The Bible's closest to offering an exact definition isHebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” From this particular passage, we see that the central feature of faith—is confidence or trust. In the Bible, the object of fa...
— For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. (Romans 1:16, NIV) — For it isby grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the ...
What does the shortest verse in the Bible, John 11:35, mean? It’s hard to imagine, God, who is in Heaven, weeping. Heaven is supposed to be a happy place. The Bible says there are no tears in Heaven, but that’s only part of His deity. God is God who IS in Heaven, but He...
Berean Standard Bible“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”Berean Literal Biblesaying, "I sinned, having betrayed innocent blood." And they said, "What is that to us? You will see."King James ...
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is about discernment. After King David died, his son Solomon was anointed and ascended to the throne. Overwhelmed with the responsibility, when God offered him anything in the world, his request was simple, “Give your servant therefore an under...
and not believers. Most anarchists consider the Church to be steeped in hypocrisy and the Bible a work of fiction, riddled with contradictions, absurdities and horrors. It is notorious in its debasement of women and its sexism is infamous. Yet men are treated little better. Nowhere in the bi...
Popular culture depicts the End of the World differently than what the Bible tells us. The best way to prepare is not to store up food, water, or resources. Rather, it is by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
Moral and Spiritual Readiness: The Bible underscores the importance of being spiritually prepared for the end times. In 2 Peter 3:10-12, believers are encouraged to live holy and godly lives as they await the day of the Lord. This anticipation motivates evangelicals to pursue righteousness and...
What if the Bible isn’t necessarily true? What moral guideline is best for humanity? When I entered high school, I was religiously conservative. When I graduate, I know I will be considered somewhat of a liberal Christian. Different perspectives in my high school experience have allowed me ...
For contextual purposes, Bible readers must consider what is written in the prior verse, “But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears?” Malachi 3:2. Every waking day of a Christ-follower’s life is a day for Christ to spiritually refine us. Spiritual...