOHIM [el-oh-heem]: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” (Genesis 17:7; Jeremiah 31:33) – the plural form of Eloah,… Continue reading Names of God in the Old Testament
LOVE: the fulfillment of the law
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor… Continue reading LOVE: the fulfillment of the law
The Bible Way to Heaven
1) Realize that everyone is a sinner. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. (Rom. 3:23) No one is good enough to go to Heaven on his own merit. No matter how much good we do, we still fall short. 2) Realize the penalty for sin. For the wages of… Continue reading The Bible Way to Heaven
Top Bible Verses of Encouragement
Bible Verses of Encouragement Joshua 1:9 NIV Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Philippians 4:13 NIV I… Continue reading Top Bible Verses of Encouragement
The Breath Of God – Acts 2:1-13 Bible Study Guide
There were three great Jewish festivals to which every male Jew living within twenty miles of Jerusalem was legally bound to come–the Passover, Pentecost and the Feast of Tabernacles. Pentecost means “The Fiftieth,” and another name for Pentecost was “The Feast of Weeks.” It was so called because it fell on the fiftieth day, a… Continue reading The Breath Of God – Acts 2:1-13 Bible Study Guide
Top 10 Bible Verses For Church Anniversary
What Bible verses are appropriate for a church anniversary? We compiled 10 bible verses to help you start with. Matthew 16:18 NIV And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Ephesians 4:16 NIV From him the whole body, joined and held together… Continue reading Top 10 Bible Verses For Church Anniversary
Blind Faith – Hebrews 11:1
The great father of faith Abraham came from an idol-worshipping family (Joshua 24:2). Abraham’s father Terah not just worshiped other gods, but also made and sold idol images for a living. This fact was documented in the Midrash, a form of rabbinic literature important to Judaism. For generations, the family ran an idol shop, which… Continue reading Blind Faith – Hebrews 11:1
The Secrets of Self Control
You may be successful in making money, you may be successful in building a business, you may be successful in leading other people, but if you cannot control yourself you’re going to destroy yourself.
10 Encouraging Bible Verses to Give You Hope
Everyone lives in the world always encounter many problems, including from family, working, life and so on. How can we conquer these challenges? The answer is in the Bible. God’s word can give us hope and power when we feel disappointed, and we must believe that Jesus Christ has already overcome this world, as long… Continue reading 10 Encouraging Bible Verses to Give You Hope
New Creation in Christ – The Parable of the Persimmon Tree – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Have you ever tried a persimmon? Persimmons are red-brown or orange fruits and look like a small tomato capped by a calyx. They are pleasingly sweet when ripe. No wonder the Latin word for persimmon, Diospyros lotus, means “food of the gods.” My senior pastor once shared a story about a persimmon tree. When he was… Continue reading New Creation in Christ – The Parable of the Persimmon Tree – 2 Corinthians 5:17