Being of good courage is an important theme in the Bible. Psalm 27:14 says “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”. This verse encourages us to find courage and strength in God even in difficult times. Here are some key reasons why we should be of good courage according to the Bible: God is with us One of the main reasons we can be of good courage is that God promises to be with us always. We do not have to face difficulties alone. Passages like Deuteronomy 31:6 remind us that…
Author: Aaron Chin
The phrase “redeeming the time” comes from Ephesians 5:16, which says “making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” To understand what this means, we need to look at the context of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. In Ephesians 5, Paul is instructing the Ephesian believers on how to live wisely and make the most of their new life in Christ. He contrasts living wisely with living foolishly (5:15-17). The foolish live for temporary pleasure and self-indulgence, while the wise understand God’s will and seek to please Him. Because we live in a fallen world where…
The name Jesus has great significance in the Bible and for Christians. Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua or Y’shua, meaning “Yahweh is salvation.” In the New Testament, Jesus is the son of God and the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament. Here is an overview of the meaning and importance of the name Jesus based on the Bible: Jesus Means “Yahweh is Salvation” The name Jesus comes from the Hebrew name Yeshua/Y’shua, meaning “Yahweh is salvation.” In Matthew 1:21 an angel tells Joseph to name Mary’s son Jesus “for he will save his people from…
The existence of demons is a controversial topic that often elicits strong opinions on both sides. According to the Bible, demons are evil spirits that serve Satan in opposition to God’s purposes. There are dozens of references to demons throughout both the Old and New Testaments, leaving little doubt that the authors of Scripture believed demons to be real. At the same time, some modern thinkers view references to demons as merely symbolic of evil, psychological disorders, or primitive superstition. Looking deeper at what the Bible says about demons can help shed light on this debate. Old Testament References to…
When Were the Gospels Written? The four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – are the first four books of the New Testament section of the Bible. They chronicle the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. But when exactly were these accounts written? Determining when the Gospels were composed is important for understanding how close they were to the life of Jesus, and for assessing their historical reliability. Scholars have proposed various date ranges, but there is no consensus. Here is an overview of the evidence and theories regarding when the four Gospels were written: The Gospel of Mark…
The story of Adam and Eve being naked and unashamed in the Garden of Eden is found in Genesis 2:25, which states, “And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” This verse comes right after God creates Eve to be Adam’s wife and brings her to him in the garden. Up until this point, Adam had been alone, but now he had a companion and partner in Eve. When Scripture describes Adam and Eve as being “naked” it simply means that they had no clothing on. Prior to their fall into sin, there was no…
The Bible has a lot to say about human nature and what it means to be human. At the core, the Bible teaches that humans are created in the image of God, yet flawed due to sin and in need of salvation. By examining key passages throughout Scripture, we can gain insight into the complexities of human nature from a biblical perspective. Humans Created in the Image of God In Genesis 1:26-27, the Bible says “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness’…So God created man in his own image, in the image of God…
The Bible teaches that when Jesus Christ returns, He will be riding on a white horse. This imagery is found in Revelation 19:11-16: Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.…
Ephesians 1:3 says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.” This verse teaches us that God the Father has abundantly blessed believers in Christ with “every spiritual blessing” in the heavenly realm. But what exactly does this mean? To understand what “every spiritual blessing” refers to, we first need to examine the context of Ephesians 1. The overriding theme of this chapter is God’s glorious plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. In verses 3-14, Paul offers an extended eulogy praising God for…
The existence of heaven is a fundamental belief in Christianity. The Bible provides many details about heaven and affirms that it is a real place prepared by God for those who believe in Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, heaven is portrayed as God’s dwelling place above the skies (Psalm 11:4, 103:19). After creating the heavens and earth, God “rests” in heaven (Genesis 2:1). The Psalms describe God looking down from heaven at the earth below (Psalm 53:2, 102:19). Heaven is described as a place of glory, beauty, and perfection in the presence of God. The New Testament expands on…