In its simplest form, the answer is love. God created us out of love. Love is an intrinsic aspect of God’s nature, as stated in 1 John 4:8, and is characterized by mutual exchange. The Bible says we are made in God’s image (Gen. 1:31), meaning we were designed to both receive and express love.… Continue reading Why Did God Create Human Beings?
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Light Constitutes Us into New Jerusalem
Revelation 21:11 tells us that New Jerusalem has the glory of God, and “Her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, as clear as crystal.” New Jerusalem is the eternal lampstand shining to the whole universe. God is the unique eternal light. “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” (1… Continue reading Light Constitutes Us into New Jerusalem
Where Does Faith Come From?
Faith is one of the most misused words in the English language. Or maybe I should call it one of the most abused words. Faith is an incredible thing, but far too many of us make faith whatever we want it to be. We give faith our own definition and assume everyone is just fine… Continue reading Where Does Faith Come From?
What Do You Need Protection From?
If Jesus prayed for our protection … “Holy Father, protect them by your name that you have given me” (John 17:11) … then why am I not protected from the bad things I experience? Jesus prayed for our protection, yet life is still full of attacks and problems. What’s up with that? Jesus prayed for… Continue reading What Do You Need Protection From?
What was the stance of Arius on John 1:1?
Did Arius believe that Jesus was a creature, a created god? What did he write about John 1:1? Or if there is no such extant manuscript, how would he have interpreted “the Word was God” in John 1:1 based on his Christology? In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was… Continue reading What was the stance of Arius on John 1:1?
Did You Worship With Thanksgiving? – Psalms 50
Psalms 50 In the rich tapestry of Psalms, we encounter Psalm 50, a poetic masterpiece attributed to Asaph, a distinguished music minister. As we delve into this psalm, we find profound insights that resonate and speak to the essence of worship in our lives. Asaph, known for his musical prowess, played a pivotal role in… Continue reading Did You Worship With Thanksgiving? – Psalms 50
Prayer that utters mysteries – 1 Cor 14:2
“For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 14:2 In 1 Corinthians 14, the Apostle Paul unveils the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues, which was prominent in the Corinthian church, and provides insights… Continue reading Prayer that utters mysteries – 1 Cor 14:2
Abraham Justified by Faith – Romans 4:19-24
Romans 4:19-24 Our path of faith is all about whether we believe in God’s promise to the people who are already justified through Christ, or not. What does Apostle Paul try to explain here? To say the conclusion first, the answer is in verses 22 and 23. “It was credited to him as righteousness.” And… Continue reading Abraham Justified by Faith – Romans 4:19-24
Foolish Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 1:25
The record of the Gospel of Mark reveals all disgraced and insulting stories of Jesus’ crucifixion. No human would ever come to feel the same humiliation and unfairness as Jesus at the cross in one’s life. Jesus certainly had the power or authority to free himself from those who insulted him and save himself instantly… Continue reading Foolish Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 1:25
The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible – Pursuing Intimacy With God
The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible In our previous Bible study articles we learned the names of God and their meanings. Now we will look at the names of Jesus Christ. God wants to reveal Himself in real and personal ways to you. Which is much better than reading some facts or stories… Continue reading The Names Of Jesus Christ In The Bible – Pursuing Intimacy With God