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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian reflections: Honoring marriage: 5 of 19
There are so many elements of marriage that are mysteries (especially to men!). Certainly procreation is an important factor, and an easy one to understand. I have always found it curious that marriage is so important to God and plays such a tremendous role in His plan, yet as soon as we enter eternity, the husband-wife rela... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: The Gospel of John: 2 of 5
John 1:1-5 (1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) He was in the beginning with God. John uses the Greek word (arche)-equivalent to the Hebrew word (reshiyth)-that we translate to "beginning". In The Beginning is a phrase that means "when creation began" or "before creation". T... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: 1 John: 4 of 8
John 1:6-8 (6) There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. John's spiritual assignment was ordained before the foundation of the world and was prophesied in Isaiah 40 centuries before John was born. John was sent by God with an assignment from God as we all are but in a unique way-his assignment was to prepare the wa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: John 1 35-42: 1 of 2
John 1:3542 35Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, 36and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said*, "Behold, the Lamb of God!" 37The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Two of John's disciples saw and heard Jesus; they left John (they were his disciples) and followed Jesus. The... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: John 1 13-18: 1 of 1
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John has been describing, supporting, and demonstrating what he summarizes and crystallizes in this verse-God became a human being. The creator entered into and willfully beca... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Bible study: John 1:19-23: 1 of 1
John 1:1923 19This is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?" 20And he confessed and did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ." 21They asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" And he said*, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" And he answered, "No."... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: John 1:11-13: 1 of 1
John 1:11-13 (11) He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. (12) But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, (13) who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. John is referring to all of the world and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: John 1:9-10: 1 of 1
John 1:9-10 (9) The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. John speaks of the true Light which enlightens every man. The same Greek word (photizo) translated to enlighten is used elsewhere in the Bible to describe salvation, but it is also used in Hebrews (Hebrews 6:4) to describe people who tasted... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues What is sin?: 43 of 53
I have heard this question many times: "did God create sin?" This is a favorite among cynical unbelievers, and among many believers who just don't fully understand God's sovereignty. If God created sin, then how can He not be responsible for it; if He didn't, then how can He be sovereign? Most (if not all) Christians agree t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: Epistle of John: 2 of 2
John 1:2428 24Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. 25They asked him, and said to him, "Why then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?" The priests and Levites recognized baptism as identification with their faith in, and covenant with, God. They were questioning John's authority to ... More..