Many people call the model prayer in Matthew 6 “The Lord’s Prayer,” but if we truly look at Scripture, John 17 contains the Lord’s actual prayer. In John 17, Jesus speaks to the Father in an intimate, heartfelt way. He prays for Himself, for...
ailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]" dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-7" data-scroll-anchor="false"> Apostasy is a grave and sobering concept in Scripture. The term...
Jeroboam, son of Nebat, is a significant figure in the history of Israel. He was the first king of the northern kingdom after the united monarchy of Israel split into two (1 Kings 11:26). Jeroboam was an Ephraimite and initially served as a superintendent over the...
Jacob’s Ladder is a fascinating event recorded in Genesis 28:10-22. This encounter happens as Jacob is fleeing from his brother Esau, journeying toward Haran. In verse 12, we read, “Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its...
God’s nature and character are revealed through Scripture, giving us profound insight into who He is and how He relates to His creation. Among His many attributes, three stand out as foundational to understanding His greatness: omniscience (all-knowing),...
The concept of being filled with the Spirit is essential to the Christian life. In Ephesians 5:18, Paul commands believers, “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” The Greek word for "filled" here is...
The concept of holiness is woven throughout Scripture, defining who God is and what He calls His people to be. The word "holy" originates from the Hebrew word קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh) in the Old Testament and the Greek word...
The account of Elisha, the prophet who succeeded Elijah, is one of bold faith, unwavering obedience, and extraordinary miracles. His ministry stands as a testament to God's power and the fulfillment of promises, particularly the double portion of Elijah’s...
Romans 9:13 is a deeply discussed passage, often misunderstood. Paul quotes Malachi 1:2-3: “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.” This verse is not about God arbitrarily deciding individual salvation. Rather, it is a declaration of God’s...
The act of Jesus "pouring Himself out" has been a topic of significant theological discussion, often leading to misunderstanding. Some Bible translations use phrasing that has caused confusion, leading some to believe that Jesus set aside His deity during His...
