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 …
The difference between biblical hope and wishful thinking?
Understanding “hope” from a biblical perspective is vital because it differs from how we use it or according to the world’s view. When we usually use the word hope, it is used in the sense of wishful thinking without any certainty of its fulfilment. For example, if we say, “I hope to see you soon,” …
Question: I need more understanding on spiritual gifts?
Question: I need more enlightenment on the issue of spiritual gifts. Is the manifestation of spiritual gifts a gradual process? How can I know my spiritual gift? I don’t see this in my spiritual life in terms of visions and trances. I tried to go deeper into the things of God, but I cannot see …
What does the parable of the talents mean in Matthew 25:14-30?
To understand the “parable of the talents,” we need to look beyond the surface of the story itself and examine the lesson that Jesus is teaching. Like always, we must begin with the context in which this parable is spoken. To do so, we must read Matthew chapters 24 and 25. In these chapters, Jesus …
What did Jesus mean when He said we must eat His flesh and drink His blood (John 6:53-56)?
Please take a moment to read John 6 to understand the context and examine what Jesus meant by eating His flesh and drinking His blood for eternal life? In John 6:1-21, Jesus miraculously feeds five thousand people who had been following Him. When the people saw this sign Jesus had done, they declared, “This is indeed …