Seed faith is the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, especially in relation to financial giving. The basic concept is that if you plant seeds (give money) to a ministry or church, you will reap a harvest (receive blessings) in return. This principle is based on verses such as 2 Corinthians 9:6 which says “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” The implication is that the more money you give, the more blessings you’ll receive. Proponents of seed faith teach that by giving money in faith, you’re making a spiritual investment that…
Author: Kerry Baysinger
The verse “He who promised is faithful” comes from Hebrews 10:23 and speaks to the unchanging nature of God’s faithfulness and the surety of His promises. Though circumstances may change, God’s character does not. When God makes a promise, He keeps it, even when that seems impossible from a human perspective. This verse reminds us that no matter what comes our way, we can trust God because He is faithful to fulfill what He has said. There are several key truths we can draw from this verse about God’s faithfulness: 1. God’s faithfulness is rooted in His unchanging character The…
Life is full of disappointments. We all experience times when things don’t go as planned or hoped. It’s easy to become discouraged, frustrated, or even depressed when faced with disappointment. However, the Bible offers hope and practical advice for overcoming disappointment and continuing to live a meaningful, joy-filled life. Acknowledge Your Emotions It’s normal to feel sadness, anger, or frustration when expectations aren’t met. Don’t ignore these emotions or feel guilty for having them. God created our emotions and wants us to be real with Him. The psalms are full of raw, honest prayers crying out to God from a…
The curse of Jeconiah, also known as the curse of Coniah, refers to the prophetic curse pronounced on King Jeconiah (also called Coniah or Jehoiachin) of Judah as recorded in Jeremiah 22:24-30. Jeconiah was the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile. He reigned for only three months and ten days before being deposed by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and taken into exile in 597 BC (2 Kings 24:8-17). Jeconiah’s reign was marked by idolatry, rebellion against God, and the judgment of the Babylonian siege and destruction of Jerusalem. The prophet Jeremiah pronounced God’s curse on Jeconiah while he…
Biblical Christianity is the belief system and worldview based on the teachings of the Bible. At its core, it is centered around faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Here is an overview of some of the key aspects of biblical Christianity: The Bible Christians believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in its original writings. It is the sole authority for doctrine and practice. The Bible consists of the Old Testament (scriptures of the Jewish people) and the New Testament (accounts of Jesus’s life and the early church). Some key messages from Scripture include:…
The Ten Commandments are found in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21 in the Old Testament. They were given by God directly to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. The commandments provided moral, ethical, spiritual, and civil guidance on how God’s chosen people were to live. While not all of the Ten Commandments are explicitly repeated in the New Testament, the principles behind them are affirmed and expanded upon through Christ’s teachings. Here is a summary of how the Ten Commandments are addressed in the New Testament: 1. You shall have no other gods before me (Exodus 20:3) Jesus affirms…
Existential therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives. It is based on existential philosophy which proposes that human beings have free will and are responsible for giving meaning to their own lives. Existential therapy encourages people to confront core existential issues such as death, freedom, isolation and meaninglessness. The goal is to help clients accept the basic conditions of human existence and realize that they alone are responsible for their life choices, beliefs and actions. Some of the key themes in existential therapy include: Freedom and responsibility – we…
Beelzebub is a name that appears several times in the Bible, referring to a pagan god worshipped by the Philistines and possibly also to a powerful demon or the devil himself. The name has a few possible meanings and origins according to scholars. Let’s take a detailed look at what the Bible says about Beelzebub and the various theories about who or what he represents. Beelzebub as a pagan god The name Beelzebub first appears in 2 Kings 1:2-3, 16. Here it refers to a god worshipped by the Philistines of Ekron. King Ahaziah had fallen through the lattice of…
The seventy elders of Israel were a group of leaders appointed by Moses to assist him in governing the Israelites during their time in the wilderness after the exodus from Egypt. Here is an overview of what the Bible tells us about these elders: Appointment of the Seventy Elders In Numbers 11, we read about how Moses was feeling overwhelmed by the burden of leading the Israelites on his own. God tells Moses that he will appoint seventy elders to help share this burden of leadership. God says “I will take some of the power of the Spirit that is…
A priest is a religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God. In Christianity, priests are ordained clergy who have been consecrated and set apart to serve God and the church through the administration of the sacraments, teaching of the scriptures, spiritual guidance of the faithful, and pastoral leadership of congregations. The Bible establishes the priesthood as a central institution in the Old Testament, beginning with the Levitical priesthood instituted by God through Moses. The Levitical priests offered sacrifices, cared for the tabernacle/temple, and oversaw rituals and ceremonies.…