Here is an introduction to the Gospel of Luke and the purpose for its being written. The Author of Luke Luke the Physician has also been called Luke the Historian because of the detailed accuracy of this gospel account to which scholars and tradition holds to him being the author. Luke is the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts, which at one time was one book and was only later broken down into two... Read more
The Book of Acts is the book of the Acts of the Holy Spirit and what He does in the church and the birth and history of the church. Here is an introduction to this book. The Book of Acts One The Book of Acts is not simply a book about the acts of the Apostles or of the church but it is the acts of the Holy Spirit bringing men, women, and children to faith in Jesus Christ. The... Read more
If you were to ask people what they think of when they hear the word church you would get many differing responses. Some responses may be accurate and some may not be accurate. However, most people are surprised to learn what is the Bible definition of church and what is the Biblical view of the church. What is the common definition of church? Church is commonly defined as a building used for public worship (1). However, many people refer to... Read more
What Bible verses can we read that can help us when we have suicidal thoughts or are overcome with extreme sadness? What ones would you include? A Dark Night of the Soul Almost every believer that I have spoken with has passed through a dark night of the soul at one time or another. They go through bouts of deep sadness or depression. Some are able to pass through these times rather quickly but others have a more difficult time... Read more
When we look at the word worship we see a few common definitions. But what is the Bible definition of worship? How does the Bible define worship? The common definition of worship Worship is commonly defined as follows (1): Noun- 1. The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity. 2. Adoration or devotion comparable to religious homage, shown toward a person or principle. Verb- 1. Show reverence and adoration for (a deity); honor with religious rites. 2.... Read more
Probably the most famous quote about beauty comes from Margaret Wolfe Hungerford in her book Molly Bawn, in 1878 (1). There she wrote “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Given this quote and many others, it is clear that many people believe that beauty is defined by the observer. However, the Bible is clear about the definition of beauty and what true beauty looks like. What is the common definition of beauty? Beauty is commonly defined as a... Read more
What are seven key Bible verses that we ought to meditate on? What ones would you include? What is Meditation? Meditation is not the transcendental, existentialistic endeavors that most people think about when they hear the word. Meditating on the Word of God is completely different than that which most people associate with meditation. In Joshua 1:8 is says “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so... Read more
The Book of Romans has been said to be one of the favorites in the New Testament. It has ties to the Old Covenant as well as the New Covenant. Here is an introduction to the Book of Romans. The Author of Romans Clearly, Paul was the author of the Book of Romans. There are historical facts about Paul’s life that are found in this book that are not found in many of his other letters, including the Prison Epistles... Read more
Friendship is one of the most precious things a Christian can have in their life. What are some of the greatest Bible verses on friendship? Friendship Some of my own church members are closer to me than my biological brothers and sisters. That is because we have the same Father! Part of being in the Body of Christ is that we have friends who are also our brothers and sisters in Christ and we need one another. Just read Romans... Read more
When Moses brought down the Ten Commandments, the Israelites were already practicing idolatry by worshipping another god. What can we learn from this and apply it to our lives? The Golden Calf Moses went up Mount Sinai to receive instructions from God for Israel and stayed there a very long time but when he came down the mountain with the Ten Commandments, Israel had already turned to idolatry. We read this account in Exodus 32:15-20 “Then Moses turned and went... Read more
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