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 fai...
We do not understand what He is saying.?NET BibleSo they kept on repeating, "What is the meaning of what he says, 'In a little while'? We do not understand what he is talking about." New Heart English BibleThey kept asking, "What is this that he says, 'A little while?' We do...
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionFor in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?New Living TranslationWe were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope ...
The third and most significant meaning of bread in the Bible is covenant relationship with God. The grain offerings and the bread on the altar in the Old Testament were part of the covenant symbols between God and the Israelites. Jesus, when he broke bread and shared wine at the L...
Hebrews says in 6:1. “Therefore leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation…” and then he lists the six elementary, foundation principles for all Christians to know. And what is right at the top of the list...
The meaning of Lent revolves around preparation, reflection, and penance. During Lent, Christians honor the 40 days and nights following Christ’s baptism when He went into the wilderness without water and food and was tempted by Satan. During that time, Christ did what we do today when we ...
---Chapter 1. WHAT IS A “FEMALE SLAVE”? CONTEXT AND COMPARISON ---— 36 —1.1 THE AMAH AND THE SHIFḤAH: BREEDER, DRUDGE, CONCUBINE OR WIFE?The terms אמהamah and שפחהshifḥah, found throughout the biblical text (as well as extra-biblical and post-biblical...
Understanding the Law Part 1: The LAW In this episode, Tim and Jon go deeper into the themes introduced in our video, ?The Law.? What is the purpose of the Old Testament law, and what does it have to do with Christians today? The guys will talk about how the laws were given to...
The book of Isaiah is especially so, as there is a distinctive pattern followed here that gives some tremendous insights into the thoughts and desires of God’s heart. For instance in chapter nine, verse s 6-7 we are told of the coming Messiah, and what He would be like.For unto us ...
What is the seal of God in the forehead in the prophecy of Revelation? Bible truth revealed about God's seal and the mark of the beast.