Why does the Lord chasten His children?
Chasten – definition To chasten means “to train,” “to instruct,” “to discipline,” or “to correct” (Ephesians 6:4). Too often the word discipline is only understood in a negative way meaning…
Who is the double-minded man?
The double-minded man The apostle James labeled the man that doubts as “a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways” (James 1:8). A person who is double-minded is torn between…
Is it a sin to be rich?
Riches and the Christian It is not a sin to be rich. The Bible never implies that in and of itself the possession of wealth is a sin. A rich…
How can the believer receive wisdom from God?
Wisdom Wisdom (Gr. sophia) means in the Bible “broad and full intelligence” (Luke 2:52; 1 Corinthians 1:17). Wisdom encompasses more than true knowledge, because knowledge alone does not guarantee right…
Why was Moses considered a hero of faith?
Moses – A hero of faith The apostle Paul wrote to the Hebrews about the faith of Moses, “By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called…
What is the Bible definition of faith?
The definition of faith The apostle Paul in his epistle to the Hebrews defined faith as follows: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things…
Why was Enoch translated to heaven?
The translation of Enoch The Bible teaches that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, was translated to heaven without seeing death. Enoch was the only antediluvian believer not to see death.…
How do I know that God loves me?
God is love The Bible declares that “God is love” (1 John 4:16). Love has been God’s dominant quality in the past and will continue to be in the future…
What is the difference between belief and faith?
Belief verses faith Belief is totally different from faith. The existence and power of God, the truth of His word, are facts that even Satan and his demons cannot deny.…
What is the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector?
The Parable Jesus said, “Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: “Two men went up to the temple to…
