The concept of being “dead in trespasses and sins” comes from Ephesians 2:1 which says “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins.” This is a profound spiritual truth that describes the state of unsaved people apart from the grace of God in Christ. To be “dead in trespasses and sins” conveys several important ideas: 1. It means we are unable to respond to God in our natural state Spiritually dead people cannot please God or obey Him because sin has corrupted their nature (Romans 8:7-8). Just as a physically dead person cannot respond to stimuli, a spiritually dead…
Author: Mike Solis
The concept of resurrection, or rising from the dead, is central to Christian belief. The Bible speaks of two future resurrections: the first resurrection and the second resurrection. Understanding what these are is crucial for comprehending biblical end times prophecy. The First Resurrection The first resurrection is described in Revelation 20:4-6. It says, “Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the…
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Here is an overview of what the Bible says about Ramadan: Timing and Duration Ramadan begins and ends based on the sighting of the crescent moon. It lasts 29 or 30 days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset each day of the month. The Quran says in 2:185, “The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people…
The thirty pieces of silver is referenced in the Gospel accounts of Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus Christ. Judas was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, but he betrayed Jesus by leading the religious authorities to him in exchange for payment. The payment Judas received was specified as thirty pieces of silver. This event is recorded in Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, and Luke 22:3-6. The Gospel of Matthew provides the most details, stating: Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him…
Hypochondria, also known as illness anxiety disorder or health anxiety, is a condition where someone has an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. People with hypochondria tend to interpret normal body sensations as signs of a serious medical problem. Even though diagnostic tests show they are healthy, hypochondriacs live with constant fear and anxiety about their health. The Bible does not directly mention hypochondria, but it does speak to issues related to fear, anxiety, worry, and trusting in God rather than our own understanding. By applying biblical principles, we can gain insight into how to deal with…
Near death experiences (NDEs) have fascinated and puzzled people for centuries. These paranormal events typically involve a person who is clinically dead or close to death that experiences visions of the afterlife or other dimensions. While NDEs are reported across cultures and religions, the Bible has a unique perspective to offer on this phenomenon. The Bible does not directly discuss NDEs, since the term is modern. However, Scripture contains several accounts of visions and supernatural encounters that resemble modern NDE reports. These biblical stories provide insight into how God may work through NDEs, while also warning of deceptive spiritual experiences.…
Simon the Sorcerer is a figure mentioned briefly in the Bible in Acts 8:9-24. Here is a summary of what we know about Simon from this passage: Simon lived in the city of Samaria and practiced sorcery/magic arts (v.9). He had gained a large following among the Samaritans because he had amazed them for a long time with his magic (v.11). Simon claimed to be someone great and all the people revered him, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great” (v.10). When Philip went to Samaria and preached Christ to them, both men and women…
Gad was a prophet and seer in the Bible who served as a counselor to King David. He is mentioned in several books of the Old Testament, most prominently in the books of Samuel and Chronicles. Here is an overview of what the Bible says about Gad: Gad was a prophet during the time of King David Gad first appears in the biblical narrative as a prophet in the service of King David. He is introduced in 1 Samuel 22:5, which states that the prophet Gad told David to depart from the forest of Hereth and go to the land…
Adultery is defined in the Bible as a married person having sexual relations with someone other than their spouse. The Bible speaks extensively about adultery and its consequences. Here is an in-depth look at what the Bible says about the punishment for adultery: In the Old Testament, adultery was seen as a grievous sin. The seventh of the Ten Commandments states “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14). Adultery was punishable by death: “If a man commits adultery with the wife of his neighbor, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death” (Leviticus 20:10). This applied…
Ordination in the Bible refers to the setting apart or appointing of individuals for spiritual leadership roles within the church. While the specific process of ordination has developed over church history, the biblical foundation for ordaining leaders is seen throughout Scripture. The Old Testament describes how God set apart the Levites for service in the tabernacle (Numbers 8:10-14), and ordained the sons of Aaron as priests (Exodus 28:1-4). In the New Testament, Jesus ordained the twelve disciples (Mark 3:14), who would lead the early church. The Apostle Paul and Barnabas appointed elders in the churches they planted (Acts 14:23). The…