As believers, we often hear the phrase or use the term “the word of God”. What exactly does it mean? Let us look at the scriptures to understand it. In its simplest form, this phrase is referred to the Bible, all the books from Genesis to Revelation. These words are God speaking to us through …
Once useless but now useful (Philemon 8-12)
Philemon 8-12 “8 Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, 9 yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—I, Paul, an old man and now a prisoner also for Christ Jesus— 10 I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment. 11 (Formerly he was …
What does it mean to “bless the Lord”?
When we think of the word “to bless the Lord”, some people have difficulty comprehending its meaning. Especially knowing that God is the one who can truly bless a person. If only God has that sovereign authority, then how can a mere man bless the Lord. We find many passages in the bible, such a …
What is the meaning of “the Kingdom of God is at hand”? (Mark 1:14-15)
Question: Mark 1:14,15 makes belief in the Gospel of the Kingdom the first step in salvation. What is meant by the Kingdom of God in the teaching of Jesus? The question is about the Kingdom of God and what the Kingdom of God means in the teaching of Jesus and salvation? In Mark 1:14-15, Jesus …
Spiritual gifts and how to identify a powerful leader?
This study is in response to a question regarding spiritual gifts and what constitutes someone’s status and power as a minister of Christ, and is it measured by the number of signs and wonders someone does? How do you measure such spirituality? This question was raised by someone struggling to understand spiritual gifts. In their …
Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16)
What does Jesus mean when He commanded His disciples to “be wise as serpents and innocent as doves” in Matthew 10:16? Over time I have heard many misuses of these passages, especially by applying them to your business life and various other situations. To truly understand Jesus’s meaning, we must always begin with the context. …