In Luke 16:1-13, Jesus is teaching a lesson through the parable of the dishonest manager. When you read this parable, the question arises: why is Jesus commending the dishonest steward and what is the lesson He is revealing to us? This parable is one of the most difficult that Jesus taught, but it teaches us …
What does it mean to be ‘born of water’ in John 3:5?
In John 3, Jesus speaks to a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night and declares that Jesus must be from God because no one could do the signs He did unless God is with Him. At this meeting, Jesus teaches Nicodemus about being “born again” and salvation …
The meaning of “Elect” in the Bible?
The Bible uses the word “elect’ and “election”, but what does this exactly mean? According to the Vine’s Expository Dictionary, the term “elect” is described as “to pick out, select,” means, in the Middle Voice, “to choose for oneself,” not necessarily implying the rejection of what is not chosen, but “choosing” with the subsidiary ideas of …
Who are the “saints” according to the Bible?
We have heard and read of “saints” in the Bible. But who are the saints, and what is the meaning of a “saint”? The word “saint” is derived from the Greek verb (hagiazo), meaning to “set apart”, “sanctify”, or “make holy”. The Hebrew word (qadowsh) is translated to “saint” in the Old Testament. It also means “sacred”, …
Do Christians still keep the law if we are saved by grace?
The question of Law and being saved by grace has a lot of discussions, and some believers find it difficult to reconcile Law and grace as they read through scripture. For example, Romans 2:13 says, “For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who …
What is the difference between the spirit of bondage and the Spirit of adoption (Romans 8:15-16)?
Romans 8:15-16 “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,” To understand the meaning of the “spirit of bondage/slavery” and …