Romans 1:17 “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” In this passage, we are taught that the “righteous shall live by faith.” The Apostle Paul is quoting from Habakuk 2:4, and as we read the passage, two subjects stand out. One …
Why did Jesus ask His disciples to buy swords in Luke 22:35-38?
Luke 22: 35-38 says, “And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his …
What is the “vision” a Christian should have?
Should Christians have a personal vision, and what must that vision look like? We are often taught to have personal goals and missions in life as believers, but these are often taught as man-centred, self-focused visions of what we want to achieve for ourselves. What can we learn from the Bible about personal visions as …
What does “For freedom Christ has set us free” mean (Galatians 5:1)?
Galatians 5:1“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” When we read this passage in Galatians 5:1, do we fully understand the meaning of being “set free”? Does it mean that we are free to do anything we like since Christ has died …
Was Jesus dead for three days and three nights (Matthew 12:40)?
In Matthew 12:40, Jesus says, “For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” This statement from Jesus suggests that after His crucifixion, He will be in the grave for 72 …