Sermons and Biblical Studies

There are three scriptures that define sin: Romans 14:23 "…whatever is not from faith is sin." James 4:17 " Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do, and does not do it, to him it is sin.” 1 John 5:17 "All unrighteousness is sin…” So we can see from these scriptures that the … Continue reading “What is the meaning of sin? Are we born in sin or we are born in a sinful world?”

Thank you for the thought-provoking question.  We presume you are specifically referencing Ex 20:13  Thou shalt not kill; as the basis for this question. We must look at the entire law to understand God's justice. If you read the details of the law given in Exodus 20-31 (especially chapter 21), we see that there are … Continue reading “Can you explain why king David did not obey the Ten Commandments when he killed thousands of his enemies as a servant of God?”

The account of the three wise men is found in Matthew 2:1-12 in a scene related to the birth of Jesus. “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the … Continue reading “Who were the three wise men?”

The word soul comes from the Hebrew word “nephesh” which means “a living being” in Genesis 2:7.  "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living soul."  So when God created man, Adam, the body was not … Continue reading “What is the different between spirit and soul?”

David prayed, “My times are in thy hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.” (Ps. 31:15)  Also, “Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and such as breathe out violence.” (Ps. 27:12)  Jesus taught us to … Continue reading “What are some good scriptures to pray to receive deliverance?”

This is a continuous struggle for the Christian. Jesus knew our position and prayed for us. “I pray not that you should take them out of the world, but that you should keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” (John 17:15, 16) Those … Continue reading “When should I end a friendship when a friend says he knows God but continues to live an ungodly life?”

The simple answer is "yes", but it's important to examine the issue more closely. Jesus provided salvation for the entire world of mankind by paying the ransom price for us. "For as in Adam, all die, even so in Christ, shall all be made alive,.: 1 Corinthians 15:22. "For there is one God and one … Continue reading “Can we lose our salvation?”

(Scriptures are quoted from the New International Version, unless otherwise noted.) It is sad and confusing that so many groups claim to be the only true way to God.  The Bible teaches that"…Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior."  (Ephesians 5:23)  The English word "church" is translated … Continue reading “How do I know if I've found the right church since there are so many?”

Although we were unable to know what you meant by honey in the dream, we do offer the some information that may be of help. In Proverbs 16:24, honey is noted for its curative properties, "Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones."  Throughout Scripture, examples of its … Continue reading “What is the meaning of honey in the dream?”

Deuteronomy 34:4,5: "Then the Lord said to him, “This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants’; I have let you see it with your eyes, but you shall not go over there.” So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the … Continue reading “What was the main reason Moses was not permitted into Canaan?”