Maybe you’ve heard the word “apocalypse” but what does it mean in relation to the Bible? Definition of Apocalypse The secular definition of apocalypse or the way in which the world uses this word without referring to the Bible is that it means some event of cataclysmic proportion or some event that causes great destruction or loss or something that creates great fear as a result of a great disaster. Something such as a sudden nuclear war or worldwide destructive... Read more
What was the reason that Satan fell from heaven? When did this fall occur? Pride Comes Before the Fall Proverbs 16:19 says “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” God declares that “I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech” (Prov 8:13) and “When pride comes, then comes disgrace” (Prov 11:2). One thing is for sure, if a person is full of pride and lifted up, there is only one way to go and... Read more
What is Palm Sunday all about? Why is it called Palm Sunday and should Christians participate in it or observe it? The Triumphant Entry Palm Sunday is observed in remembrance of Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem on the final week of His earthly ministry. This entry into the city is recorded by the gospel writers including in Matthew 21:1-5 “Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,... Read more
What is Good Friday or Holy Friday and why is it called good? Is this a Christian holy day? What’s Good About Friday? Most Christians understand that Jesus’ died on the cross, tradition says, on that Friday before Easter or Resurrection Sunday so why would it be called Good Friday? Even non-believers may have heard about Good Friday but they may not understand why there was anything good about it. So what can you tell your friends, family, neighbors, or... Read more
What is Maundy Thursday? Why do Christians observe it? What does it represent? The Holy Week The Holy Week is the week before and leading up to Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Some call the Thursday of that week Maundy Thursday. Others call it Holy Thursday and even Great Thursday. This day represents the day or actually the night when Jesus observed and held the Passover Meal, sometimes referred to as the Last Supper or Communion, with His disciples just before His... Read more
Are the origins of Easter pagan? If so, why do Christians celebrate this day while others don’t? The Word Easter The Old English word Easter originates from the word “Ēastrun” and also “Ēastru” which comes from a pagan image called “Eastre” who is the mythological goddess of spring celebrated by Northern European Saxons. This celebration was to honor her and was always held during the spring equinox. Some of the associated symbols used today are steeped in paganism. The bunny... Read more
Have you heard of Holy Saturday? What is this day all about and what meaning does it have for Christians? Holy, Holy, Holy God alone is holy and no day in and of itself is holy. Only God can make something or someone holy and so did God declare a particular Saturday as holy? Why would a day be holy and why a Saturday? I can understand Resurrection Day being considered by Christians as a holy day or a holy... Read more
Jesus tells us to abide in Him. What does He mean by this? How do we abide in Christ? Abiding Is Jesus speaks about abiding in Him in John 15:4 where He says “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” The Greek word for abide is “menō” and means “to remain in, to tarry, to not depart... Read more
Paul says that we are already seated with Christ in the heavenly places. What does he mean by this since we are still on earth? Ephesians Two – the Grace through Faith Chapter The Book of Ephesians is one of the most joyous books ever written by Paul. Why do I say that? It’s because this shows that God’s saving grace and His infinite love was displayed before we even existed. Let me show you why I can say that... Read more
What was Jesus trying to tell His disciples and us when He gave the Parable of the Lost Coin? Once Lost, Now Found The old hymn Amazing Grace makes me think of the Parable of the Lost Coin because I was once hopelessly lost and it would take the supernatural work of God to find me because I was so blind and groping in the dark at one time. It took the Holy Spirit to awaken me to the grace... Read more
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