2 Timothy 3:1-5 is a quick summary of what godlessness looks like. In the last days, there will be difficult times, not only from the persecution of believers but also corruption from within the church. In this first section of the chapter, from verses 1 to 5, we see a list of morally depraved activities …
What does “Thanksgiving” mean in the Bible?
It becomes clear as we read through the scriptures that the children of God ought to give thanks everywhere and in every situation to God Almighty. Thanksgiving is essentially an “offering of thanks” to God for His gifts and mighty works in our life. It is an expression of our complete dependence on God and, …
The LORD is your portion (Psalm 16:5-6)
Psalm 16 is a psalm of confidence where David shows his trust in Jehovah. What makes this psalm different from many others is there is no mention of enemies or suffering; instead, it is a psalm of praise to Jehovah and the contentment of the psalmist for the blessings of the LORD. It is a …
In your hopelessness, hope in the LORD (Lamentations 3:25-26)
Lamentations 3:25-26“The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” The speaker in Lamentations is a man who claims to have a first-hand experience of suffering. A suffering that has been imposed on Israel because of the …
Understanding “Light and Darkness” phrases in the Bible
From the Old Testament to the New Testament, we see many instances where light and darkness phrases are used both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is a developing theme that runs throughout scripture and is symbolic of an ethical duality. Light is often used as a symbol of the saving presence of God …
What does it mean to bear fruit as a Christian?
The Bible is clear, and it teaches that, as a disciple of Christ, we are to be fruitful; that is, we are to be productive. But what does it mean to ”bear fruit” as a disciple of Christ? Fruitfulness is something God purposes for all His people from the beginning to the end. John 15:16 …