The verse “seek the Lord while he may be found” comes from Isaiah 55:6 which says, “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.” This verse points to an important biblical truth that there is a window of opportunity we have to seek God and find salvation in Him, and that window will not remain open forever. Let’s explore in detail what Isaiah 55:6 means and what the Bible as a whole teaches about seeking God while there is still time. The Context of Isaiah 55:6 Isaiah 55 falls in the later part…
Author: Aaron Chin
Having daily devotions is an important spiritual discipline for Christians. Through regular Bible reading, prayer, meditation, and reflection, Christians can grow deeper in their relationship with God, understand His Word more fully, and receive strength and guidance for each day. Here are some key reasons why daily devotions are valuable for Christians: 1. It helps transform our minds and renew our thinking One of the goals of the Christian life is to become more like Jesus Christ. This involves a renewal of our minds and thinking (Romans 12:2). Through spending regular time in God’s Word and prayer, our minds are…
The phrase “a drop in a bucket” is used in Isaiah 40:15 which says, “Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, and are accounted as the dust on the scales; behold, he takes up the coastlands like fine dust.” (ESV) This verse is part of a passage in Isaiah chapters 40-48 known as the “Servant songs” which prophesy about the coming Messiah who will bring salvation to Israel and the nations. In Isaiah 40:15, God is contrasting the insignificance and worthlessness of the nations compared to His greatness and power. The nations and coastlands which may seem…
The Bible frequently refers to the moon as a “light” (Isaiah 13:10, Isaiah 30:26, Ezekiel 32:7, Mark 13:24, etc.). This may seem puzzling at first, since the moon does not produce its own light like the sun. However, there are several good reasons why the Bible speaks of the moon in this way: 1. The moon reflects sunlight. Even though the moon does not generate its own light, it reflects large amounts of light from the sun. In fact, the moon reflects between 3-12% of sunlight, depending on its phase. So while not a direct light source, the moon appears…
The topic of “church-hopping” refers to the practice of individuals frequently changing the church they attend instead of committing to one local congregation. While the Bible does not explicitly use the term “church-hopping,” it does provide principles for how believers should view and relate to the local church that can offer wisdom on this issue. The most fundamental principle is that all true believers are part of the universal church – the body of Christ (Ephesians 1:22-23). So at the highest level, it’s biblical for Christians to have unity and fellowship with other Christians, no matter what local church they…
Sola scriptura is a Latin phrase meaning “scripture alone” and is a foundational theological principle held by many Protestant Christians. It emphasizes that the Bible alone is the supreme and final authority for doctrine and practice for Christians. According to sola scriptura, the Bible alone is the ultimate source for spiritual truth and moral guidance. The doctrine rejects any tradition or extra-biblical teachings as being equal in authority to the Bible. Sola scriptura asserts that the Bible, as the divinely inspired Word of God, is complete and sufficient for discerning Christian teaching and living a holy life. The doctrine emerged…
Ordinances and sacraments are important practices in the Christian faith that are instituted by Christ and serve as outward signs of inward grace. While there are similarities between the two, there are also key differences that set them apart. A sacrament refers to a sacred religious ceremony or ritual that imparts divine grace directly to the participant. Sacraments are believed to have been instituted by Christ himself and are common across many Christian denominations. The two sacraments nearly unanimously recognized are baptism and Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist or Lord’s Supper. Some denominations recognize up to seven sacraments,…
The doctrine of the inerrancy of Scripture is a crucial one for Christians to understand. At its core, it affirms that the Bible is entirely true and without error in all that it affirms. This extends to matters of faith, history, science and more. When referring to the inerrancy of Scripture, the emphasis is usually placed on the original manuscripts as they were first written by the biblical authors. This raises the question – does the inerrancy of the Bible only apply to the original manuscripts, or do we have an inerrant Bible today? There are a few key considerations…
The general epistles, also known as the catholic epistles, are a collection of letters in the New Testament written by various authors to early Christian churches. The word “catholic” in this context means “universal” or “general”, indicating that these letters were not addressed to any specific individual or location, but rather to a broader audience across the early Christian world. There are seven general epistles in the New Testament: James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude These letters provide valuable insight into the issues facing the early church, including persecution, false teachings, church leadership, and…
Asking questions is an important part of learning, growing, and building relationships. However, there are helpful guidelines from the Bible that can improve how we ask questions. Here are some key principles to keep in mind: Ask with a Humble Spirit We should approach questions with humility, not arrogance. Don’t ask questions to try to prove someone wrong or show off what you know. Be sincerely interested in learning more and gaining wisdom (Proverbs 15:33). Adopt a student mentality rather than acting like you have all the answers. Ask at the Right Time Timing matters when asking questions. Don’t interrupt…