According to the Bible, an unbeliever is someone who does not believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Bible makes a clear distinction between believers, who have put their faith in Christ, and unbelievers, who have rejected Christ. Here is an overview of what the Bible says about unbelievers: Unbelievers Do Not Believe in Jesus The most basic definition of an unbeliever is someone who does not believe in Jesus. John 3:18 says “Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the…
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The verse in Genesis 1:18 states: “And God saw that it was good.” This verse comes after each day of creation, when God would create something new and then declare it as “good.” But what exactly does it mean when the Bible says “God saw that it was good”? Here are some key things to understand: It Means God Was Pleased with His Creation First and foremost, when God saw that His creation was “good,” it means He was pleased with what He had made. The Hebrew word used for “good” in Genesis 1 implies something that is pleasing, agreeable,…
What does it mean that we were by nature children of wrath (Ephesians 2:3)? The phrase “children of wrath” appears in Ephesians 2:3 which says, “Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.” This verse provides insight into the spiritual condition of humanity before coming to faith in Christ. Here are 9000 words explaining what it means that we were by nature children of wrath: To understand this phrase, we must first understand the…
The Bible has a lot to say about prayer for the sick. Throughout Scripture, we see examples of godly men and women crying out to God for healing from illness and disease. The Bible makes it clear that God hears and cares about our physical suffering and wants us to bring our needs to Him in prayer. Here are some key things the Bible teaches about praying for healing: Prayer for Healing is Encouraged The Bible encourages us to pray for healing for ourselves and for others. James 5:13-15 says, “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone…
The Bible has a lot to say about world missions and reaching the nations with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here is an overview of some of the key biblical themes and passages related to world missions and God’s heart for all peoples. The Great Commission One of the most well-known passages on missions is Matthew 28:18-20, where Jesus commissions his followers to “go and make disciples of all nations.” This has become known as the Great Commission. Jesus commands his disciples to go to all peoples, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all he has commanded. This makes…
Sunni Islam is the largest denomination of Islam, making up approximately 85-90% of Muslims worldwide. The word “Sunni” comes from the Arabic phrase “Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah”, meaning “people of the tradition and the community.” Sunnis base their religious authority on the Quran and the sunnah (teachings and practices) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Here are some key beliefs and practices of Sunni Islam: Core Beliefs Belief in the oneness of God (Tawhid) Belief in the prophethood of Muhammad as the final messenger of God Belief in the authority of the Quran as the revealed word of God Belief in…
The “Delilah spirit” refers to a spirit of seduction and deception, based on the biblical story of Delilah in the Old Testament book of Judges. In the story, Delilah seduces Samson in order to discover the secret of his strength and betray him to the Philistines. Her name has become symbolic of the dangerous power of feminine seduction and deception. Here are some key things the Bible teaches about the “Delilah spirit”: 1. The story of Delilah and Samson The story is found in Judges 16. Samson was a Nazirite, set apart for God’s service from birth. Part of his…
The topic of whether God still performs miracles today is an important one for Christians to understand. The Bible contains many examples of miracles performed by God in biblical times, but what about today? Does God still supernaturally intervene in the world in miraculous ways? To begin, it’s important to have a biblical definition of a miracle. Theologian Wayne Grudem defines a miracle as “a less common kind of God’s activity in which he arouses people’s awe and wonder and bears witness to himself.” In the Bible, miracles often accompanied new periods of revelation or significantly advanced God’s kingdom in…
The book of Proverbs in the Bible contains many wise sayings and advice for living a godly life. Proverbs 31 specifically describes the character of a virtuous woman. Verse 10 states: “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.” This verse uses the metaphor of rubies, which were considered very valuable gems, to illustrate just how precious a godly wife is. In the ancient Jewish culture, a good wife was highly esteemed. She worked hard, cared for her household, and supported her husband. She exhibited strength, dignity, and wisdom. Her value was not measured by…
Eve was the first woman created by God, as described in the Book of Genesis. Her story is central to Judeo-Christian beliefs about the creation of man, the introduction of original sin, and humanity’s fall from grace. According to Genesis 2, Eve was created from one of Adam’s ribs to be his companion and wife. God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to care for it. They lived in innocence until the serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. After Eve ate the fruit, she gave some…