Prayer is a crucial part of a relationship with Jesus Christ, and it is how we communicate with God. Prayer is so vital in the life of a believer that the Bible teaches us to “Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).” In fact, prayer is an essential discipline that leads to a spirit of worship …
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 …
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Frank Fulop 24 February 2014 Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb. (Revelation 19:9) Have you ever wondered in the Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) (see also Luke 14:15-24), as the king invited anyone off the streets, the bad as well as the good, how is it that …