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• Christ IS the Four Basic Elements Humans Need to Survive

  True science maintains that human beings require at least four basic elements in order to survive: Air Water Food Light The Bible informs us that the LORD is all of these things: Christ is the Breath of Life as verified by Genesis 2:7 with the understanding of Colossians 1:16-17. Christ is the Living Water, as […]

• Is the Saying “CLEANLINESS Is Next to Godliness” Biblical?

  You’ve probably heard the saying “cleanliness is next to godliness.” A friend of mine lived on campus at Liberty University, the Baptist college founded by Jerry Falwell, and he said the staff would cite this proverb to motivate the students to keep things tidy and clean, including their personal hygiene. Is this saying true? Let’s […]

• Is the One Who Led You to Christ Your “Spiritual Parent”?

  This question is based on Paul’s statement to the Corinthian believers here: 14I am writing this not to shame you but to warn you as my dear children. 15Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 16Therefore I urge […]

• Who Is the “CHOSEN LADY” of 2 John?

  In the brief epistle of 2 John, the apostle addresses his letter to the “chosen lady.” Who is this woman? Consider the key verses: The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth 2 John 1:1 (BSB) 5And now, […]

• What Is the PRAYER OF JABEZ?

  Let’s read the prayer of Jabez from the two most popular versions of the Bible: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, c saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand […]

• Did Jesus Forgive His Murderers on the Cross?

  Christ didn’t forgive anyone when He was on the cross. Read the text: When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:33-34 Yeshua […]

• How Does the Holy Spirit Convict People?

    Here’s what Christ said about the Holy Ghost convicting the lost: But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will […]

• What Are “Positional Truths”?

  Many truths in the Bible are practical in nature. You hear or read what the Word of God says and you do it, like “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” (Ephesians 5:25). These are practical truths. Yet there are revelational and positional truths as well. […]

• Is the Use of ‘Man’ for Humanity Sexist?

  The term ‘man’ in the Bible refers to both male and female, unless the context tells otherwise, as observed here: Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all […]

• How Old Is the EARTH According to the Bible?

  The Bible does not say what the age of the Earth is and so people draw conclusions based on various data. It’s a non-essential issue and believers can hold to one position or another without it affecting their relationship with God or their Christian service. The more important an issue is, the more directly and […]