Othniel was the first judge of Israel after the death of Joshua. His story is found in Judges 3. He was the nephew and son-in-law of Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout out the Promised Land. After the death of Joshua, the Israelites began to worship the gods of the people living around them, disobeying God’s commandments. As punishment, God allowed the king of Mesopotamia, Cushan-Rishathaim, to conquer Israel and make them serve him for eight years. The Israelites cried out to God for deliverance. God raised up Othniel, Caleb’s nephew, to be the one…
Author: Emma Price
The Bible contains many prophecies about the end times, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and other tribulations. Some Christians speculate about whether these prophecies refer to a World War 3 scenario occurring before the end times described in the Bible. There are a few key biblical passages that may relate to an end times global war: Matthew 24:6-8 “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and…
The topic of praying for the unsaved is an important one for Christians. Scripture provides guidance on how believers should approach praying for those who do not yet know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Overall, the Bible encourages intercessory prayer on behalf of nonbelievers as an act of love and compassion, with faith that God can use our prayers to draw people to saving faith. Here are some of the key biblical themes related to praying for the unsaved: Praying for All People Several passages instruct Christians to pray generally for all people. For example: “First of all,…
Christendom refers to the worldwide community of Christians, encompassing all denominations and traditions that profess faith in Jesus Christ. The term highlights Christianity’s global reach and influence throughout history, tracing back to the apostolic era when the gospel first began to spread beyond Israel. At its core, Christendom represents the collective body of believers united by their faith in Christ. This spiritual connection transcends national, ethnic, and denominational divisions. All Christians who trust in Jesus for salvation are part of the universal church, regardless of secondary doctrinal differences (Ephesians 4:4-6). There are several key aspects that characterize Christendom: Alliance to…
The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 film that depicts the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ’s life, from the Garden of Gethsemane to his crucifixion and death. The movie, directed by Mel Gibson, sparked a lot of discussion and debate among Christian audiences. Here we will examine some common questions that arose about the film and explore what the Bible has to say about these topics. Is the level of violence in the movie accurate according to the Bible? The Passion of the Christ portrays Jesus’ suffering in an intensely graphic and violent way, focusing on the physical…
Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. He is believed by Christians to be the Messiah (Christ) prophesied in the Old Testament. Here is an overview of what the Bible teaches about Jesus: Jesus’ Identity The Bible declares Jesus to be God incarnate – the eternal Son of God who took on human flesh and nature to become both fully God and fully man (John 1:1-3, 14; Colossians 2:9; Philippians 2:5-8). He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation (Colossians 1:15). Jesus claimed divinity and oneness with God the Father (John 10:30). Jesus’ Pre-Existence…
Romans 12:9 says, “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” This verse teaches us that our love should be sincere and without hypocrisy. Here are some key things to understand about letting our love be genuine: 1. Love others genuinely and sincerely Genuine love means loving others from the heart, not just putting on an outward show. We should not pretend to love people or just say the right words. True love motivates us to care for others sincerely, no matter who they are. It means loving our enemies and those difficult to…
Libertarian free will is the view that human beings have free will in the incompatibilist sense. This means that human beings have a genuine ability to choose between different possible courses of action unconstrained by factors such as nature, nurture, or divine predetermination. The key aspects of libertarian free will are: 1. Humans have a genuine choice Libertarians argue that in any given situation, humans have a genuine ability to choose between multiple options. When making a moral decision, for example, libertarians believe that people can weigh reasons for and against different options and decide for themselves what the right…
The Bible has much to say about God’s sovereignty over death. As the Creator of all things, God has ultimate authority over life and death. Though death entered the world through human sin (Genesis 3), God remains in control. He determines the appointed times and boundaries of our lives (Acts 17:26). Not a single sparrow falls to the ground apart from the Father’s will (Matthew 10:29). God holds the keys of Death and Hades (Revelation 1:18), and will one day abolish death forever (1 Corinthians 15:26). Several biblical truths demonstrate God’s sovereignty over death: 1. God gives life God is…
The verse in question comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where he lays out the core principles and values of the kingdom of heaven. In Matthew 5:12, he says: “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” To understand this verse fully, we need to examine the context and break down its key components: The Setting of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus had begun attracting large crowds with his teaching and miracles. In Matthew 5-7, he goes away from the crowds and up a mountain,…