The “helmet of salvation” is mentioned in Ephesians 6:17 as part of the spiritual armor that God provides believers. In this passage, Paul urges Christians to “take the helmet of salvation” as part of their defense against spiritual forces of evil. The helmet was a vital piece of armor for soldiers in biblical times. It protected a soldier’s head from fatal blows during battle. Similarly, the “helmet of salvation” protects the believer’s mind and thoughts against doubts about their salvation and relationship with God. There are a few key things the Bible teaches about the helmet of salvation: 1. It…
Author: Erin Weitzman
Numbers 5:11-31 describes a ritual that was prescribed for Israelite couples when the husband suspected the wife of adultery but had no proof. This passage has sometimes been interpreted as referring to God causing an abortion. However, a close examination of the text and historical context suggests this was likely not referring to abortion. The ritual described in Numbers 5:11-31 The ritual involved the following steps: The husband would bring the wife before the priest with an offering (v11-15). The priest would take “holy water” in an earthenware vessel and also take dust from the floor of the tabernacle (v17).…
Discerning between God’s voice, Satan’s voice, and our own thoughts is an important skill for every Christian to develop. God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible, and by His Spirit who dwells within us. Satan, on the other hand, seeks to deceive us and lead us astray. Our own sinful nature and fleshly desires can also confuse us. So how can we know what voice we are truly hearing? Listening for God’s Voice God most often speaks to us through His written Word. As we read and study the Bible, we come to know God’s character and His…
Apollo Quiboloy is the founder and leader of a religious movement called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name (KOJC). He was born on April 25, 1950 in Davao City, Philippines. Quiboloy claims that when he was 17 years old, God revealed to him in a series of dreams that he would become the “Appointed Son of God” – the fulfillment of biblical prophecies about the Second Coming of Christ. According to Quiboloy and his followers, he is the human incarnation of Jesus Christ. They believe the first coming of Jesus was in the form of a…
King Pekah was a king of Israel who ruled during the 8th century BC. He was initially an officer in the army of king Pekahiah, before staging a coup and seizing the throne for himself. Pekah’s reign lasted around 20 years and was marked by idolatry, political instability and the loss of territory to the Assyrian empire. Here is an overview of Pekah’s life and rule according to the Bible: Pekah’s Origins and Rise to Power The Bible first mentions Pekah in 2 Kings 15, where he is described as the “son of Remaliah” (2 Kings 15:25). His origins are…
The Bible addresses the topic of divorce in several places, giving guidance on when it may or may not be permitted. Here is an overview of the biblical grounds for divorce: Adultery Adultery is explicitly allowed as grounds for divorce by Jesus in Matthew 19:9: “And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.” Sexual immorality here refers to adultery, which violates the marital covenant. This exception is also mentioned in Matthew 5:32: “But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality,…
The Cushites were an ancient people group who descended from Cush, the eldest son of Ham and grandson of Noah (Genesis 10:6). The Bible provides some details about the origins and history of the Cushites: – Cush was the oldest son of Ham, who was one of Noah’s three sons who survived the Flood. After the Flood, the descendants of Noah’s three sons – Shem, Ham, and Japheth – repopulated the earth. Ham’s descendants populated Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula (Genesis 10:6-20). – The descendants of Cush settled in the region south of Egypt, near the Nile River…
1 John 3:8 says, “Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” This verse gives us insight into the works of the devil that Jesus came to destroy. The Devil is a Sinner First, this verse makes it clear that the devil is a sinner. It says he has been sinning from the beginning, meaning since his creation as an angel named Lucifer, he rebelled against God and has been in constant sin ever…
The word “Catholic” comes from the Greek word “katholikos” which means “universal.” It refers to the universal Christian church that Jesus established, encompassing all believers throughout history. The term “Catholic” with a capital C usually denotes the Roman Catholic Church, which is the largest Christian denomination. However, other denominations such as Eastern Orthodox and Anglican also consider themselves to be catholic or universal churches. The Catholic Church traces its origins back to Jesus commissioning his apostles to spread the gospel to all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). The apostles and their successors carried out this mission, establishing church communities throughout the Roman…
The issue of tithing is a controversial topic among Christians today. Some believe that the command to tithe found in Malachi 3:9-10 applies to believers under the new covenant, while others argue that tithing was part of the Mosaic law that has been fulfilled by Christ. A thorough examination of Scripture is necessary to find clarity on this issue. In Malachi 3:9-10, the prophet speaks a word from God to the people of Israel: “Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions. You are cursed with…