The creation story is one of the most well-known Bible stories. It is found in the first two chapters of Genesis and describes how God created the heavens, the earth, and everything in them in six days. Here is an overview of the key events in the biblical creation story: Day 1 – God creates light On the first day, God said “Let there be light,” and there was light. God separated the light from the darkness, calling the light “day” and the darkness “night” (Genesis 1:3-5). This marked the beginning of time. Day 2 – God creates the sky…
Author: Aaron Chin
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important scriptures in Hinduism. It contains the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield, and touches on many important philosophical concepts. Here is an overview of what the Bhagavad Gita contains in 9000 words: The setting of the Bhagavad Gita is the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where the Pandavas and Kauravas are set to engage in war. Arjuna, the skilled archer and warrior, surveys the battlefield and becomes overcome with despair at the thought of fighting against his family and killing his relatives and teachers. He turns to his charioteer, Lord…
Being above reproach or blameless is an important biblical concept that relates to living a godly, righteous life. Here is an overview of what the Bible teaches about being blameless and above reproach: Definitions The words “blameless” and “above reproach” are used repeatedly throughout Scripture to describe the behavior and character that God desires from His people. Some key definitions include: – Blameless – Free from fault or defect; having no just cause for blame or accusation. Morally upright and virtuous. – Above reproach – Free from any charge of wrongdoing; having an untarnished reputation. Characterized by integrity and innocence.…
Leprosy is mentioned frequently throughout the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. There are a few key reasons why this disease is discussed so prominently: 1. Leprosy was highly prevalent in biblical times In the ancient Near East, leprosy was widespread and highly visible. Archaeological evidence indicates that leprosy (known today as Hansen’s disease) was present in the region as far back as 4000 BC. Given how contagious leprosy is, it’s no surprise that there were many leprosy sufferers during biblical times. Leprosy’s disfiguring effects also meant that those with the disease were often ostracized from society and…
Psalm 2:12 says “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” This verse raises an important question – what does it mean to “kiss the Son”? To understand this verse, we first need to understand the context and background of Psalm 2. This psalm is considered a royal psalm, meaning it is about the king of Israel. In this psalm, David speaks prophetically about the rebellion of the nations against God and His Anointed One, the Messiah. The psalm describes the…
Noah’s Ark is one of the most well-known Bible stories. God instructed Noah to build a massive ark to save his family and representatives of all the animals from a worldwide flood that would destroy everything on earth. This amazing event raises many questions that people have been curious about for centuries. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Noah’s Ark and what the Bible reveals in response. Why did God send the flood during Noah’s time? Genesis 6:5-7 explains that God sent the flood as a judgment on the extreme wickedness of the human race at…
Dynamic Monarchianism is a Christian theological view that emphasizes the oneness and singleness of God the Father. It emerged in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD as a response to Trinitarian theology, which posits that God exists as three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Dynamic Monarchianism, also known as Adoptionism or psilanthropism, holds that God the Father alone is God, and that Jesus was a human who was indwelt by God’s Spirit and exalted to divine status at his resurrection. Jesus did not preexist as the divine Son, but was ‘adopted’ as God’s Son. The key tenets of…
The Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost refer to the same Person within the Trinity of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit is one part of the triune God, along with God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). Throughout the Old and New Testaments, the Holy Spirit is referred to by various names, titles, and symbols that reveal His divine nature, works, and ministry. The most common terms are the “Holy Spirit” and “Holy Ghost.” The word “spirit” in Hebrew is “ruach” and in Greek is “pneuma.” Both words mean “breath” or “wind.” The Holy Spirit is the breath of…
Prayer is vital to the Christian life. Through prayer, we communicate with God, build our relationship with Him, seek His will, ask for provision and protection, find comfort in times of need, and much more. Setting aside time each day to pray and read God’s Word is crucial for every believer. Here are some key reasons why consistent daily prayer is so important: 1. It deepens our intimacy with God Daily prayer allows us to develop a close, intimate relationship with our heavenly Father. Just as we need regular, quality time with loved ones and friends to nurture those relationships,…
Extreme unction, also known as last rites or anointing of the sick, is a ritual in the Catholic Church consisting of a priest anointing a dying person with oil and praying over them. The purpose is to spiritually prepare someone for death and help strengthen them as they make their final journey. This sacrament has biblical origins and is based on James 5:14-15 which says, “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will…