There has been a lot of misinformation about exactly who was at the Last Supper with Jesus? What does the Bible say about it? The Last Supper The Last Supper or the Passover Meal, which Jesus partook in before His going to Calvary was attended by those who were Jesus’ disciples and we know by conversations that it included the Apostle Peter and John as well as the other disciples or apostles. Even Judas was there for a time before... Read more
Who were the Corinthians Paul wrote his two letters too? Was there a third letter that was lost? The Corinthian Church The church at Corinth is believed to have been planted by Paul but very quickly, it became apparent that Paul would have to write to the Corinthians (1st Cor., approximately A.D. 55) to confront them and correct this young church because it was struggling with matters of disunity, sexual immorality and immaturity. There were so many spiritual ailments with... Read more
Why is Jesus Ascension important to us? What does it mean for believers and unbelievers? Ascension in the Old Testament The Ascension of Christ is extremely important to Christians because it shows the divinity of Christ. The psalmist knew that only God can ascend up to heaven, “You ascended on high, leading a host of captives in your train and receiving gifts among men, even among the rebellious, that the Lord God may dwell there” (Psalm 66:18). Agar wisely asks... Read more
Are you living day by day in shame or guilt? Here’s the way to lead a life free from guilt or shame. Shame on Us? Why do Christians live in shame? It may be because the Spirit of God is convicting them of a sin that they’ve refused to repent of. It could be that they are ashamed because they got caught in their sin. It could also be the enemy trying to make someone feel that they’re unworthy of... Read more
Do Christians have any reason to fear Satan or demons? If not, why not? Fear of God The very beginning point for all human wisdom is not found in mankind, it is found in the fear of the Lord. It isn’t a fear of being struck dead at any moment but a deep, holy, reverential fear and respect for the Word of God and for God Himself. Solomon wrote that “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge... Read more
What does the Bible say about church discipline? Does it still have application today? Love and Discipline God sees discipline as an act of love. What parent would let their children do anything? Don’t most parents care enough to keep their children out of danger? To God, and I hope you can see it too, love and discipline are necessarily tied together. The author of Hebrews writes “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be... Read more
Why do Christians need to get baptized? What’s the big deal? Baptized into What? When a Christian is saved, they are supposed to get baptized but what are they baptized into? They are baptized in water and that signifies the death of the old self and raising up out of the water, the new person in Christ (2nd Cor 5:17). It is an outward expression of an inward conversion and belief. Paul looks at the Christian and says “For as... Read more
What is the Apostles’ Creed? Why is it important for us to know? What is a Creed? The word “creed” is from the Old English word “crēda” and means “to believe, trust,” or “to entrust.” A creed is typically a confession, symbol, or statement of faith and may also be a statement of the shared beliefs of a religious community in the form of a church and it often contains a summarizing core of values, beliefs, and statements. It could... Read more
Why do Christians need to go to church? Why can’t they worship God at home? What is the Church? The church is the “called out ones” from the Greek word “ekklēsia” and as the Greeks used it, it was understood to be an assembly of the people convened at the public place of the council for the purpose of deliberating something, not individuals sitting in their homes. The church is not a building, but many Christians must meet in a... Read more
Why did Jesus have to die? Even more, why did Jesus have to die for me to go to heaven? The Only Way to Heaven There is only one way to enter into the kingdom of heaven and that is by a new birth. If someone isn’t born again, they can’t enter the kingdom, and in fact, they can’t even see it (John 3:3, 7). The Apostle Peter told the council that “there is salvation in no one else, for... Read more
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