This is a question that many people ask. With so many religions in the world, each claiming to be true, how can someone know which one is actually correct? This article will examine what the Bible has to say about this important topic. The Bible Claims There is Only One True God The Bible clearly teaches that there is only one true God. Deuteronomy 6:4 states “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” Isaiah 45:5 also declares “I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God.” The God of the…
Author: Aaron Chin
The term “agrapha” refers to sayings attributed to Jesus that are not found in the canonical gospels of the New Testament. “Agrapha” is a Greek word meaning “unwritten things.” These sayings come from a variety of early Christian sources and were passed down through oral tradition before being recorded in texts outside the biblical canon. The agrapha provide interesting additional information about Jesus and his teachings. However, because they were not included in the New Testament, most modern scholars remain cautious about accepting them as authentic words of Jesus. Their origin and validity is debated in biblical scholarship. There are…
The words “Into your hands I commit my spirit” were some of Jesus’ last words as he hung on the cross, moments before he died. They are recorded in Luke 23:46 which says, “Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!’ And having said this he breathed his last.” This simple but profound statement provides deep insight into Jesus’ heart and mindset as he willingly gave up his life on the cross. First, by crying out to God as his “Father”, Jesus was expressing trust in God’s love and care. Despite…
Enoch is a fascinating biblical figure who is mentioned several times throughout Scripture. Though not a lot is said about Enoch, the Bible provides some key details about his life and unique relationship with God. Enoch in Genesis The first biblical mention of Enoch is in Genesis 5, which provides a genealogy from Adam to Noah. In this list, it states that Enoch was the son of Jared and the father of Methuselah (Genesis 5:18-21). Two unique details are highlighted about Enoch in Genesis: Enoch “walked with God” (Genesis 5:22, 24) God “took” Enoch when he was 365 years old…
The prospect of colonizing Mars has captured the imagination of many people in recent years. Private companies like SpaceX are actively developing plans and technology to make it happen within the next decade or two. For Christians, the idea raises important questions about how colonizing another planet aligns with biblical principles and teachings. Overall, the Bible does not directly address space colonization since it was written long before such things were technologically feasible. However, Christians can analyze the general principles and themes in Scripture to help think through this issue. Here are several key considerations: 1. Stewardship of creation In…
The Nephilim were the offspring of the “sons of God” and the “daughters of men” before the Flood, according to Genesis 6:1-4. There has been much debate over the identity of the “sons of God.” Some believe they were fallen angels who mated with human women, while others think they were the godly line of Seth intermarrying with the ungodly Cainites. Those who hold the fallen angel view believe the Nephilim were supernatural giants. This raises the question of whether Nephilim descendants could exist today. Let’s look at what the Bible reveals about the origin, nature, and fate of the…
To be “born of God” means to experience spiritual birth or regeneration by the power of the Holy Spirit. This concept comes from several passages in Scripture: John 1:12-13 says, “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” Here, being “born of God” is contrasted with natural physical birth – it is a spiritual birth that comes about when we receive Christ by faith. 1…
The majestic plural, also known as the royal “we” or the divine “we,” is a grammatical form where a singular subject refers to themselves using a plural pronoun. This form is often used to convey grandeur, authority, and power. In the Bible, the majestic plural is commonly used when God is speaking or being spoken about. Definition and Origins of the Majestic Plural The majestic plural emerged in ancient times when monarchs would use “we” or “us” to refer to themselves instead of “I” or “me” in order to amplify their status and authority. The plural would convey a sense…
The fear of death is a universal human experience. Whether we admit it or not, the inevitability of our own mortality weighs heavily on all of our minds. For Christians, overcoming this fear means turning to what the Bible has to say about death and the afterlife. The first key truth that the Bible teaches is that death is a consequence of sin. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, sin entered the world and with it came death. As Romans 5:12 (ESV) tells us, “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man,…
1 Corinthians 13:6 says, “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” This verse comes in the middle of Paul’s famous discourse on love in 1 Corinthians 13, where he describes the nature and character of genuine Christian love. To properly understand this verse, we first need to look at the context. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul contrasts love with spiritual gifts like prophecy, knowledge, and faith. He argues that these gifts are meaningless without love. Love is greater than any spiritual gift because it comes from God and reflects His nature (1 John 4:8). In verses…