God is love but what Bible verses stand out about His love? What are your favorite Bible verses? Here are mine followed by a personal commentary. God is Love God is love and that is so clear, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. Let me show you why God’s loves is displayed in His Word, the Holy Bible and what this love of God means to me. Romans 5:6-10 “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ... Read more
We know that God is love but what is the agape love that is described in the Bible? There are several kinds of love mentioned in the Bible. What are they and how does it compare with the agape love? Phileo Love The first love is called “phileo” love and that is the love that the city of Philadelphia was named after…brotherly love. This type of love is that friends have for one another. This type of love can also... Read more
Fasting is an important spiritual tool that the Bible teaches us to do in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Here are five important Bible verses about fasting Secret Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting... Read more
What are some of the most powerful prayers in the Bible? They are the Psalms. Here is one from Psalm 91 that is one of the most desperate cries for protection that we can pray back to God. Psalm 91 A Prayer for Protection This psalm appears to be a prayer for protection for God’s people against the terrors and the ever-present dangers that surround God’s people daily but could also apply to missionaries who are overseas and fighting against... Read more
The Bible has many verses on patience. What are some of the most prominent verses and what do they mean in application to the believer today? Patience is The word patience in the Hebrew is “qavah” which means “to wait for, to look for, to hope, or to expect.” All of these words in themselves are very descriptive of patience. In the Greek, it is used most often as “hypomenō” which means “to remain, to abide, to preserver, endure, or... Read more
Are believers called or are they chosen? What is the difference between these two? Do they conflict with one another? Chosen by God R.C. Sproul wrote an outstanding book called “Chosen by God” and I highly recommend this book from one of the greatest theologians in the last 100 years. He sees a believer’s election as an effectual one. That is, when God calls someone He enables that person to respond to that call in faith. Jesus Himself chose the... Read more
The Book of Acts tells about the beginning of the church. What are the highlights of this book? Here is a synopsis of the Book of Acts. Acts Date and Purpose The Book of Acts is simply called “Acts” and some call it “The Book of Acts” while others call it “The Acts of the Apostles” but I believe is should really be called “The Acts of the Holy Spirit” for it is all about the church being founded and... Read more
The Bible doesn’t tell the accounts of biblical heroes through “rose colored glasses” but tells the whole story of each character, warts and all. What can we learn from the story of David and Bathsheba? David’s First Mistake King David was the greatest of Israel’s kings. He ruled over the largest territorial reign in their history. The kingdom prospered in his time like it did in no other. It is said that right after great successes comes the greatest risk... Read more
Are wisdom and knowledge the same thing? If not, what are the differences between the two and how can we know the difference? How can we gain wisdom and knowledge? True Wisdom The Bible says that “Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days” (Job 12:12) and so we know that wisdom comes from experience but that’s not the true source of wisdom. I have learned many things from the many mistakes that I have made and... Read more
What difference is there between tithes and offerings? Are they the same? Are they different? Should Christians tithe today Can We Rob God? Offerings are given to God but so are tithes. How do offerings differ from tithes? Do Christians rob God today? Malachi 3:6-12 speaks of tithes and offerings as being different but also says that withholding both is like robbing from God: “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.... Read more
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