Discernment is a tool God gives believers as they walk through life, though it must be understood and the believer must follow the Lord’s leading to be useful. What Is Discernment? In the simplest terms, discernment is wisdom. The dictionary defines discernment as, “the quality of being...
Aramaic is a descendant of Hebrew that was widely spoken in the Middle East in the centuries leading up to the birth of Jesus. In fact, Aramaic was Jesus’s native language — the one he used to deliver his teachings to his disciples. It is still spoken by a few scattered communities i...
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...
The book of Revelation is an imagistic feast; a fantasy writer's treasure trove, full of beauty and horror. Some people would say that this beast in John’s vision has already come and gone — Hitler caused hundreds of thousands of Jews and countless oth
that which is righteous and equal to the servants give ye, having known that ye also have a Master in the heavens.Smith's Literal TranslationLords, render ye to servants Justice and equality; knowing that ye also have a Lord in the heavens. Catholic TranslationsDouay-Rheims BibleMasters, do...
Surrender your heart and mouth to the power of the Holy Spirit. Memorize and use this verse as a devout prayer throughout the day, “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips” Ps 141:3. Then follow the leadings of God. He will lead you to bless and...
My favorite part of the holiday season is blaming my long-term weight gain on the holiday season. Merry Christmas! When you stop believing in Santa Claus is when you start to get clothes for Christmas. Happy holidays! I put so much thought into your gift that it’s now too late to get...
Armor of God: Bible Passage “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the fullarmor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the auth...
It’s also a way to eliminate bad habits or idols in our life that put a wall between us and the Lord, such as depending on coffee, alcohol, or technology instead of God. With all the focus on giving up something for Lent, it begs the question: does the Bible mention what to give...
What Is the Spiritual Gift of Discernment, or Discerning of Spirits? As one of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, discernment is a crucial part of following the teachings of the Bible and leading a successful life in this fallen world. Discover the Biblical meaning and importance of the "Gift ...