God’s concept of predestination in the Bible primarily operates at a group level rather than an individual one. The Bible shows that predestination involves selecting entire communities, not specific persons. This is evident in both major periods of biblical history. During Old Testament times, God selected the entire nation of Israel as His chosen people. …
The debate surrounding the first sixteen verses of 1 Corinthians 11 stems not from their clarity but from how they should be applied in practice. The text itself is straightforward to comprehend. The main point of contention lies between two interpretations: Some argue these instructions were specific to ancient cultural practices and, therefore, no longer …
The Holy Spirit’s role in conversion and sanctification through Scripture is a foundational theological concept supported by numerous biblical passages. This doctrine teaches that the Spirit works primarily through God’s Word to bring about initial salvation and ongoing spiritual transformation. Regarding conversion, passages like Romans 10:17 emphasize that “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by …
In Acts 10, we read of Cornelius; He was described as “devout and God-fearing,” regularly gave to the poor, and maintained a consistent prayer life. His influence extended beyond his faith, as his entire household, including family members, servants, and enslaved people, followed his spiritual leadership in worshipping the God of Israel. Cornelius’s story is …
In Leviticus 27:30-33 – Moses’ law required Israelites to give a tithe (tenth) of their increase to support the Levites. Hebrews 10:9,10 we can notice that the old law, however, is no longer binding since Jesus replaced it. This means churches today have no right to require Christians to tithe.
Romans exegesis Chapters 9-11 return to the theme of defending God’s steadfast faithfulness, described as “the righteousness of God” in the early chapters of Romans. The righteousness of God, that is, God’s covenant faithfulness has been revealed through the faithfulness of Jesus for all who believe (Romans 3:23). Turn back to Romans 3:1-8 and recall …
Both the OT and NT show us that the silence of the scriptures have been reverenced throughout the ages In the Old Testament Cain and Abel present the first case for consideration. We are told that Cain’s sacrifice was rejected, while Abel’s was accepted. We are not privy to what God told them, but we …
