Temptation is not the same as sin. Temptation is the enticement or invitation to sin, but sin occurs when a person yields to that temptation. The Bible clearly distinguishes between the two. James 1:14–15 explains the process: "But each one is tempted when he...

The role of the church today remains the same as it was in the New Testament: to glorify God through worship, the preaching of the Word, discipleship, fellowship, prayer, and evangelism. The church is not a building or a social club; it is the body of Christ,...

Absalom was the third son of King David, born to Maacah, the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur (2 Samuel 3:3). He is described as exceptionally handsome: “from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him” (2 Samuel...

Gideon was chosen by God to deliver Israel from Midianite oppression. When first introduced in Judges 6:11, he was threshing wheat in secret, afraid of the Midianites. The Angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of...

The Bible completely rejects the idea of reincarnation. Reincarnation is the belief that after death, a person’s soul returns to live another life in a new body. This concept is rooted in pagan religions and is not found anywhere in Scripture.Hebrews 9:27...

The veil of the Temple was a thick curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place in the Jewish temple. It symbolized the barrier between God and man due to sin. According to Exodus 26:33, the veil was to divide the holy space, and only the high...

The breastplate of righteousness is part of the spiritual armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10–17. Paul exhorts believers to “put on the whole armor of God,” so that they may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. In verse 14, he...

Circumcision was commanded by God as a physical sign of the covenant between Him and Abraham's descendants. It marked those who belonged to the promises of God and signified separation from the world, consecration to God, and participation in His covenant...

Enoch is first mentioned in Genesis 5:18–24 as a descendant of Adam through Seth and the father of Methuselah. He lived for 365 years, significantly fewer than the others in his genealogy, but the Scripture highlights a unique and remarkable aspect of his...

Peter was rebuked by Paul because he acted hypocritically by withdrawing from Gentile believers out of fear of criticism from Jewish Christians. His actions compromised the truth of the gospel by suggesting that Gentile believers were inferior or needed to adopt...