When we read through the Old and New Testaments, fasting is associated with solemn prayer. Examples of fasting are usually associated with mourning, grieving, repentance or when making critical decisions. At other times fasting takes place when the people needed God’s favour, provision, and protection in a time of trial. An example of this was …
What does it mean that God is jealous? (Exodus 20:5)
Exodus 20:5 “You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me,” In this passage, God declares that He is a “jealous” God. How are …
Are all sins equal to God?
It is quite common for Christians to assume that all sins are equal to God. It could be because the Bible teaches that any sin separates us from God. Romans 3:23 says, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God“. James 2:10 also says, “For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in …
What does it mean to be a lukewarm Christian (Rev 3:15-16)?
We have often heard the term “lukewarm Christian” used in church, and we have a vague understanding of what it means. Let us look at scripture to get a complete understanding of its meaning and to self-examine our relationship with Jesus, measuring if we are hot, cold, or lukewarm? One of the most popular passages …
What is the New Covenant?
As Christians, we often talk about the New Covenant established through the death and resurrection of Jesus in His blood. But what exactly is the New Covenant, and how is it different to the Old Covenant? God has a single plan of redemption for humanity, and the covenants with man unfold that one plan. There …
Does the Bible teach a literal hell?
Recently, I had a conversation with someone who has been told the Bible does not teach a literal hell where the wicked are sent for eternal judgment. Let us examine what scriptures teach about a literal hell. Firstly, no one likes to think about hell and eternal suffering – or think of God as a …