We need a Savior because, without Christ, we are described as “having no hope and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:12).Even though the Bible doesn’t tell us to celebrate Good Friday, we observe it and call it Good Friday because it was a good day for humankind! God ...
As the body of Christ, it seems to be that God has entered our presence. When we deeply encounter God, we are disillusioned with ourselves and our community. Our false identities, individual and corporate, are disintegrated. I don’t believe this is a one-shot thing but an ongoing dynamic...
Faith is incredibly important because it is the means through which we establish a relationship with God. As it's written inEphesians 2:8, "For by grace you have been saved through faith." Faith is how we receive the gifts of what Jesus has done for us - he lived a life of pe...
Israel is a name used 2,431 times in the Bible. The primary thread throughout the Bible is the redemption of humanity, and Israel is at the center of that story. Israel is the Hebrew name Yisra'el, meaning God contends, or one who struggles with God. Those identified with that name ...
The meaning of the words is not that they did not know what was right, but that they did not act upon their knowledge. They were passing an unrighteous judgment on the preachers of repentance, on the Baptist and on the Christ, because they came to tell them of the time of their visit...
But if there is a God, then there may be some higher purpose, some ultimate destiny, some true meaning for your life. Maybe your actions do matter. If there is a God, then perhaps God has left a record for us to understand what is expected. We in theContinuingChurch of GodBible: Su...
The exact meaning of the special terms here used it is not easy to ascertain. The word rendered "substance" has already occurred twice in the Epistle. In Hebrews 1:3 this was its true meaning--the essence which, so to speak, underlies, "stands under," the qualities possessed. In Hebrews...
Psalm 136:1-3 (NIRV)“Give thanks to The LORD, because he is good. His faithful love continues forever. Give thanks to the greatest God of all. His faithful love continues forever.”Robin Robinson Bohlin November 24, 2022.As you focus today on the meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday, re...
What Are the Fruit of the Spirit? Bible Verse and Meaning Kathy Howard Updated Dec 16, 2024“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) The Fruit...
The pieces of God's armor as described in Ephesians 6 ESV: The Armor of God Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shoes of the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit: Word of God The armor of God is an illustration in the Bible that reminds Chri...