After his resurrection, Jesus told his disciples, “go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…teaching them to observe all that I commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20. This is sometimes referred to as the Great Commission. As followers of Christ, we are all given this work to go out and share the good news. But all … Continue reading “Is the great commission the only command of Christ for right standards with God? What must you obey to obey Christ?”
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Why is Jesus called the bread of life?
We know that literal bread is a food that supports life. A person could live on bread and water alone! So it is a beautiful picture of Jesus’ sacrifice. Jesus gave his human body, his life, to give men life. John 6:51, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this … Continue reading “Why is Jesus called the bread of life?”
Did the saints who died in the Old Testament rise after Jesus' resurrection or will they rise after he returns?
The scriptures say that all the saints that die before the second presence of Christ will remain in the grave until his return. (I Thessalonians 4:16) The order of resurrection is also spoken of as the sounding of the last trumpet when the dead shall be raised. (I Corinthians 15:51-52). These scriptures show that the … Continue reading “Did the saints who died in the Old Testament rise after Jesus' resurrection or will they rise after he returns?”
What did angels do in the Bible?
The Bible tells us about different kinds of angels and what they did. In Genesis (3:24), after Adam and Eve were sent out of the Garden of Eden, an angel called a “cherubim” with a fiery sword prevented them from reentering the Garden. In Isaiah (6:1, 2) a vision is described with another type of … Continue reading “What did angels do in the Bible?”
What is the meaning of the cross?
The scriptures show three general meanings of the cross. The first is the literal cross where Christ was crucified. (John 19:17-31) The second is an illustration of the Christian life – willing to do God’s will under whatever circumstances He may permit. “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, “If any man will come after me, … Continue reading “What is the meaning of the cross?”
In what way does your knowledge of God's actions and character affect the way you pray?
What a great privilege we have to always have the ear of the supreme God who rules the universe. 1 Peter 3:12, “For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers.” We call him Father, a Father who truly cares for us with only our best interests … Continue reading “In what way does your knowledge of God's actions and character affect the way you pray?”
What is God's advice about how to develop patience and resilience?
The New Testament words for patience include the thoughts of cheerful endurance, waiting, perseverance, resilience, and steadfastness. Romans 5:3-4 connects suffering to patience: “we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces patience (endurance), and patience (endurance) produces character, and character produces hope”. Therefore, enduring and persevering through trials develops our characters. We are to … Continue reading “What is God's advice about how to develop patience and resilience?”
What is baptism?
Baptism is an outward symbol of a Christian’s lifelong devotion to God and following His word. With the help of someone else, a person is first safely lowered backward underwater, symbolizing giving up their own ways, or will, to follow God’s ways, or His will. The person is then immediately lifted back up out of … Continue reading “What is baptism?”
What does it mean in Ezekiel 33:5 when it says. He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning, his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
Consider the prophet Ezekiel and his role in Israel. God had chosen Israel to be in relationship with Him. “You only have I known from all the families of the earth,” Amos 3:2. Ezekiel was appointed a watchman over Israel when they were captive in Babylon. “Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman … Continue reading “What does it mean in Ezekiel 33:5 when it says. He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning, his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.”
If soul is made of body and spirit, then how is it that Jesus said don't fear him that can kill the body but not the soul? Seems to me the body and soul are different things.
Matthew 10:28 (KJV), “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” The biblical definition of a soul is clearly stated in Genesis 2:7 (KJV), “And the LORD God formed man of the … Continue reading “If soul is made of body and spirit, then how is it that Jesus said don't fear him that can kill the body but not the soul? Seems to me the body and soul are different things.”