What is wisdom? How does the Bible define it? How can we be wise before God’s eyes? What is Wisdom? Wisdom isn’t simply intelligence or knowledge or even understanding. It is the ability to use these to think and act in such a way that common sense prevails and choices are beneficial and productive. That is my definition anyway. You don’t get wisdom out of a textbook. You don’t get knowledge enough to make you wise. You don’t receive... Read more
Does the Bible give us a clear definition of submission? What does Christian submission mean and look like? Submission Definition The word submit or submission means to submit under the authority or power of someone else and is usually deemed mandatory or obligatory. We submit to the authorities every time we obey the speed limit. We submit to the laws of the U.S. every time we file our taxes (at least honestly). If we sign a contract, we are... Read more
How does the Bible define joy? What does the Bible say about joy? Do you have joy? Joy Defined Joy isn’t like happiness which is based upon happenings or whether things are going well or not. No, joy remains even amidst the suffering. Joy is not happiness. Joy is an emotion that’s acquired by the anticipation, acquisition or even the expectation of something great or wonderful. It could be described as exhilaration, delight, sheer gladness, and can result from... Read more
How does the Bible define apostasy? What is it exactly so we can know to identify it? Apostasy Defined The word itself is from the Greek word “apostasia” and is very much like renouncing or disassociating oneself from a particular religion or certain religious beliefs. It is similar to a rejection of beliefs that were once held and accepting different beliefs and might even be a renunciation of the beliefs that were previously held. For example, is someone converts... Read more
Most of us have been betrayed before but what does it mean to be betrayed? What’s a biblical definition of betrayal? What is Betrayal? A secular definition of betrayal is a violation or breaking of a trust, contract, or confidence between an individual, group or organization that someone or others place in a person, group or organization which is a total break from what was agreed upon earlier by both parties. It is like a husband or wife committing... Read more
Why does the Bible mention eunuchs? What does the Bible say about them? What is a Eunuch? A eunuch is one who has been castrated and typically was a slave or servant and frequently was put in charge of women like a harem who were the property or owned by a king or ruler so as to avoid him engaging in sexual activity with those whom he was supposed to be guarding. A eunuch is incapable of having sexual... Read more
Since God is sovereign, why pray? What is the purpose of prayer according to the Bible? What is Prayer? Prayer is very much like talking to someone on a very personal, private basis. We communicate with people every day by talking to them but what about God? He knows our every thought and intent of the heart anyway. Since He knows our thoughts, why pray to God and especially since He has preordained things in our life? Why? It’s because... Read more
What is the biblical definition of uncleanness? What does it mean to be unclean? What is Uncleanness? God gives us much to read about in what is called “uncleanness” such as in Ezekiel 24:13 that is was “On account of your unclean lewdness, because I would have cleansed you and you were not cleansed from your uncleanness, you shall not be cleansed anymore till I have satisfied my fury upon you.” Lewdness is something or some act that is... Read more
What is eros love that’s mentioned in the Bible? What Scriptures speak about it? What is Eros Love? The Greeks had four words for the word love and one of those words was “eros” from which we get the English word “erotic” and it means a romantic or intimate love and typically involves the physical, sensual love found between a husband and a wife. Eros comes from the mythological Greek god Eros and was the god of love, the... Read more
What is the opposite of love? Is it hate? What does the Bible say about this? What is Love? Love is a deep, abiding feeling that causes a person or persons to act upon another and is often done out of a selflessness and is not typically motivated by external forces. It could be described as a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person and is sometimes a spectacular, indescribable, deep euphoric feeling for someone. It could be a... Read more
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