Step 1: Observation—What does the passage say? Step 2: Interpretation—What does the passage mean? Step 3: Application—What am I going to do about what the passage says and means? There is more to studying and reading the bible but the below steps are foundational. The following will become second nature after practicing for a while … Continue reading How to Study the Bible in 3 Steps
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The Term Man in the NT
I was studying my bible this morning and looked up what man meant in the Vines because of Son of Man description of Jesus. As you can see below in Greek the term man is generally used to denote a human being either male or female. I know a number of women feel left out … Continue reading The Term Man in the NT
Why a Biblical Positive Confession Matters
Words have power. They can hurt and they can bless. But the power of words reaches much further than the impact they make on our emotions. Our words have supernatural power—power that changes circumstances and shapes destinies. In fact, it is our unique ability to choose and speak words that distinguishes man from the rest … Continue reading Why a Biblical Positive Confession Matters
20 Benefits of Baptism Which Cant Be Symbolic
The New Testament emphasizes baptism's vital role in salvation. It connects baptism to remission of sins, receiving the Holy Spirit, regeneration, and the assurance of salvation. Baptism serves as an obedient act of faith, facilitating a transformative relationship with Christ and resulting in a new birth, cleansing, and sanctification for believers.
The Gospel is about the Kingdom of God
The gospel that Jesus taught was about the Kingdom of God. Mark 1:14-15 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." There are 69 … Continue reading The Gospel is about the Kingdom of God
Biblical Proof for a pregnancy being a Baby
The first recorded human pregnancy occurred when Eve conceived and gave birth to Cain (Genesis 4:1). Many pregnancies followed as humanity increased upon the earth, but the Bible does not give us any details of those pregnancies until the account of Abram (Abraham) and Sarai (Sarah) in Genesis 11:30: “Now Sarai was childless because she was … Continue reading Biblical Proof for a pregnancy being a Baby
11 Things Pro-Choicers Do Not Get
BY KRISTI BURTON BROWN Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:27 EST We’re talking about real babies. Like this one. 1) It’s not about choice; it’s about abortion. I mean, really, what “choice” are we talking about here? The “choice” to what? We’re not debating the “choice” to keep your child and raise him yourself. We’re not arguing … Continue reading 11 Things Pro-Choicers Do Not Get
Bread And Cup Of Communion
‘Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High. He blessed him and said, "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High who has delivered your enemies into your hand’” (Genesis 14:18 to 20). This event between Melchizedek … Continue reading Bread And Cup Of Communion
Repentance and Baptism Not Symbolic
Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as … Continue reading Repentance and Baptism Not Symbolic
Saint or Sinner – What is Our Christian Identity?
Throughout the letters of the New Testament, Christians are called lots of things. They are the “elect” (1 Peter 1:1), “faithful brothers” (Colossians 1:2), “beloved” (1 John 2:7), “children of God” (1 John 3:2), a “holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9), and most of all they are called “saints.” Conspicuously absent from this list is the … Continue reading Saint or Sinner – What is Our Christian Identity?
Living as a Christian in this World 