The English word “fornication” generally refers just to voluntary sexual intercourse between two unmarried persons, though it sometimes include adultery. In the New Testament the word often translated “fornication” is the Greek word porneia, which has a much broader semantic field. The word porneia derives from the word porne (“harlot”). It was used rarely in […]
Why did God allow my father to die from a heart attack and mother from cancer?
Both my mother and father prayed, fasted and payed tithes and were saved for the most part of their lives. My mother really suffered badly even though she lead the holy life she did, she always preached about God and did the right thing. I don’t understand it I am sorry to hear about the […]
What is “Becoming like him in his death” in Philippians 3:10?
“Becoming like him in his death” means that we take up our cross and follow Jesus. (Luke 9:23-24) As Jesus died to serving sin all through his mortal life, we too must die to serving sin. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice, by giving his life. Although most of us are not called on to be […]
After someone is baptised, will they continue to have battles with the devil and its temptations for the rest of their lives?
Yes. When someone becomes a Christian they still face difficulties and temptations like they did before they were a Christian. James, who was writing to Christians, makes it plain that they were still going to face temptations: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be […]
Why do you think there are so many similarities and connections between the Gospel of Thomas and 1 Corinthians?
First of all, it’s worth saying that sometimes proposed similarities between the Gospel of Thomas (GTh) and the Bible are actually, in fact, not very similar. For example, I have seen the suggestion that there is a parallel between GTh 2 and 1 Corinthians 1:2: GTh 2 1 Cor. 1:3 Jesus said, “Let him who seeks […]
Is Jesus Christ actually present in the bread and wine of the Eucharist/communion?
No.1 Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper for Christians to do in memory of him: And [Jesus] took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” {20} And likewise the cup after they had eaten, […]
Which church is to be followed?
It’s not so much a matter of which church is to be followed. It’s more a matter of following Jesus: believing what he believed, taught and lived. However, part of following Jesus means we will join together with other people who are also following Jesus (e.g. 1John 1:1-4; Heb. 10:23-25), and it’s when we join […]
Why wasn’t the lying prophet killed? (1 Kings 13)
God sent a Prophet from Judah to Bethel to proclaim a message from the Lord to the Jeroboam, and then not fellowship with anyone, but to go back home. Later, an old (second) prophet came to the first prophet, and lied to him. He said: And he said to him, “I also am a prophet […]
What does yawning mean spiritually?
Yawning is a common sign of tiredness, though people yawn for other reasons. The causes of yawning are not well understood (See wikipedia). There is no direct mention of yawning in the Bible (Ps 5 : 9 is sometimes mentioned, but it’s clear that “their throat is an open grave” is not about yawning). The […]
How many times is the name Jonathan mentioned in the Bible?
According to e-Sword, there are 122 hits on “Jonathan”. Including Jonathan the son of Gershom, son of Moses (Apostate Priest to the tribe of Dan) Jonathan son of Saul (vast majority of the references) Jonathan the son of Abiathar (“son” of Zadok), the priest & servant of David Jonathan son of Jada, descendant of Caleb […]