Does the name “Jesus” mean “Hail Zeus”?
False teaching Some misleading teachers claim that the name “Jesus” means in reality “Hail Zeus” because the two names seem similar in sound. The promoters of this false doctrine present…
What was the issue regarding speaking in tongues at Corinth? How did Paul address it?
Misuse of the gift of tongues Paul aimed in Chapter 14 of his first epistle to the Corinthians Church to teach the proper work of the gift of tongues and…
Did Micah predict the coming of the Messiah?
Messianic prophecy – Micah 5:2 The prophet Micah in the Old Testament predicted the coming of the Messiah, “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among…
Who was Ahasuerus in the Bible?
Ahasuerus Ahasuerus (Hebrew ’Achashwerosh), is a transliteration of the Persian Khshayârshâ. The meaning of the name is not known. In Greek Khshayârshâ became Xerxes, and in Latin, Assuerus. Therefore, the…
What does the Bible say about helping the needy?
The OT and the needy The Bible teaches the principle of helping the needy: “For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou…
Why was Jesus the firstfruits from the dead? Would the resurrection of Lazarus invalidate this truth?
Christ the firstfruits The Lord commanded the ancient Israelites to present the first sheaf of the barley harvest to the priest. Then, the priest waved it before the Lord as…
What are the gifts of the Spirit that Paul talks about?
The gifts of the Spirit The gifts of the Spirit are special endowments given by God to His people. “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave…
Why is love the greatest of all virtues?
Love is the greatest The apostle Paul in his first letter to the Corinthian Church declared, “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is…
What is the differences between praying for healing and praying for the gift of healing?
The gift of healing Before His ascension, Christ gave special gifts (including the gift of healing) and powers to the spiritual leaders of His flock: “They will take up serpents;…
Why did God forbid Adam and Eve from eating of the tree of life after forgiving their sin?
The fall After the fall, the Lord forbade Adam and Eve from eating from the tree of life. “Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one…
