What does the word Bible stand for?
Bible The word Bible comes from Koine Greek τὰ βιβλία, tà biblía, which means ‘the books.’ It stands for the sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the…
What does the Bible say about swearing/swear?
In the Old Testament To swear is to assert as true under oath. Those who serve God in spirit and in truth will not indulge in casual swearing or any…
Were women involved in Christ’s ministry?
Woman in ancient Jewish religious culture In Jewish circles of the Pharisees and Sadducee, women seem to have had no impact. The role of Jewish women in public life was…
What does the Bible say about helping the homeless?
Homeless Jesus understands what it means to be homeless. For in order, to accomplish His mission on earth, He moved from one place to another and did not have a…
Why did God pronounce that women would suffer pain in childbirth?
The pain in childbirth After the fall, the Lord declared to Eve, “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; your desire…
Why is mercy more important than sacrifice?
Mercy not sacrifice The Lord stated, “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings” (Hosea 6:6). Mercy is religion in practice and…
When Jesus said “If you love me, keep my commandments,” which commandments was He referring to?
The Ten Commandments The commandments that Jesus was referring to in the verse, “If ye love me, keep my commandments,” (John 14:15) were ultimately the Ten Commandments listed in Exodus…
What does the phrase “holy ground” mean?
Holy Ground The phrase “holy ground” is found twice in the Bible, once in the Old Testament and once in the New. In the Old Testament, we read about it…
How can I know that I will inherit eternal life after death?
Inherit eternal life The Lord wants His children to know that they have inherited eternal life. John assured the believers saying, “I write these things to you who believe in…
Who was Joanna in the Bible?
Joanna The woman Joanna is mentioned in the Bible in Luke 8:1-3 and Luke 24:10. She was the wife of Herod’s steward, who held a position of importance in…
