What can we learn from the Book of Genesis? What in particular may we gain from this book? Here are 5 things we can learn from the Book of Genesis. In the Beginning, God The first lesson from the Book of Genesis is that from the beginning, actually before the beginning, there was only God (Gen 1:1; John 1:1-2). Theologian and author R.C. Sproul said that “If there ever was a time that absolutely nothing existed, all there could possibly be now is... Read more
Why is Jesus’ Virgin Birth so important? Why is it stressed frequently in the Bible and in Christian Creeds? Does it make any difference? The Virgin Birth Jesus’ birth of a virgin was foretold hundreds of years before it occurred. The prophet Isaiah wrote about this saying “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel” (7:14). The words “young woman” in the... Read more
Can a Christian drink alcohol according to the Bible? Didn’t Jesus drink wine? How can a Christian decide whether to drink alcohol or not? What Did Jesus Drink? We know that Jesus made water into wine in His first miracle at the wedding feast but was it like the wine that is available today (John 2:1-11)? The answer is no, the wine that we have today is much stronger than it was in the day when Jesus walked the earth. ... Read more
Are mercy and grace the same thing? Do Christians receive only one or both? What are the differences between mercy and grace? World’s Definition of Grace If you looked up a dictionary’s definition of grace, you would see it as being the unmerited, divine assistance that humans receive for their regeneration by God and also as being a virtue coming from God. That’s a pretty good definition about what grace is coming from a simple dictionary but there are others... Read more
Why did Matthew write the gospel bearing his own name? What audience was he writing to? What was the purpose for the gospel of Matthew? Who was Matthew? Matthew was ascribed to be one of the writers of the gospel with his name on it. He was apparently one of the twelve disciples and his former occupation was that of a publican. A publican was an official of the Roman government that must have been well paid, so that the... Read more
Here are 5 ways to study the Bible that you may never have considered. Maybe you could add your own suggestion. In what ways could you increase your understanding of the Word of God? The Command to Study; Just Do It The Bible tells us to “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Tim 2:15) in order to “be ready... Read more
How do we define God’s grace? Why does every believer and every lost person need the grace of God? A Definition of Grace I have my own definition of grace; it is God’s unmerited, unwarranted favor. It is what we get that we do not deserve. That’s why it’s called grace. If it was earned or worked for then it wouldn’t be grace anymore since “if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise... Read more
Everyone likes to be favored but how can a believer obtain God’s favor? What does the Bible have to say about being favored by God? We All Need a Favor Everyone needs a favor once in a while. There are friends, family, and co-workers that sometimes need a helping hand and we have done a favor for them and they may have done a favor for us to. There is no shortage of people helping people when it comes to... Read more
What differences are there between the majority of Christians and Puritans? Are there major doctrinal differences? Where did they come from and what are their origins? The Origins of the Puritans The Puritans had a considerably large church in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and are still around to this day. This group included but was not limited to English Calvinists. They were so named because they were seen as extremists as they were an irritant to... Read more
What are 6 important lessons from the Bible about money and what a Christian should do with it? Money to Give One of the most obvious things Christians should do with their money is to help the poor. I have heard it said that there are just too many people to help and so they can’t do anything but we can all at least do something. Look in our own neighborhoods or cities. There is always the need to help... Read more
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