Biblword 
The passage you are reciting is often clouded with controversy because of the directness of Jesus’ words to the Syrophoenician (Canaanite) woman. Some argue that Jesus is exclusive and derogatory. He used the word “dog” to describe the woman and her ailing child. Let’s read the story of her encounter with Christ and then we … Lees meer
The apostle John writes: “If anyone sees his brother commit a sin that does not lead to death, he should pray and God will give him life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death. I am not saying that he should pray about that” … Lees meer
The Bible is clear that prostitution is a sin (e.g. Proverbs 7; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 15-20). Why, then, didn’t God punish Judah for using his daughter-in-law in this way (Genesis 38:13-19)? Sins are against our Creator All our sins are firstly sins against God (Psalm 51:4). God has the right to decide what to do … Lees meer
Jesus’ title “the Second Adam” is explained in two chapters: in Romans 5, and in 1 Corinthians 15. Romans 5 teaches us that Adam was “a pattern of the one to come” (Romans 5:14). This means that Adam’s life set a pattern, and then, when Jesus came, Jesus followed that same pattern. However, whereas Adam … Lees meer
If Jesus said that all his followers need to be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, why did they baptize people in the name of Jesus only in the Bible book Acts of Apostles? Some relevant Bible texts First let’s confirm in the Bible in … Lees meer
Isaiah’s name in Hebrew, Yesha‘yahu, means ’the Lord Yahweh saves’. He was a prophet of God in Judah and prophesied from 739-681BC under the reign of four of its kings—Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (Isaiah 1:1). Isaiah’s prophecies go beyond the period of time during which he lived. In fact they go all the way … Lees meer
Although Jesus is usually pictured carrying the whole cross, this may not have been the case. The practice was to have a permanent stake on the ground with the victim to be crucified having to carry the crossbar on his back to the stake. Did they make an exception for Jesus and force Him to … Lees meer
Jesus was circumcised because He was a child born of the seed of Abraham (Matthew 1:1-18). His parents were faithful Jews and brought Him to be circumcised on the 8th day, and then go through the purification requirements of Leviticus 12. Circumcision was a command of God to distinguish His people from the Gentile nations. … Lees meer
Is God boring? He is certainly not! How do we know? Just look at His creation (cf. Psalm 19:1-6)! The human body is a marvel. But that was not enough for Him. He made creatures big and small from birds in stunning colors to the speedy cheetah, the laid-back slow loris to the huge elephant … Lees meer