Bible verses about thieves Scripture clearly says, “thou shall not steal.” Stealing is more than just going to the store and taking a candy bar. Christians can be living in thievery and not even know it. Examples of this could be lying on your tax returns or taking things without permission from your job. Refusing [...]
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Likely, the greatest issue people have with doctrines such as predestination is that they think it necessarily reduces humans to unthinking robots. Or, better, to inanimate pawns on a chessboard, which God moves around as He sees fit. However, this is a conclusion that is philosophically driven, and not one that is derivative from the [...]
What does the Bible say about failure? We all will fail at some point in our life. Failing is a learning experience so we can do better next time. There were many Biblical leaders who failed, but did they dwell on them? No they learned from their mistakes and kept on moving forward. Determination and failure [...]
What does the Bible say about sinners? Scripture makes it clear that sin is the transgression of the law of God. It’s missing the mark and falling short of God’s standard. A sinner is someone that violates the divine law. The sin is the crime. However, the sinner is the criminal. Let’s look to see [...]
What does the Bible say about sparrows? Sparrows or finches are short-beaked tiny birds ready to make noise, stay active, and prolific. The temple precincts gave protection to the sparrow in biblical times. Even though sparrows were inexpensive to purchase, the Lord was concerned about their welfare. Not a single sparrow fell to the ground [...]
What does the Bible say about encouraging one another? In John 16:33 Jesus said, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Jesus allowed us to know that trials will happen in our life. [...]
What does the Bible say about oppression? If you’re feeling oppressed in life for whatever reason the best thing to do is cast your burdens on God. He cares for the people who feel crushed and are treated unfairly every day. Don’t dwell on the bad, but focus on God instead. Remember He is always [...]
What does the Bible say about bad days? Are you having a bad day where it feels like nothing is going right today? The good thing for Christians is we have God to run to for encouragement and help. Though we’re in this sinful world remember God is greater than the world. He that is greater [...]
Did the wise men show up on the night Jesus was born? Were they there with the shepherds, like we often see in manger scenes? And who were the wise men? Where did they come from? Let’s check out what the Bible says about these visitors who honored Jesus’ birth. The birth of Jesus Two [...]
When the New Testament talks about “Gentiles,” what does that mean? When did the separation of humanity between the Jews and Gentiles happen? Why did the gospel go to the Jews first and then the Gentiles? Perhaps you’ve wondered about some or all of these questions while reading the New Testament. Or maybe you’re a [...]