For people who have been part of a church community, hearing the word “fellowship” is not uncommon. In order for us to truly understand what the Bible says about fellowship, it is essential that we first understand its original root word, which is “koinonia” in Greek. When the Bible mentions koinonia (Acts 2:42), it means …
Faith
The Bible has a lot to say when it comes to fear. We can find hundreds of instances of fear in the Word of God. However, by carefully examining the scriptures, we find that not all fear is the same. In fact, there are two types of fear that the Bible specifically talks about. The …
A man and a woman who wish to wed are subject to cultural and legal obligations through the institution of marriage. This is because marriage is a custom. Similarly, the same union between a man and a woman is also bound by God. It is a covenant entered into by the spouses before God in …
Being a widow is an unpleasant experience that affects not only the widow herself but the significant others who are left behind to take care of her and her children. Generally, it can be associated with negative emotions and experiences, but the Bible has been explicit that widows are not to be left behind to …
Understanding the resurrection of Jesus Christ is foundational to our Christian faith. The Bible tells us that without the resurrection of Jesus, our faith is useless. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:14, “If Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless.” (NLT) If this is how crucial …
Trusting God and believing in Him is the essence of righteousness. When the Bible says unbelief, it means that we are not satisfied with believing and fellowshipping with God. Unbelief is simply a discontentment with God’s presence, provision, and promises. Christians are encouraged by the Lord himself to be satisfied and content in Him. Belief …
Faith is a blessing to us all and gives us great happiness and peace at all times. For us to strengthen our faith, it is vital that we read the Word of God, as learning the importance of true faith is necessary for Christians. We might have heard the word “faith” countless times, but it …
Encouraging one another is beneficial to Christians, as it can bring joy and healing to a despondent heart. As Christians, we are called to encourage one another. Taking care of our brothers and sisters in Christ is part of God’s will for us who were quickened by the Holy Spirit. It is clear what the …
We can find many stories of people in the Bible who had dreams or visions from God. One of the most popular stories of dreams in the Bible is the story of Joseph, who was thrown into prison after being falsely accused. The Bible tells us in Genesis 40:5: “While they were in prison, Pharaoh’s …
What makes a mother willingly put her own life at risk to save her son’s life? What makes a father work so hard, to the point of utter exhaustion, just to provide for his children’s education? What makes a husband give up his own happiness and comfort to take care of his severely ill wife …