Christian socialism is a form of religious socialism based on the teachings of Jesus in the Bible. It emphasizes caring for the poor and vulnerable, promoting equality, and criticizing the injustices of capitalism. The goal is to create a society based on cooperation, sharing, and social justice rather than competition and private profit. Some key principles of Christian socialism include: – Caring for the poor and vulnerable – The Bible instructs Christians to care for the poor, widowed, orphaned and all who are vulnerable in society (James 1:27, Isaiah 1:17). Christian socialists believe the church should help meet people’s basic…
Author: Emma Price
The Bible contains numerous references and allusions to the divinity of Jesus Christ. Here are some of the strongest biblical arguments for the divinity of Christ: 1. Jesus’s claims about himself Jesus made several bold claims about his own identity and relationship with God the Father that imply his divinity. For example: “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30 ESV) “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9 ESV) “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58 ESV) – Jesus invoking the divine name of God (“I AM”) from Exodus 3:14 Jesus claimed to possess equality with God…
The Bible does not explicitly state that Jesus was a carpenter, but there are several passages that imply he worked as one prior to beginning his ministry. The strongest evidence comes from Mark 6:3, where Jesus is referred to as “the carpenter, the son of Mary.” Matthew 13:55 also refers to Jesus as “the carpenter’s son.” From these verses, it seems clear that carpentry was the family trade of Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. Most scholars conclude from this evidence that Jesus likely worked as a carpenter alongside Joseph before beginning his ministry around age 30. There are also hints that…
The Needs of the World Overwhelm Me. Am I Too Sensitive? The world today is filled with suffering, injustice, and overwhelming needs. For many sensitive souls, the constant barrage of world problems feels too heavy to bear. The 24-hour news cycle brings urgent issues directly into our homes. Social media exposes global tragedies in real-time. The sheer amount of pain and problems in the world can leave caring people exhausted and despairing. If you identify as a highly sensitive person, the world’s troubles may weigh on you even more. You may have a deep sense of justice and desire to…
Baal Peor is mentioned several times in the Bible as a pagan god that the Israelites worshipped and sacrificed to, provoking the anger of God. The name means “Lord of Peor”, and Peor seems to refer to a mountain or site where Baal was worshipped (Numbers 23:28). The first mention of Baal Peor is in Numbers 25. The Israelites were encamped in the plains of Moab near the Jordan River, across from Jericho. The Moabite women invited the Israelite men to the sacrifices of their gods, and the Israelite men ate food sacrificed to dead idols and yoked themselves to…
The story of Jesus cursing the fig tree is found in two of the Gospels – Matthew 21:18-22 and Mark 11:12-14, 20-25. Here is the account from Mark: “On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. And he said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it. As they…
Becoming a prayer warrior starts with a desire to develop a deeper relationship with God through prayer. Prayer warriors make prayer a priority in their daily lives and devote themselves to praying for others, situations, and issues regularly. Here are some tips from the Bible on how to grow as a prayer warrior: 1. Pray persistently Jesus emphasized the importance of persistent prayer in Luke 18:1-8 (ESV), sharing the parable of the persistent widow who kept appealing to an unjust judge until he granted her request. Though we appeal to a loving God rather than an unjust judge, Jesus highlights…
The Bible sets forth specific qualifications for those who would serve in the office of apostle. An apostle was one of the foundational leaders of the early church, appointed directly by Jesus Christ. The qualifications for apostleship in the Bible are as follows: Chosen Directly by Jesus The primary qualification for being an apostle was being personally chosen, appointed, and commissioned by Jesus Christ. The original 12 apostles met this qualification, having been called by Jesus during His earthly ministry (Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16). Matthias, who replaced Judas, was also personally selected by the risen Christ (Acts 1:21-26). The apostle…
The phrase “a house divided cannot stand” originates from the Bible in Matthew 12:25, where Jesus states “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.” This statement carries profound meaning and truth that remains highly relevant today. At its core, this phrase conveys that division and disunity lead to weakness and collapse. Jesus uses the imagery of a divided house or kingdom to illustrate how destructive inner conflict can be. Just as a house with internal cracks and splits will eventually crumble and fall, a group of people rife with…
The expression “dust and ashes” is used several times in the Old Testament, usually to signify mourning, repentance, or humility before God. One prominent example is Job, who after going through intense suffering and questioning God, ultimately repented “in dust and ashes.” This article will examine the meaning and significance of Job’s repentance in dust and ashes – what led up to it, what it represented for Job’s relationship with God, and what we can learn from it today. Background on Job The book of Job introduces Job as an upright, God-fearing man who was very blessed in life with…