Biblword 
Has God has given you the responsibility to care for younger Christians who live far away from you? If so, you can learn lots from Paul and the Philippians! Paul was there when the Philippians first became Christians (Acts 16:11-34), but was soon forced to leave these young disciples behind (Acts 16:35-40). From the letter … Lees meer
It is difficult to know whom or what to trust, or whom or what to believe. As humans, we are finite and have limited knowledge. The ideas, people, and experiences that we grow up with significantly affect our understanding. We lack the objectivity and knowledge to make consistently accurate judgments. On top of this, we … Lees meer
In the New Testament, the apostle Paul addresses an issue raised by the Corinthian church about marriage. 1 Corinthians 7:8, Paul says that with regard to the unmarried and widows, that it is good for them to stay unmarried. Verse 34 – “And the unmarried or betrothed woman is anxious about the things of the … Lees meer
No. Eternal punishment in hell is not fair. But it is just. There is an important difference between the two words: fair and just. Or at least, there has been an important difference between them for English speakers until about the last few decades or so. The traditional meaning of “fair” is “treating people equally.” … Lees meer
Your Question: Why did Jesus say in Matthew 27:46 “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus was quoting from Psalm 22, which was composed by David. This Psalm is prophetic when it comes to Jesus’ suffering on the cross. In verse 7, David writes that “all who see me, mock me … … Lees meer
If Jesus promises good things if we believe, and bad things if we don’t believe, then is Christianity manipulative? Jesus Christ sometimes warned people to put their faith in Him in very stark terms. For example: “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s … Lees meer
Will a murderer go to heaven if he comes to faith in Jesus? Yes, he will. The Bible gives us two very clear examples that leave no place for doubt. Together with Jesus, two robbers were crucified. As robbery in itself did not carry the death penalty, it is almost certain that these men were … Lees meer
Let’s first find out what ‘Amen’ actually means. It is a Hebrew word that comes from the Hebrew root “AMN”, which stands for stability and means “so be it”, “I agree”, “let it be so”. This phrase is used to express agreement and to signify complete affirmation or deference. Thus, when we say “Amen” at … Lees meer
Throughout history, and still in parts of the world today, some Christians may sadly have no choice about the person they will marry, and may even be forced by family or society to marry against their will. However, if God has blessed you with the privilege of choosing whom you will marry, it is your … Lees meer