2 Tim 2:15 "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."
Are Christians free from sinning? When we read specific passages from the Bible, it seems as though Christians must be completely free from sin. Some passages include: Romans 6:1-2 “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live …
Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (ESV) When reading this passage using different translations of the Bible, you will notice an extra clause at the end of this passage in many translations. For example: New International VersionTherefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in …
Some Christian denominations believe that speaking in tongues is evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit. In addition, believers in these churches are constantly encouraged to seek after receiving the gift of tongues. When they cannot do so, they are often advised to utter whatever comes into their minds and consider it the gift …
Philippians 1:21 is a very well known passage amongst believers, but what does it mean and how can we apply it to our lives? To understand it we must read the surrounding passages from verses 19 to 26. Philippians 1:19-26 is a passage that shows Paul’s confidence in the purpose of his life and living …
Frank Fulop 28 August 2008 For by him (God) all things were created … all things were created by him and for him. (Colossians 1:16) Every living soul belongs to me (God). (Ezekiel 18:4) The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. (1 Corinthians 10:26) Have you ever heard people say, “There is no nothing in the Bible about abortion”, or “Where in …
The story of Balaam is first mentioned in the book of Numbers in chapters 22 to 24. Take some time to read these chapters to understand the context. The story revolves around Balak, the king of Moab, asking Balaam to curse Israel for a reward. Israel was on their way to the promised land and …