What does the phrase “Alpha and Omega” mean? Why is it important for Christians to know? The Greek Alphabet The Greek alphabet has been around since around the 8th century BC and was derived from derived from the earlier Phoenician alphabet. The first letter in the Greek alphabet is the letter Alpha or sometimes seen as an upper case A and like the English letter and it makes the very same sound as our letter “A.” Omega can be an... Read more
Although the Protestant Reformation paved the way for Christians to be able to read the Bible for themselves, it’s still important to improve Hermeneutical/Bible Study skills. After all, the Holy Bible is a book written by over 40 different authors, separated by many locations, and spans thousands of years of history. Suffice it to say, it can be a very difficult book to read. Unfortunately, some Christians do not grasp that and go on believing that all they need to... Read more
Looking for and finding a good job can be very daunting in today’s economy for individuals of all walks of life. I recently found myself unemployed and looking for a new job, and I have to share that it was a very difficult and lengthy process. Even though I had a good resume, several academic degrees, and a lot of experience, it took me quite a while to find the great job that I have now. The Lord provided for... Read more
A mission is defined as an important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically involving travel. Another definition is the vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith, and that is the one I want to focus on. As a Christian, I have been saved by God’s grace, love, and mercy, and my corresponding love for him compels me to want to share that... Read more
Here are seven famous Bible verses that are found in the Book of 1st Corinthians First Corinthians 2:9 “But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.” Paul was caught up to the third heaven, perhaps in Paradise or into the presence of the Lord, we don’t know as Paul wrote “whether in the body or out of the body I... Read more
Here are seven inspiring Bible verses from the Book of Revelation Revelation 1:1 “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John.” This is not John’s Book of Revelation but God calls it “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” which God gave to John so that it would be made it known to him and it was... Read more
Here are seven very important Bible verses from the Book of James James 1:22 “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” They say that talk is cheap but actions speak louder than words. You can be a talker of the Word but it is the doer of the Word that walks with God. If someone hears the instructions on how to operate a lifeboat on a sinking ship but doesn’t do what they’re told, then... Read more
Here are seven great Bible verses from the Book of Philippians Philippians 4:7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” It’s human to have anxiety about the present and the future. I confess that I do have some anxiety at times about what may happen in the future but I am told to “not be anxious about anything” but “in everything” just pray about... Read more
Here are seven awesome Bible verses quoted from the Book of Ephesians. Ephesians 1:4-5 “Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.” These are two Bible verses that I cannot even wrap my mind around. Imagine God, Who is sovereign over all things, contemplating us in His... Read more
Here are seven popular and important Bible verses from Paul’s Book of Romans. Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Why did Paul just say “I am not ashamed of the gospel?” This was because Paul had just said that he was “eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome” because... Read more
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