Here are 5 powerful prayers for a sick child that you can use or combine them all into one potent prayer in behalf of a sick child. Prayer Number One Great God in Heaven, ruler of the universe, You are supreme over all that happens and I know that You control all circumstances even though we are responsible for our own actions. Please, I pray for You to intervene on behalf of my child to speed his/her recovery so that... Read more
Can we find help in the Bible to save a marriage? Can the Bible give us guidance for this? Marriage is… Marriage is not a contract as some incorrectly state. Marriage is a covenant that is until death do they part. There are biblical exceptions of course like ongoing, unrepentant adultery and also violence to one of the marriage partners and/or the children and if this occurs, it should result in severe fines and imprisonment but in the beginning, marriage... Read more
What does the word Zion mean according to the Bible? What is “Mount Zion” in particular talking about? The Word Zion The “Zion” itself simple means “fortification” like a citadel but it’s also another name that is used for Jerusalem or the City of David and is associated with God and is sometimes referred to as “the City of God.” The word Zion has a broad spectrum of meaning that is greater than any one single entity or identity because... Read more
Is the Bible silent on tattoos and body piercings? Are there commands against this practice or does the Christian have freedom in this? Does God Forbid Body Piercings and Tattoos? Some Christians quote Old Testament Scriptures to say that body piercings and tattoos are forbidden and use such verses as Leviticus 19:28 “You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord” but this law was written to ensure that the... Read more
Here are 4 prayers for someone that you know is sick or if you are sick that you can hopefully use based upon biblical principles. Praying for the Sick Of course it is good and biblical to pray for the sick as James writes “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will... Read more
Here are 5 keys to what I believe is an effective prayer life. Praying for God’s Will We can clearly know what God’s will is by reading the Bible so we don’t have to guess what it is. We are told to “not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect” (Rom 12:2). Also, our... Read more
What are 7 of the top Bible verses about the assurance of salvation? Which ones would you include? John 11:25-26 “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” Jesus spoke this to Martha after her brother Lazarus died. If there are more comforting words in the Bible, I don’t know what... Read more
Does the Bible say that baptism is by full submersion in water? What about sprinkling or when there is no water available? The Importance of Baptism Every believer in Christ should be baptized after they’ve repented and believed. Peter says “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38) so the condition for receiving the Holy Spirit... Read more
What are some of the top Bible verses you could use for a baptism? What ones would you include? Acts 2:38 “And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This shows that repentance is necessary before someone is saved and then baptized. The first two things that Jesus said when He started His... Read more
Our God is a welcoming God. He welcomes anyone and everyone who believes on Jesus into His family. While He lived on earth, Jesus always welcomed anyone into His presence or to wherever He was preaching at the time. With Jesus as our example, we should never be shy about welcoming others. Whether it’s welcoming friends into our home, visitors into our church, or just saying hello to a stranger on the street, as Christians we should display the welcoming... Read more
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