The flood that was mentioned in the Book of Genesis illustrates the justice of God, His mercy, and the wickedness of men. We can find the word “flood” in the Old Testament in thirteen instances. The Hebrew term for flood is mabbul, which means “to flow or to stream.” These words are found in the…
According to the Bible, “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.). Faith is the most important component of our Christian life. Faith cannot be bought and you cannot sell…
Fellowship is a privilege from God for us Christians to enjoy. This wonderful word comes from the Greek word, koinonia, which means “to share in common.” 1 John 1:7 says, “But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of…
The Bible mentions the word “evil” several times. It can mean something that is wicked, sinful, or morally wrong. Evil can also refer to anything that causes harm. The term is used both ways in the Word of God, and it is important for us Christians to examine it. First of all, the Bible tells…
To begin with, let’s be clear that the Bible does not command Christians to fast. It is important to know that God does not demand or require fasting. However, the Bible is also clear when it says that fasting offers myriad benefits for us Christians. Not only is fasting beneficial, but it is also profitable…
Every single one of us longs for freedom. Freedom is a basic human desire that we always want to pursue. The Bible tells us of a kind of freedom that lasts forever. Freedom that is according to the Bible means being freed from the bondage of sin. Romans 6:20-22 tells us, “When you were slaves…