Extreme pain—terrible loss—indescribable suffering! These are just a few of the feelings and emotions felt by parents who have lost a child. Obviously, there is nothing that can alleviate that pain except for consolation from the Lord, the love of family and friends, and the passing of time. God’s word is one of the tools that he uses, though, to comfort us during times of terrible grief and mourning. Here are my top 7 comforting Bible verses for those who... Read more
What is brotherly love? What does the Bible say about this type of love? Brotherly Love Thayer’s Greek Lexicon transliterates the word love in Romans 12:10 “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor” as “philadelphia” for which the “city of brotherly love” in Pennsylvania is called. The Quakers described this love (philia) as a kind, benevolent love that they themselves practiced. This is different from the “agapē” mentioned in Romans chapter 12 and in 1st... Read more
What does the Bible say about brother love? How do the Scriptures define it? Who is my Brother? Jesus once told the Parable of the Good Samaritan when asked “Who is my brother?” In this parable Jesus (Luke 10:25-37) shows that it is basically anyone in need and not someone who is only a blood relative so brotherly love is shown to all men and women who need help at various times in their lives, just as we do... Read more
The Bible, just like Jesus, has a lot to say about money. What can we learn from Jesus and from Scripture about money? Woe to the Rich Jesus always said things that were contrary to the ways of the world and looking at the ways of the world and that these ways of the world are not working very well, we need to seriously consider what Jesus taught about money. For one thing He said “He has filled the... Read more
What does the Bible say about the day on which Jesus died? Was it as most believe, on Good Friday? Was Jesus in the Grave for Three Days? Jesus is believed to have died on Good Friday but some people have a hard time seeing that from Friday to Sunday morning He would have been dead for three days but even if you take part of Friday, then Saturday and then Saturday night into Sunday, that is still three... Read more
Where was Jesus baptized? Does it matter where as much as He was and why did He get baptized since He was sinless? Why Was Jesus Baptized? The question that many had and still have today about Jesus’ baptism was the same question that John the Baptist asked; why? Why would a sinless Savior, the Lamb of God, need to be baptized? He was perfect in every way. Believers are commanded to repent and be baptized but Jesus never... Read more
Buried in a Rich Man’s Grave There is actually a prophesy about Jesus burial place. It didn’t necessary give the exact location but it was prophesied in Isaiah 53:8-9 that “that he was cut off out of the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people and they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.” This was fulfilled... Read more
The Philistines were a longtime nemesis of Israel but who were they exactly and from where were their origins? The Origin of the Philistines The Philistines go nearly all the back to the very beginning in biblical history where they were traced to the descendants of Noah and his sons as we read in Genesis 10:14; “Egypt fathered Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim, Pathrusim, Casluhim (from whom the Philistines came), and Caphtorim.” The name itself is accurately said to be “Philistim” in... Read more
Many critics of Christianity claim that the practices of the Christian faith have pagan origins. Is this true or not? What is the Church? The church is technically not a building but a people that have been purchased by the blood of the Lamb of God. It is not so much a religion but a relationship with Jesus Christ and God the Father which Jesus, by His own life and death, made reconciliation for those who were once separated from... Read more
Loving your spouse is certainly the most important aspect of a marriage relationship. However, it is also imperative that you come into agreement with each other on various key topics as well. Being one with your spouse in every area of life—God, children, finances, love, relationships, thoughts, and attitudes—is also of critical importance in a successful lifetime partnership. With this in mind, here are my top 7 Bible verses to study with your spouse. Deuteronomy 6:4-7 “ You shall love the... Read more
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