Saturday, December 16, 2017
Why does giving thanks to God matter?
Why does giving thanks to God matter?: Why does giving thanks to God matter? Why is thanking God important? Why should I give thanks to God?
Friday, December 15, 2017
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
What does the Bible say about the Christian's hope?
What does the Bible say about the Christian's hope?: What does the Bible say about the Christian's hope? What is the Christian's hope? Why can Christians have hope?
What is a biblical perspective on suffering? What does the Bible say about suffering?
What is a biblical perspective on suffering? What does the Bible say about suffering?: What is a biblical perspective on suffering? What does the Bible say about suffering? What is a Christian view of suffering?
Monday, December 11, 2017
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Making disciples – Why is it important?
Making disciples – Why is it important?: Making disciples – Why is it important? What does it mean to make disciples? Why does making disciples matter?
Friday, December 8, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Eliphaz and Job
Job 5:2 "For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one."
That is, say some, a man’s wrath and impatience prey upon his spirit, and so hasten his death. But the meaning seems rather to be, that “God in his anger and indignation destroys the wicked, and such as err from his precepts.” It is probable that Eliphaz intended to distinguish Job by the characters of foolish and silly one, to insinuate that all his misfortunes were owing to his folly and weakness, or to his sins and vices. By the foolish is meant the rash and inconsiderate man, who does not weigh things impartially. And by the silly one, the man who, for want of true wisdom, is soon deceived with false opinions, and with appearances of present things.
Eliphaz believed that Job had placed his trust in something, or someone, other than God. He couldn't figure out with his mind what was happening to Job, and he was seeking reasons that were logical. We find that with many of the people who study the book of Job, they are so busy trying to figure out what Job did to cause this calamity that they miss the whole meaning of the book. Job did not do anything to bring this problem on. The fact that he was righteous in the sight of God caused this.
Verses 3-7: Eliphaz was convinced that ‘trouble” always starts somewhere; it does not just “happen” such as (“trouble spring out of the ground”). By saying that he had seen sinners prosper (“taking root”), only to lose everything in the end, Eliphaz wrongly suggested that Job’s sin led to the death of his children.
Verses 8-27: Speaking in spiritual platitudes, Job’s friend presumed to know the cause of Job’s suffering. Eliphaz also told him if he would just submit (“despise not”), to the (“chastening of the Almighty”), Job would reap a harvest of blessing. But no one can make such a prediction. Eliphaz modeled how not to address another person’s affliction.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Viewpoint
John relates Jesus’ life from a heavenly point of view, while Matthew relates it from a Jewish point of view, Luke from a Greek point of view, and Mark from a Roman viewpoint. As a consequence, John is the only Gospel author who wrote to a universal audience. Why did he write the book? Here is John’s answer to that question:
“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
John 20:31
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
David's time of rest
Psalm 35: 27 meaning When David's enemies were confused and ashamed (verse 26) his friends are naturally happy. They do this partly out of sympathy, and partly because their own interests are bound up in their leader. If David had been captured by Saul, David's followers would have been put to death or exiled (Saul was hunting David on the mountain). God desired for David's present troubles to stop, and that he enjoys a time of peace. I think he was enduring much stress in his life at this time. All this stress can take a toll on a person's body. God knew this, that is probably why God desired the troubles to stop. God granted this time of rest and peace to him somewhat at Ziglag (1 Samuel 27:4-7), more fully when he came into his kingdom (2 Samuel 5:1-16)
Fear
The Bible does not mention to not be afraid of criminals. We should all take proper precautions to avoid these situations although sometimes they cannot be avoided. The Bible does say that God did not give Christians a spirit of fear ( 2 Timothy 1:7). Man cannot harm us beyond God's will for us ( Psalm 118:6; Psalm 56:11). God promises to protect His own from all that is not finally good for them ( Psalm 91:14). God will be with us and help us and uphold us in in times of trouble (Isaiah 41:10, 13). Terrors will come, some people will die but not a hair on our heads will perish ( Luke 21: 10-11, 18). Nothing will happen to God's own children until the time appointed ( John 7:30). When God is your helper nobody can harm you ( Hebrews 13:6; Romans 8:31). The Lord, our protector, is great and awesome ( Nehemiah 4:14).
A spirit of fear does not come from God. God protects His own.
Catholic religion
Catholics approach God by confessing their sins to a priest. The Bible says that we can approach God himself (Hebrews 4:16). The Bible is clear that God wants us to pray to him, to communicate with Him, and ask Him for the things we need (Philippians 4:6; Matthew 7:7-8; 1 John 5:14-15). There is no need for mediators (priest) or intermediaries such as Mary or saints. Christ is the one and only mediator between God and mankind (1Timothy 2:5). Both Christ and the Holy Spirit are interceding on our behalf (Romans 8:26-27; Hebrews 7:25).
Monday, December 4, 2017
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Friday, December 1, 2017
lead
The English word “lead” originated from an Anglo Saxon word, laeden, that meant to follow a course. The original meaning did not involve having, or demanding, followers. Followers originally meant, in effect, fellow-ers – people who walked along the same journey. They did not strive to become the leader of everyone else who were going in the same direction. In it’s pure form lead simply meant to be led by what is right. It was a sound method because human leaders come and go, what is right is always there for you and all others who will come later on the same right course. It is that actual meaning of “lead” ” that is found in true Christianity ” that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty”.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
What do people mean when they say they believe in Jesus?
What do people mean when they say they believe in Jesus?: What do people mean when they say they believe in Jesus? What does it mean to believe in Jesus? How can I believe in Jesus?
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Saturday, November 25, 2017
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