Sermons and Biblical Studies

Yes, the defense does change in different cultures and locations. Consider the Apostle Paul’s example as recorded in Acts 17:1-12 (NIV): “When Paul and his companions…came to Thessalonica…Paul went into the synagogue, and …he reasoned with them from the Scriptures…Some believed… and joined Paul and Silas…But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some … Continue reading “How can I defend my faith as a Christian? Does the defense change in different cultures?”

God has used many faithful men and women as His servants, ambassadors and mouthpieces. For example, he chose prophets to give His message to the nation of Israel. We find Scriptural proof for this practice in 2 Peter 1:20-21 (NIV): “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s … Continue reading “Please name two places where the Bible declares that it is God speaking through man.”

Jesus Christ came as the Messiah to his brother Jews. However, “He (Jesus) came unto his own, and his own received him not,” John 1:11. Some, who rejected Him as Savior, decided at all costs to find a reason to kill Him. “…the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest … Continue reading “What happened to the Romans that killed Jesus? Does it say if they went to hell for killing him?”

There are two different Greek words – agapao and phileo –  meaning love in the New Testament.  In the King James Bible, the word agape is translated as charity or love, whereas phileo carries the thought of brotherly love and affection. Phileo love is oriented to family and friends – a warm, caring love.  Here … Continue reading “What is the biblical definition of the word LOVE?”

Genesis 27:40 (NASB): “And by your sword you shall live, and your brother you shall serve; but it shall come about when you become restless, that you shall break his yoke from your neck.” Though Esau was not personally subject to his brother, Jacob,  as intimated in Isaac’s  blessing, his descendants, Edom, were tributary to … Continue reading “What does Genesis 27:40 mean and how long will Esau's descendants be dominated by Jacob's family tree?”

Probably Satan’s greatest weapon against us relates to the sin that dwells within us. Satan uses it to try to discourage us into giving up. We need to look at the scriptures and realize that the very thing that Satan is trying to use to discourage us is the very reason that God is calling … Continue reading “Satan fills my mind with thoughts of being sick and unworthy of the calling of God. My question is where in scripture do I find what God says?”

The Holy Spirit comes to the church from the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ.  When John baptized Jesus at the Jordan River, he was told "…The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit."  (John 1:33)   To be baptized [Greek word … Continue reading “Once we receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit, should we be blessed by more future anointings?”

Yes, Adam was the first man. Genesis 2:7,8, "And the LORD God formed man (the Hebrew word is Adam) of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he … Continue reading “Was Adam the first man?”

We can be positive, thankful, and rejoicing only if our positiveness is based on God's word. "God cannot lie…" Titus 1:2. Therefore, let us look into God's word, the Bible, and base our positiveness on God's promises. First, God loves us and sent Jesus to die for our sins. “For God so loved the world, … Continue reading “I wish to become the most positive person. Please help me to do this in the light of scripture.”

Consider 1 John 1:7, “…the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” Sin is the Greek word harmatia and Thayer’s Greek Lexicon defines it as “a failing to hit the mark”. What mark? The mark of acting in accordance with God’s will, which is perfectly loving, just, and wise.  God gave … Continue reading “How did this whole trouble of sin come about between man and God? What really needed to be done?”