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 …
Did Jesus give authority to forgive sins (John 20:23)?
In John 20:19-23, Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection and commissions the disciples to continue the work of Christ by giving them the Holy Spirit. John 20:21-22 says, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said …
No one has seen God, but Christ makes Him known (John 1:18)
This passage in John 1:18 speaks about the fact that no one has seen God, yet “the only God” (Jesus Christ) who is at the Father’s side has made him known. In John 1:1-18, the focus is all on Jesus Christ. The chapter begins before the world began and in the place where God dwells with …
Does Jesus heal today?
The question of healing is essential to understand and apply in a believer’s life. It is a valid question that needs to be asked and understood biblically. The simple answer is, “Yes, Jesus still heals today.” But to understand “healing”, we also need to understand it correctly according to the word of God. The New …