Human anger usually doesn’t turn out well. What are 7 Bible verses that are related to anger in the hopes that we can control it and it not control us? Righteous Indignation Jesus got angry when He encountered the duplicity and hypocrisy of the Pharisees and when He turned over the moneychangers table in the temple He shows by example that anger is okay if it is for the right reasons. If our anger leads to sin then it is... Read more
In many developed countries it is easy to find a Bible. This is because places that have them can usually be found in most communities. However, some people do not have the money to buy a Bible despite the fact that they may want one. For that reason, it is good to know if there are any great places to find a free Bible. Some local churches provide free Bibles Some local churches will provide a free Bible if asked.... Read more
Fornication is one of those words that the general public seldom uses. For many Christians, fornication is a word that brings to mind sexual immorality. Others tie fornication to sexual impurity before marriage. To clarify the real meaning of fornication we must find out, “What is the Bible definition and explanation of fornication?” What is the definition of fornication? Fornication is defined as sexual intercourse between people not married to each other (1). Biblically, fornication has a little wider definition.... Read more
Nearly everyone you talk to knows someone who has a problem with anger or personally struggles with anger. Many think that anger is bad because of the things they see angry people do. However, many do not know that not all anger is bad. Some anger is defined Biblically as righteous anger. This then presents the question of how to know righteous anger from bad or unrighteous anger? To understand this we must ask, “What is the Bible definition and... Read more
No matter where you are in the world, attitudes and beliefs about marriage differ. This has resulted in many couples living together without being married. Many Christian couples are now deciding that they will do the same. The reason for this is unclear, but one thing is for certain, Christians are adopting the beliefs and practices of the world in increasing numbers. With this in mind, Christians should know the answer to the question, “Should Christians live together before marriage?”... Read more
What are some of the top Bible verses about demons? What ones would you include and tell us why? What are Demons? The definition of a demon is a malevolent spirit being, an unclean spirit, a fallen angel and comes from the Koine (or common Greek language) “δαιμόνιον” (daimonion). The ancient Greek word for demon “δαίμων” could come from the Greek verb “daiesthai” which literally means “to disturb” or “divide” and denotes a spirit of supernatural power. It’s quite interesting... Read more
God will hold us all accountable on the Day of His Visitation so what Bible verses reflect a believer’s accountability? What ones would you include and what about those who reject the gospel? What is Accountability? The word accountability means to be held accountable, liable, answerable, or be held responsible for what a person has been given. This is a combination of several secular definitions of this word and it should get every believers attention for we will all be... Read more
Can it be proven that Jesus rose from the dead? What evidence is there for Jesus’ resurrection? Sin Couldn’t Hold Him Clearly, Jesus lived a sinless life and so when He was crucified and declared to be dead by the Roman guard, He was legally pronounced dead but since the wages of sin is death (Rom 6:23) and Jesus was sinless, it was impossible for death to hold Him. In fact “God raised him up, having loosed the pangs of... Read more
Who was Luke, the author of the gospel bearing his name? What was the purpose behind the Gospel of Luke? Is there a particular audience and reason for this Gospel? The Gospel is Good News The literal meaning of the word “gospel,” which is a derivative of “god-spell,” means “good news” or “glad tidings.” It is good news for those who have not yet recognized their need for the Savior, Jesus Christ. The word Gospel is also a word-for-word translation... Read more
What are some of the top Bible verses about angels? What ones would you include and tell me why? Angels Bible Scriptures The word angel basically means “messenger of God” and we see angels involved heavily in doing these very same things throughout the Bible. We may have been visited by angels and not even known it, which will make it all the more interesting someday in heaven to see how many times we were visited by them and didn’t... Read more
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