This is a complex question that many believers struggle with. At times, it can seem unfair that those who reject God and live sinful lives appear to be blessed and prosperous. However, the Bible provides some insights into why God allows good things to happen even to those who do not follow Him. First, it is important to understand that all blessings ultimately come from God. As James 1:17 states, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.” Everything we have – our health, talents, resources – are gifts from God’s…
Author: Aaron Chin
The Book of Daniel is one of the major prophetic books in the Old Testament of the Bible. Written between the 7th and 2nd centuries BC, the Book of Daniel contains accounts of Daniel’s life in Babylon during the Jewish exile. It also contains a series of visions that God gave Daniel concerning the future of Israel, the coming of the Messiah, and the end times. The Book of Daniel can be divided into two main sections – the historical narratives in chapters 1-6, and the apocalyptic visions in chapters 7-12. The first section records how Daniel and his three…
The question of whether Jesus had children is an interesting one that many people have pondered. The Bible does not explicitly state whether Jesus was married or had children, but it does provide some clues that can help us think through this issue. Jesus’ marital status The Gospels never mention Jesus having a wife. There are no references to Him being married or having a romantic relationship with anyone. If Jesus had been married, it seems likely that this would have been recorded or mentioned somewhere in the Gospels. The lack of any reference to a wife indicates that Jesus…
The Book of Proverbs is one of the wisdom books in the Old Testament of the Bible. It contains profound truths and practical advice for living a godly life. The central theme of Proverbs is developing skillful living and virtue through wisdom, discipline, and the fear of the Lord. This article summarizes the key messages and themes found in the Book of Proverbs. Structure and Authorship Proverbs contains 31 chapters, with over 900 sentences of wisdom. The first 9 chapters consist of connected wise sayings and longer discourses, while chapters 10-29 contain individual proverbs of mostly two or three verses…
The tribe of Judah plays an important role in the Bible, providing key lessons and insights for Christians today. As one of the twelve tribes of Israel, Judah was descended from Jacob’s fourth son with Leah (Genesis 29:35). The tribe was named after Judah and occupied the southern parts of the Promised Land. Here are some key things we can learn from the tribe of Judah: Leadership and Kingship Judah assumed a position of leadership among the twelve tribes early on. Jacob prophesied that the scepter would not depart from Judah, indicating kingship would come from this tribe (Genesis 49:10).…
The verse in Ecclesiastes 3:11 states that God “has put eternity into man’s heart.” This is a profound statement about human nature and our innermost longings. Let’s explore what it means that we have “eternity in our hearts.” 1. Humans have an innate desire for meaning and purpose that points to eternity God made humans with a natural inclination toward the eternal. We all have a deep-seated longing for our lives to count for something meaningful and lasting. Unlike animals, humans contemplate our mortality and crave significance beyond just survival. We ache for purpose and meaning that will outlast our…
# Why are there so many fake Christians? It’s unfortunate that there are many people who profess to be Christians but do not live according to biblical principles. The Bible warns us about this and provides insight into reasons why some people are “fake” Christians. Here is an overview from Scripture: ## Lack of repentance and belief A foundational aspect of following Jesus is repentance from sin and believing in Him as Lord and Savior (Mark 1:15). Some people adopt the Christian label but have never truly repented or believed. They want the social belonging of Christianity but not the…
A Roman legion was the largest military unit in the ancient Roman army. At its peak during the Imperial era, a legion consisted of around 5,000 heavily armed and highly trained soldiers. Legions were the elite combat units that allowed Rome to conquer and control much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The organization and structure of a legion evolved over many centuries, but by the 1st century AD it had developed into a highly disciplined and effective fighting force. Each legion was commanded by a legatus legionis, a high-ranking military tribune. Under him were six military tribunes…
The Douay-Rheims Version (DRV) of the Bible is an English translation of the Latin Vulgate Bible. The New Testament was published in 1582 in Rheims, France, while the Old Testament was published in 1609-1610 in Douay, France. The DRV was the first complete Roman Catholic Bible in English and was translated from the Latin Vulgate rather than the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek languages. Some key facts about the Douay-Rheims Version: It was translated by English Catholic scholars who were living in exile during the Protestant Reformation. The goal was to provide an English Bible for English-speaking Catholics at a…
The Bible does not directly address the concept of precognition, which refers to the ability to obtain information about future events that cannot be deduced from presently available knowledge. However, there are several biblical passages that relate to the general idea of foreknowledge of the future. God’s Foreknowledge One clear theme in Scripture is that God possesses perfect knowledge of all things past, present and future. Passages such as Isaiah 46:10 state that God declares “the end from the beginning.” 1 John 3:20 says God “knows everything.” This includes complete foreknowledge of the future choices and actions of human beings,…