The Bible is the sacred scripture of Christianity. It consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament, totaling 66 books. The Old Testament contains 39 books and the New Testament contains 27 books. It was written over a span of around 1,500 years by over 40 authors from diverse backgrounds. Yet, it tells one unified story centered on God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. The word “Bible” comes from the Greek word “biblia” which means “books.” It is a collection of books that Christians consider holy and authoritative. These books are believed to be divinely inspired and contain…
Author: Richard Curi
Being a single father can be extremely challenging. Not only are you now solely responsible for providing for your children financially, but you must also take on the role of nurturer that is traditionally filled by mothers. It can be overwhelming trying to do it all, especially without a partner by your side. However, as Christians, we know that God is always by our side ready to provide wisdom, strength and comfort when we seek Him. The Bible has much to say to encourage and guide single fathers in their important calling. God Understands Your Struggles First, it’s important for…
Zerah is a figure mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. There are two different men named Zerah in the Bible, and there is some confusion between the two in different passages. Zerah the Son of Judah One Zerah was the son of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Judah was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Genesis 35:23). This Zerah was Judah’s firstborn son through his Canaanite wife, the daughter of Shua (Genesis 38:2). Zerah had a twin brother named Perez (Genesis 38:27-30). The unusual birth story of Perez and Zerah is recounted in Genesis…
The concept of the rapture refers to an end times event described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, when believers who are still alive at the second coming of Christ will be “caught up” into the clouds to meet Jesus in the air. This will precede the tribulation period prophesied in the book of Revelation. Those who are not believers in Christ will be “left behind” to endure this time of great suffering on the earth. For Christians, the uncertainty of whether they will experience the rapture or be left behind can cause fear and anxiety. However, by understanding what the Bible…
According to the book of Genesis, Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. After the great Flood, these three sons of Noah and their wives repopulated the earth. Here is a summary of what the Bible tells us about Noah’s sons and their descendants: Shem Shem was the eldest son of Noah (Genesis 10:21). After the Flood, Shem and his descendants inhabited the Middle East and western Asia. Some of Shem’s notable descendants include: Arpachshad – son of Shem, father of Shelah (Genesis 10:22-24) Eber – descendant of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan (Genesis 10:24-25) Peleg – descendant…
The ministry of reconciliation mentioned in 2 Corinthians 5:18 refers to the ministry and message of reconciliation that God has given to believers in Christ. Here is a detailed explanation of this important biblical concept: God Has Reconciled Us Through Christ The starting point for understanding the ministry of reconciliation is recognizing that God has already reconciled believers to Himself through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Several key verses establish this truth: “For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we…
Converting to Christianity means developing faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This involves understanding who Jesus is, what He did for us, and committing your life to following Him. Here is an overview of the key aspects of converting to Christianity: Who is Jesus? Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who was sent to Earth to save humanity from sin. According to the Bible, Jesus was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and spoke divine truth. However, the religious leaders rejected His claims to be the Messiah and condemned…
An attractional church is a church that seeks to attract people to its services and activities through appealing to consumer interests and preferences. The goal is to design church experiences that unbelievers will find relevant, exciting, and engaging. Proponents of the attractional model believe the church should meet people where they are and remove barriers to the gospel message. Here is an overview of key aspects of an attractional church model: Emphasis on Relevance Attractional churches emphasize creating experiences that connect with modern cultural interests. This could include using current music styles, popular movie clips, and addressing topics considered relevant…
The question of whether there will be a second chance for salvation after the rapture is a controversial one amongst Bible scholars. The rapture refers to the event described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, where believers in Christ will be “caught up” to meet the Lord in the air. At this point, the Great Tribulation on earth will begin. Many believe this tribulation period will last 7 years, culminating in the visible return of Christ to establish His millennial kingdom on earth (Revelation 20:1-6). So what happens during this 7-year tribulation period regarding salvation? Some key points from Scripture: God’s Spirit…
The account of Potiphar’s wife is found in Genesis 39 in the Old Testament. Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt by his jealous brothers and ended up serving in the household of Potiphar, who was an officer to Pharaoh and captain of the guard (Genesis 39:1). Potiphar trusted Joseph and put him in charge of his entire household. However, Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce Joseph on multiple occasions. Joseph refused her advances, stating that it would be a sin against God to betray Potiphar’s trust (Genesis 39:8-9). When Potiphar’s wife realized Joseph would not sleep with her, she falsely…