If you’re looking to memorize an entire chapter of the Bible, here’s a great one to start with… Psalm 117 It has only two verses and in the ESV, it has 28 words. What does the shortest verse in the Bible, John 11:35, mean? It’s hard to imagine, God, who is in Heav...
The very first thing you will need to know is exactly what faith is – and one major verse alone will give you that perfect definition. Here is the very first foundational verse you must have underneath your belt on the topic of faith. It would also be my strong recommendation that you ...
So don’t ever let anyone tell you that understanding repentance correctly is not important. That’s an infantile mindset. Repentance is one of the first things every Christian should learn about. Repentance is a foundational doctrine. It is very difficult to understand much about the rest of t...
This relationship is foundational to understanding the narrative of redemption that unfolds in the Bible. whom He foreknewThe word "foreknew" comes from the Greek "proginōskō," meaning to know beforehand. This indicates God's omniscience and sovereign plan. In a theological context, it suggests ...
This introduction is a common prophetic formula, lending weight and authority to the message. I brought Israel up out of EgyptThis statement recalls the Exodus, a foundational event in Israel's history. The Hebrew verb for "brought up" (הֶעֱלֵיתִי, he'elitiy) ...
Then “the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made” (verse 20) — creation. This is “the heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). Providence and history are a little more technical to explain, but...
A quick summary of what has been explained so far in this email series will reveal what the human condition really is—and show how it is solved.In The Great Guilt that causes the Deaf Effect and the first video/essay of this Freedom Essay series I introduced the overall situation ...
Why hell is destruction, not eternal torment. Absolute Biblical proof of conditional immortality. What was taught in the Old Testament? What did Judaism teach? In-depth discussion on Conditional Immortality, Annihilationism, Traditionalism, and more! He
This command is often interpreted as a directive to procreate and populate the earth. This call is seen as part of God's purpose for humanity, which includes filling the earth with people who reflect His image (Genesis 1:26-27). However, the Bible does not specify a particular number of...
In marriage, it is tempting to adopt a 50/50 mentality which essentially says, “I will love you as much as you love me. I will give to you as much as you give to me. I will sacrifice for you if you continue to sacrifice for me.” The above verse squashes that notion to bits...