“Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him” (Mat. 26:14-16). There is a very important
For today’s article, I will quote two different verses in the Bible that unequivocally speak not only of Jesus’ eternal nature but also of His oneness with God. The first one is Exo. 3:14, “God said to Moses, ” I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight” (Rom. 12:15-16). There is great pleasure in rejoicing with Christian brothers and sisters. It should make us happy when they are going through
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them” (Rom. 12:14). As we continue our reading on the marks of a true Christian, we encounter yet another difficult thing to do. The concept of blessing those who persecute you is deeply rooted in the teaching of the New Testament, and even Jesus called
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality” (Rom. 12:13). This is definitely not the easiest of instructions to follow faithfully. I have heard people in the church bemoan that they must help someone else, even if that someone is a fellow Christian. I remember being in a church long ago
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer” (Rom. 12:12). In the previous article, we studied the first two phrases, and today we are going to look at the third one, “…be constant in prayer.” If there were ever wise words, those have to be them. Let me ask you a question:
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer” (Rom. 12:12). What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word “hope?” Most would define it as a desire for a certain outcome. For example, you hope your favorite team wins the Super-bowl or that some person you
Rom. 12:11, “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.” Notice how the first of the three clauses is negative while the other two are positive. There is no disputing Paul’s intentions—to draw the reader’s attention to the importance of what he is saying. He says Christians should never be
Rom. 12:10, “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” The word “love” is taken from the Greek word “phileo,” which denotes brotherly rather than romantic love. It consisted of a combination of two words; “philos” (friend or beloved friend) and “adelphos (brother). The phrase “brotherly affection” translates from the Greek
Gen. 1:1, “…the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Today, April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will look to the heavens and witness a rare celestial spectacle. Many will travel hundreds of miles to enjoy it, and some visitors will come from other countries to experience the extraordinary beauty of a Lunar Eclipse.