Proverbs 1:5 “A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:” Articles have been appearing online lately that are sure to cause some questions about the Bible and Christianity. I want to answer some of them from a Bible perspective. The question of agreement between… Read More »
This verse in Proverbs gives every believer good advice. Our hearts, which refers to our thoughts, motives, and inclinations, has a tendency to naturally go back to its old ways. Jesus said, in Matthew 15:19: “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.” As Christians, our minds can… Read More »
Romans 8:30 “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” Various Christian groups and denominations argue about the doctrine that teaches “once saved always saved.” Despite their arguments, it is what the Bible teaches. This verse proves it… Read More »
Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is … faith” Faith is very essential to living the Christian life. It has no substitute, nor can it be faked. You either have it or you do not. Many believers today do not understand the need for faith in daily life. They know they had it… Read More »
Philemon 1:6 “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” It is possible to tell others about Christ and yet see little or no fruit from it. Others will see a lot of fruit because of their witness. It must… Read More »
I Corinthians 16:13 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” In the closing verses of I Corinthians, Paul provides some final words of instructions to the Corinthian church. His words about what God wants of us are given in four distinct phrases. Here is a look at each one… Read More »
Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Interestingly, the word “faith” is only used 2X in the Old Testament, but it occurs in 229 verses in the New Testament. Truly, it reveals the importance of faith in the life of the New Testament believer that God wants… Read More »
I Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” In this letter to a young preacher, the Apostle Paul warns him that some believers are going to depart from the faith. The reason: They will be… Read More »
Psalm 71:5,6 “For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.” David had trusted God to be His Savior at a… Read More »
Matthew 21:21,22 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be… Read More »