Verses that Illustrate how the Bible does not Support the Concept of Karma Introduction to Isaiah 40:7-12 In Isaiah 40:1-11 we read how the Lord God of Israel wants to deliver His people. The Lord does not give up on us because of repeated sinning, but is always calling us back...
“But what does the Biblesay?” As Christians living in the midst of controversy, we must keep three things open: our heads, our hearts, and our Bibles. Don’t settle for slogans and put-downs. Don’t look to bumper stickers and Facebook avatars for ethical direction. And don’t give...
What Does the Bible Say about Holiness? The biblical definition of “holy” is someone who is sacred – set apart spiritually for a good purpose. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word “qodesh” is used for “holy.” In the New Testament, the Greek word “hagios” represents “holy.” ...
What does the Bible say about telling white lies?Proverbs 24:16: How can the wicked be said to 'fall' when many evil rulers throughout history prospered without clear downfall? Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) My reins shall rejoice.--These being represented in Hebrew poetry as...
The new world to come is far more glorious than the one we presently know. It will be a world that we recognize and one in which all the things that we love will be present but no longer marred and twisted by sin.
In the Bible, sin is described as a transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion against God (Deuteronomy 9:7; Joshua 1:18). Where Does the Bible Talk About Sin? The word sin is first mentioned in Genesis 4:7 when God spoke to Cain. He said, “If you do ...
There are some who claim that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality. They say that verses are cited out of context and really don’t condemn the loving, honest relationship between two people of the same sex. But is that true?
What Does the Bible Say About Love? Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, belie...
I John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. I John 4:16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. Bible Verses About God’s Unconditional Love ...
Why do some fear claiming the Bible might not be inspired? Many may hold on to the idea of an inspired Book for fear of not having a supposed objection explanation of how we can know what God is like. But if a loving Creator exists, which is the only God worth believing it, it is...