This is a difficult question that many people struggle with. At first glance, it may seem unfair that God would not choose to save everyone. However, when we examine what the Bible teaches about salvation, we gain insight into God’s reasons. The first key point is that all people are sinful and separated from God (Romans 3:23). Because God is perfectly holy and righteous, He cannot tolerate sin in His presence. Sin demands punishment, and the rightful penalty for sin is death (Romans 6:23). God’s justice and wrath against sin must be satisfied. If He simply ignored sin, He would…
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The Vatican, also known as the Vatican City, is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and the home of the Pope. It is located within the city of Rome in Italy and has an area of approximately 110 acres, making it the smallest internationally recognized independent state in the world. The name “Vatican” comes from the hill Vaticanus, where the Vatican is located. Here are some key facts about the Vatican: History The Vatican’s history is intertwined with that of the Catholic Church. In the 4th century, Emperor Constantine built the original basilica of St. Peter on Vatican Hill.…
Galatians 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” This verse contains a profound spiritual truth that every believer in Jesus Christ needs to understand – what it means to be “crucified with Christ.” Let’s explore this verse in detail: 1. The context of Galatians 2:20 First, we need to understand the context of this verse. The book of Galatians was…
The spiritual formation movement refers to the growing interest among Christians in recent decades to intentionally pursue spiritual growth and greater Christlikeness. It involves practices, disciplines, and resources aimed at developing a deeper relationship with God and living out one’s faith more fully. The goals of spiritual formation include becoming more like Christ, living in obedience to God’s word, serving others, and sharing one’s faith. At the heart of spiritual formation is the work of the Holy Spirit transforming believers into the image of Jesus Christ. As 2 Corinthians 3:18 states, “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory…
Betrothal in biblical times referred to the first part of the marriage process. It was a binding agreement between a man and woman and their families to marry at some point in the future. Here is an overview of betrothal in the Bible: Meaning and Purpose of Betrothal The word “betrothal” comes from the Hebrew word erusin which means “to pledge or consecrate.” Betrothal was a formal commitment that a man and woman made to marry each other at some future time. It was as legally binding as the marriage itself. The purpose of betrothal was to give the man…
The Luther Bible, also known as the Luther German Bible, refers to the German translation of the Bible by Martin Luther. Luther’s Bible translation was monumental, as it made the Bible accessible to common people in their own native language for the first time. Prior to Luther’s translation, the Bible was mainly available in Latin, limiting its readership to clergy and scholars. Luther’s German translation is considered a landmark event in the history of Christianity, helping fuel the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther began working on his translation of the New Testament into German in 1521 while under protective custody at…
This is a common question that many people wrestle with. On the surface, it can seem like faith in God and science are at odds. However, when we dig deeper into what the Bible teaches, we find that this is not necessarily the case. First, it’s important to recognize that science and faith answer different questions. Science seeks to understand the natural world through observation, testing, and evidence. Faith seeks to understand supernatural truths that are beyond scientific inquiry. Science can tell us a lot about the natural world, but it is limited in what it can say about God,…
# What is Neonomianism? Neonomianism is a view about the role and relationship between God’s grace and the moral law that emerged within Protestant theology in the 17th century. The term “neonomian” comes from the Greek words neos meaning “new” and nomos meaning “law”. Neonomianism stands in contrast to antinomianism, which emphasizes salvation by grace alone and downplays the continuing relevance of God’s moral law for Christians. At its core, neonomianism teaches that repentance and sincere obedience are necessary prerequisites for receiving God’s grace and forgiveness. While salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, neonomians argue…
An apostle is someone who is sent out as a representative of another, often with a special message or purpose. The word apostle comes from the Greek word apostolos which means “one who is sent out.” In the New Testament, there are two primary usages of the word apostle: 1) To refer to the twelve disciples that Jesus specifically chose and commissioned. These twelve disciples were Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. Jesus chose these twelve to be his closest followers and students during his earthly ministry.…
The Bible is called the Holy Bible because it is seen as the sacred text of Christianity. The word “Bible” comes from the Greek word “biblos” meaning “book.” The word “holy” signifies the reverence Christians have for these scriptures as the word of God. Some key reasons the Bible is considered holy include: It is Inspired by God 2 Timothy 3:16 states, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” Christians believe that while the Bible was written by human authors, the words they wrote were inspired by…