Psalms 119:9“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” Psalm 119:9 is a passage for the ages, as young men and women battle the influence of sin in this world, especially in our times. The younger generations are encouraged to be free, to experience all that the …
How were people saved in the Old Testament?
Jesus Christ came into the world to make it possible for you and I to have salvation in Him, and it was made possible through His sacrificial death on the cross. Our salvation is only possible by grace alone, through faith alone, and in Christ alone. If this is the case, then how is it …
Did Jesus empty Himself of His divinity (Philippians 2:5-8)?
Philippians 2:5-8 “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, …
Jesus redeems us from the power of Satan
Jesus is our redeemer and rescuer. This truth is a fundamental reality of our belief in Jesus Christ, and in fact, Jesus is known as the “Saviour” of the world. It is crucial to understand this foundational truth because it will help you to be rooted and founded in Christ Alone. When you comprehend his …
What does “whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it (Mark 11:24)” mean?
Mark 11:24 “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” This verse is similar to other passages in the Bible that speak about prayer and receiving by believing. In a sense that you can ask anything of the Lord and He will give …
What does “where there is no vision the people perish” mean (Proverbs 29:18)?
Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” This text in Proverbs29:18 is an excellent passage but often misused from its original contextual meaning. The misuse of this passage is a problem because it distorts the entire meaning of this verse. Instead, …