Integrity is defined as the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. The Bible has a lot to say about integrity and highlights it as an important virtue for followers of Christ. Here are some key points the Bible makes about integrity: 1. God desires integrity God cares deeply about integrity and uprightness. He looks at the heart, not just outward actions (1 Samuel 16:7). Several verses emphasize how integrity pleases God: “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will…
Author: Mike Solis
The kingdom of God refers to God’s sovereign rule and authority over all creation. It encompasses everything that is under His dominion. The Bible speaks extensively about the kingdom of God throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Here is an overview of some key things the Bible teaches about the kingdom of God: God as King The most fundamental aspect of the kingdom of God is that God is the supreme King over all. Many passages in Scripture present God as sitting on a throne ruling over all as King (Psalm 47:8, Isaiah 6:1, Revelation 4:2). As Creator of…
The Jim Crow laws were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. These laws mandated separation between black and white people in all public facilities, transportation, education, healthcare, housing, employment, and other areas of life. The laws were enacted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by white Democratic-dominated state legislatures after the Reconstruction period. The laws were upheld and enforced until the 1960s civil rights movement led to their repeal. The term “Jim Crow” originated from a black minstrel show character developed in…
Candlemas is a Christian holiday celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the presentation of Jesus Christ at the Temple in Jerusalem and the Virgin Mary’s purification after giving birth to Jesus. Candlemas has its origins in ancient Israelite religious law and tradition. The holiday is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40. According to the Law of Moses as recorded in Leviticus 12:1-8, after giving birth to a son, a Jewish woman was considered ritually unclean for 40 days. At the end of this purification period, she was required to present herself at the temple to offer a sacrifice. Luke…
Discipline is an important theme throughout the Bible. God disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6), and Scripture encourages believers to exercise discipline in their spiritual walk, relationships, work, and all areas of life. Here are some key Bible verses about discipline: Verses about God disciplining His children “And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? ‘My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.’ It is for discipline that you have to endure.…
Postmillennialism is one of the major end times views in Christian eschatology (study of last things). It is the belief that Christ will return after the millennium, a future golden age on earth where Christianity has spread worldwide and brought peace and prosperity. Basic Overview Postmillennialism teaches that the millennium is not a literal 1,000 year period, but rather an extended era of righteousness and peace on earth between Christ’s first and second comings. During this time, Satan will be bound and the Gospel will spread globally, leading to mass conversions and unprecedented Christian dominance in society, culture and government.…
Angels are mentioned many times throughout the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. Here is an overview of some of the key Bible verses about angels: Angels were created by God The Bible tells us that angels, like all created things, were created by God: “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.” (Colossians 1:16) “You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry…
Arminianism is a theological perspective named after Jacob Arminius (1560-1609), a Dutch theologian. It emphasizes the free will of humans to accept or reject God’s offer of salvation and opposes the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. Here is a 9,000 word overview of what Arminianism teaches and whether it aligns with the Bible. Total Depravity Like Calvinism, Arminianism affirms the doctrine of total depravity – that humans are born with a sinful nature and are incapable of seeking God on their own (Romans 3:10-12). Due to the Fall, humanity’s free will was corrupted by original sin but not eliminated. People remain…
Systematic theology is the study of the Bible and Christian doctrine in a comprehensive and organized way. It seeks to understand the major themes and teachings of the Bible and how they connect as a unified whole. The goal of systematic theology is to articulate biblical truth in a clear, coherent, and logical manner. Here are some key things to know about systematic theology: It Follows a Logical Structure Unlike other approaches to theology that may focus on individual books of the Bible or specific topics, systematic theology looks at the entirety of biblical revelation and organizes it into categories…
The words “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” are found in Luke 23:34. This simple but profound statement was made by Jesus Christ as He hung on the cross, ready to give His life as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity. To understand the meaning and significance of Jesus’ prayer for forgiveness, we must first look at the context. Jesus was being crucified between two criminals, and the crowd that had demanded His death was mocking Him, challenging Him to prove His claims of divinity by coming down from the cross (Luke 23:35-39). Even the…