The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and how can we honor our parents? Does it mean we agree with them on everything? What is the guide we … Continue reading “The bible says to honor your parents, what if they each have two different ways, and you do not know how to choose?”
Is it a sin or total disobedience to GOD to forget and not fully observe HIS Sabbath in HIS fourth commandment which HE commanded us to remember?
Yes, the Christian is to keep the Sabbath. The book of Hebrews shows us the proper Sabbath is one the Jews never observed. The lesson of the Sabbath is more than setting aside one specific day of the week to worship God. It is daily, faithfully, worshiping God in love. The lesson of the Sabbath … Continue reading “Is it a sin or total disobedience to GOD to forget and not fully observe HIS Sabbath in HIS fourth commandment which HE commanded us to remember?”
What is backsliding? And how can a person recover?
To backslide, according to Merriam-Webster, is "to lapse morally or in the practice of religion." Backsliding may mean that we now spend less time studying God's Word or praying. It may mean we meet less often with brothers and sisters in the Lord, or that we look for fewer opportunities to "do good unto all … Continue reading “What is backsliding? And how can a person recover?”
The Bible says to honor your parents. What if they each have two different ways, and you don't know how to choose?
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and how can we honor our parents? Does it mean we agree with them on everything? What is the guide we … Continue reading “The Bible says to honor your parents. What if they each have two different ways, and you don't know how to choose?”
The Bible says to honor your parents. What if they each have two different ways, and you do not know how to choose?
The question is unclear as to what is meant by “two different ways.” Does it mean two different preferences of living or two different religions? First what does it mean to have different preferences, and how can we honor our parents? Does it mean we agree with them on everything? What is the guide we … Continue reading “The Bible says to honor your parents. What if they each have two different ways, and you do not know how to choose?”
Reading my Bible has suddenly become work for me. Lately, it is a burden. How do I ignite that fire again?
You are not alone when you say that reading the scriptures can sometimes be burdensome! Many times the reason can be something as simple as fatigue, the wrong time of day, distractions around us, or just too many other things on our mind to be able to focus properly. We can end up staring at … Continue reading “Reading my Bible has suddenly become work for me. Lately, it is a burden. How do I ignite that fire again?”
Who were the tax collectors in the time of Jesus? Why were they hated by the Jews? Were any Apostles tax collectors?
The Bible uses 2 words for tax collectors: tax collectors or publicans. Some Bible history references note that the word “Publicans” was likely used for the chief tax collector in charge who would then hire a staff of tax collectors to actually go out and do the work of gathering the money. Remembering that Rome … Continue reading “Who were the tax collectors in the time of Jesus? Why were they hated by the Jews? Were any Apostles tax collectors?”
Can culture and gospel go together?
James 4:4: "… know ye not that the friendship of the world (culture) is enmity with God (gospel)? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." This shows that there is a difference between the standards and practices of the world and God's righteous standards. Although there are some … Continue reading “Can culture and gospel go together?”
Are good and bad spirits real?
The shortest answer is 'Yes'. The full story is more complicated as outlined in the Bible. God created spirits as well as all the examples of earthly life we can see. In Isa. 45:12, God states, “I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, … Continue reading “Are good and bad spirits real?”
God is love no doubt, but why did He commit Himself to hating Esau, a human being?
Malachi 1:2, 3, “I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have hated.” This is a Hebrew idiom. The concept of ‘hated’ means loved less. Jesus used the same idiom in Luke 14:26, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters – yes, even their own … Continue reading “God is love no doubt, but why did He commit Himself to hating Esau, a human being?”