The concept of having “childlike faith” is found throughout the Bible. Jesus himself emphasizes the importance of having faith like a child in several passages. To understand what it means to have childlike faith, we must first examine what qualities characterize the faith of a child. Children inherently trust their parents and those who care for them. They believe what they are told and do not overanalyze or doubt it. Children accept truths about the world on the authority of their parents before they are able to investigate those truths for themselves. They trust that their parents have their best…
Author: Erin Weitzman
Ithamar was the youngest son of Aaron the high priest and brother of Moses. His name means “land of palms” or “island of palms.” Ithamar is first mentioned in Exodus 6:23 as one of the four sons of Aaron along with Nadab, Abihu and Eleazar. After the death of Nadab and Abihu for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord (Leviticus 10:1-3), Ithamar and Eleazar were appointed to minister as priests with their father Aaron (Exodus 28:1). Some key facts about Ithamar in the Bible: He was consecrated as a priest along with his brothers Nadab, Abihu and Eleazar to minister…
Confession is an important spiritual practice in Christianity. The Bible has a lot to say about confessing our sins, receiving forgiveness, and walking in repentance. Here is an overview of some key Bible passages about confession: 1. 1 John 1:9 – God will forgive us if we confess “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) This verse promises that when we confess our sins to God, He will forgive us completely. God’s forgiveness is not based on our merits, but on His…
The word “chaff” appears numerous times throughout the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. Chaff refers to the dry, scaly protective casings of grains such as wheat, oats, and barley that are separated from the usable grain during the process of winnowing. In biblical times, after a crop was harvested, it would be brought to a threshing floor, a large flat rock surface outside. Here the grain would be beaten or trampled to separate the inedible chaff from the usable grain inside. The mixture of chaff and grain would then be tossed into the air using a winnowing…
The topic of technology and its role in the end times is one that generates a lot of interest and speculation among Christians. Some view the rapid advancement of technology as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy about the end times. However, while the Bible does point to various signs that will precede Christ’s return, it does not specifically identify technology itself as one of these signs. A balanced examination of relevant biblical passages can provide insight into this issue. Biblical Signs of the End Times There are a number of biblical prophecies that many Christians believe point to the “end…
The gospel is the good news about Jesus Christ and what he has done for us. The word “gospel” literally means “good news” and occurs over 100 times in the New Testament. The gospel is the central message of Christianity and has several key aspects: Jesus Christ is God’s Son The gospel begins with who Jesus is. The Bible teaches that Jesus is fully God and fully man (John 1:1, 14). Though Jesus took on human flesh and became one of us, He is also deity in the flesh. Jesus claimed to be equal with God (John 5:18; 10:30) and…
The ophanim (also called galgallin, galgalim, ofannim, and ophannim) are a class of celestial beings described in the Hebrew Bible and in the Book of Enoch. The word ophanim comes from the Hebrew word ophan, meaning “wheel”. The ophanim are mentioned alongside other celestial beings like seraphim and cherubim in several passages in the Bible: Ezekiel 1:15-21 describes four living creatures, each with four faces and four wings, underneath which were fiery wheels full of eyes. Ezekiel 10:9-13 similarly describes cherubim with wheels beside them. Daniel 7:9 mentions the Ancient of Days on his throne, with the fiery flames, and…
The question of whether there will be work or jobs in heaven is an interesting one that many Christians ponder. The Bible does not give definitive answers on everything about the afterlife, but it does provide some clues that can help us think about this topic. First, it’s important to understand that heaven is a place of rest, joy and fulfillment for believers. After the struggles and toils of this earthly life, Christians will finally experience the perfection of eternity with God. There will be no more pain, suffering, sadness or death (Revelation 21:4). However, this doesn’t necessarily mean there…
Here is a 9000 word article on examples of circular reasoning in issues that Christians debate: Circular reasoning involves using the conclusion of an argument as a premise to support that same conclusion. It is a logical fallacy because it fails to actually prove the argument. Circular reasoning often arises in theological debates among Christians when core beliefs are assumed to be true without sufficient biblical evidence. This article will examine some topics where circular arguments frequently occur. One area where circular reasoning is common is in doctrinal disputes over biblical interpretation. Christians hold a wide range of beliefs about…
Feeling overwhelmed is a common human experience. Life can often feel too busy, too stressful, or too difficult to handle. During these times, it’s easy to feel utterly overwhelmed. Thankfully, the Bible offers much wisdom and comfort for those struggling with feeling overwhelmed. God understands when you feel overwhelmed A key truth is that God understands when you feel overwhelmed. He knows your limitations and that life can feel too heavy at times. Psalms 103:14 says “for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.” God remembers that humans are finite creatures, limited in strength and…