Lent is characterized by fasting, prayer, and repentance as believers prepare for the celebration of Easter Sunday. This season of reflection and self-discipline involves practices such as abstaining from certain indulgences, fostering a deeper spiritual connection, and commemorating...
What the definition doesn’t specify is how long of anabstinenceis required before it’s considered afast.Still, the word is generally used to refer to not eating for a big portion of the day rather thanfastingfor a matter of minutes—you know, the time in between snacks. Though this li...
“Grace” is one of the most important concepts in the Bible, Christianity, and the world. It is most clearly expressed in the promises of God revealed in Scripture and embodied in Jesus Christ. Grace is the love of God shown to the unlovely, the peace of God given to the restless, th...
consulting the spirits of ancient Javanese kings.Mysticism touches almost every aspect of life in Indonesia and business is no exception.One of the meditators said his weekly meditation sessions are aimed mainly at bringing the peace of mind that makes for good decision-making.But the insight ...
and your special days for fasting— they are all sinful and false. I want no more of your pious meetings. 以赛亚书 1:11–13 — The New King James Version (NKJV) 11 “To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to Me?” Says the Lord. “I have had enough of burnt off...
AN OUTWARD SIGN OF AN "INWARD GRACE"; OR OBEDIENCE? What Does the Bible Say About Being Saved? by Mark Roberts It is difficult to imagine a more important question than the one that forms the title of this article. While concerns in this life dominate most people's attention we ought to...
What is biblical fasting? Fasting is intentionally reducing or eliminating something for a certain timeframe for the purpose of obeying God and focusing on Him. The Bible instructs us to fast. Jesus did it and also told us to. What kind of sugar should we avoid? In the book “The 40...
“When I read in the Bible where he {Jesus} says ‘I am.’ I just smile and say, ‘I am, too!’ (video) Benny Hinn:“You say, ‘Benny Hinn, am I a little god?’ You’re a son of God aren’t you? You’re a child of God aren’t you? …What else are you? Quit your...
God is a Spirit Quest. 4. WHAT is God? A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Q. 1. Can the nature of God be defined, so as men may express properly and strictly what God is? A. No; ...
If you aren’t facing a battle in your life right now (or don’t think you are), be prepared, a battle is coming. The Bible makes it clear we will all face struggles in life. And we all need to be ready to fight. Some of the battles in our life are there for us to overcome...