Bible answers for seekers and new Christians
Understanding the Trinity involves comprehending how God exists as three distinct persons – the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit – yet is one being. This concept is unique and can be challenging to fully grasp, as it goes beyond everyday logic and experience. The Bible, while never using the term “Trinity,” … Read more
“It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.” Ecclesiastes 7.2 KJV Funerals for Christians should be very different than funerals for unbelievers. If they were more different, then I believe that more people … Read more
Churchianity describes any Christian church when the pastor, his church or its activities become more important than Jesus Christ himself. It’s easy to see how that can happen! A talented member of the congregation has a special gift. The ministry prospers, and attendance grows. News spreads and soon that church has the reputation of being … Read more
Let’s face it: Some people find it harder to memorize scripture than others. Like everything else in the Christian life, start by knowing that you’re not alone. Ask God to help you, and proceed in faith that he’s doing just that. Most Christians will find the following procedure helpful: Select a passage that’s meaningful to … Read more
“We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us“. 2 Corinthians 4.7 KJV Try to imagine what life was like after the sun went down before electric lights were invented. Without moonlight, it it was absolutely dark everywhere! Ancient lamps using oil and … Read more
Biblical conflict resolution should be simple, but unfortunately it’s often not. Beliefs can be deeply held, and in our American culture with its democratic traditions, people aren’t afraid to voice their opposing opinions! Fortunately, the Bible records that Jesus spoke directly to resolving conflicts. Unfortunately, Christians often forget, or are ignorant of, or just choose … Read more
God has called all Christians to the ministry of preaching the gospel to all creatures. Beyond that he may also have a special ministry in mind for you. If so, be open to his leading, but also be careful to wait for his timing as well. God had a plan for Moses in the Old … Read more
Don’t confuse the wisdom of God with the wisdom of the world. The wisdom of God is a miraculous impartation directly from God, and the wisdom of the world is not. Both wisdoms have to do with applying knowledge skillfully, but the two are at odds with each other. The wisdom of the world often … Read more
“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. For we are … Read more
Bible ministries listed in the New Testament include: Apostles (1 Corinthians 12.28, Ephesians 4.11) Prophets (1 Corinthians 12.28, Ephesians 4.11) Teachers (1 Corinthians 12.28, Ephesians 4.11) Evangelists (Ephesians 4.11) Pastors (Ephesians 4.11) Workers of miracles and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration and various tongues (1 Corinthians 12.28) The Bible doesn’t rank those ministries … Read more