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 …
The word “famine” was first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 26:1. Due to that particular famine, Abraham was compelled to travel to the land of Egypt. When we hear the word famine, most of us react negatively. Of course, who wants to starve or be hungry? Even though famine can bring hunger and lead …
The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:27, 34). It all happened when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, a virgin who was betrothed to Joseph (Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused 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 …
Can Christ be fully God and at the same time fully human? The validity and sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice hinges upon the answer to this question. It is a mystery about the two natures of Christ, one that is quite baffling and, with our finite minds, cannot be fully comprehended. The full divinity and the …
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 …
In most parts of the world − in different cultures and throughout history − you can find the usage of alcoholic beverages in different varieties and applications; for different celebrations, recreation, hobbies, rituals, traditions, and even medical purposes. You can find the earliest account of fermented drink in the story of Noah when after the …
When God created the world, he created the animals of the sea and air on the fifth day and the land animals on the sixth day (Genesis 1:20-25). That was probably a wonderful and majestic sight to see each creature from the land, sea, and air, one by one, coming into existence in different colors, …
Emotions are God-given gifts and have been given to us for our benefit. However, like everything else, it must be stewarded properly. When we talk about anger, it usually leads us to ask if being angry is a sin. The Bible says: (Ephesians 4:26-27 KJV) 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the …