# sitemap_entries

id: if-I-perish-I-perish
url: if-I-perish-I-perish.html
title: What did Esther mean when she said, "If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/if-I-perish-I-perish-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Queen Esther learned the fate of her people, she stepped up and made a request of protection from the king. She did so saying, “If I perish, I perish,” certain that doing this was worth risking her life.


id: the-truth-will-set-you-free
url: the-truth-will-set-you-free.html
title: What did Jesus mean when He said 'the truth will set you free' (John 8:32)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/the-truth-will-set-you-free-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus said the truth brings spiritual freedom. Christ is the truth that frees us from the bondage of sin.


id: my-peace-I-give-you
url: my-peace-I-give-you.html
title: What did Jesus mean when He said, ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you’ (John 14:27)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/my-peace-I-give-you-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you" (John 14:27), He was promising His disciples a deep, unshakable peace that would remain even in the face of suffering and His physical departure. This peace comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit and the certainty of Christ’s return, not from favorable circumstances.


id: Lord-watch-between-you-and-me
url: Lord-watch-between-you-and-me.html
title: What did Laban mean when he said to Jacob, ‘The LORD watch between you and me’ in Genesis 31:49?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Lord-watch-between-you-and-me-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Laban said, “The LORD watch between you and me” in Genesis 31:49, it was not a blessing but a warning; he and Jacob didn’t trust each other, so Laban called on God to be the judge if either broke their peace covenant. The phrase reminds us that God always sees and holds us accountable, even when others do not.


id: as-for-me-and-my-house
url: as-for-me-and-my-house.html
title: What does 'as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD' (Joshua 24:15) mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/as-for-me-and-my-house-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” expressed Joshua’s devotion to God and to raise his entire household and under his influence to be devoted to Him. We, too, have the choice like Joshua to wholeheartedly serve the Lord.


id: feet-like-a-deer
url: feet-like-a-deer.html
title: What does 'feet like a deer' mean in the Bible (Psalm 18; Habakkuk 3:19)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/feet-like-a-deer-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  "Feet like a deer" symbolizes God giving His people strength, agility, and stability to rise above danger and hardship, just as mountain deer climb to safety in high places. David and Habakkuk used this imagery to express their trust that God alone would lift them out of trouble and keep them secure.


id: the-Lord-is-my-light-and-salvation
url: the-Lord-is-my-light-and-salvation.html
title: What does 'the Lord is my light and my salvation' (Psalm 27:1) mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/the-Lord-is-my-light-and-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalm 27:1 presents the Lord as a light—the source of goodness, guidance, and salvation. God guides His children through troubles and assures us of eternal life.


id: not-by-might-nor-by-power
url: not-by-might-nor-by-power.html
title: What does God mean when He says, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit" (Zechariah 4:6)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/not-by-might-nor-by-power-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Through the prophet Zechariah, God encouraged the Israelites by assuring them His Spirit would accomplish the rebuilding of the temple, not their own power. Similarly, believers today have the indwelling Holy Spirit that assures us we can accomplish God’s will.


id: I-will-never-leave-you-nor-forsake-you
url: I-will-never-leave-you-nor-forsake-you.html
title: What does God mean when He says, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you' (Hebrews 13:5)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/I-will-never-leave-you-nor-forsake-you-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God gives many assurances to His people throughout the Bible. Since we are part of God’s family though faith in Christ, we, too, can have this same comfort.


id: I-know-thoughts
url: I-know-thoughts.html
title: What does God mean when He says, ‘I know the thoughts that I think toward you’ (Jeremiah 29:11)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/I-know-thoughts-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When God says, “I know the thoughts that I think toward you” in Jeremiah 29:11, He’s assuring exiled Israel that His plans for them—including restoration and hope—are still intact despite their judgment. Though this was a specific promise to Israel, it reflects God’s unchanging faithfulness, and believers today can trust that His eternal plans for them are also secure through Christ.


id: dead-know-nothing
url: dead-know-nothing.html
title: What does it mean in Ecclesiastes 9:5 that 'the dead know nothing'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/dead-know-nothing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  King Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes from an earthly, human perspective, and the statement “the dead know nothing” wrongly assumes that all existence and consciousness ends with death. Ecclesiastes 9:5 highlights the emptiness of life and death when viewed apart from God’s eternal perspective. Life on earth only makes sense when we see it from God’s perspective.


id: the-earth-is-the-Lords
url: the-earth-is-the-Lords.html
title: What does it mean that 'the earth is the Lord's' (Exodus 9:29)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/the-earth-is-the-Lords-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Moses’ assertion to Pharaoh that “the earth is the Lord’s” conveys God’s authority as the Creator of everything. God’s sovereignty over all includes dominion over our lives.


id: steps-of-good-man-ordered-by-Lord
url: steps-of-good-man-ordered-by-Lord.html
title: What does it mean that 'the steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD' (Psalm 37:23)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/steps-of-good-man-ordered-by-Lord-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalm 37:23 indicates that God will direct the steps of those who delight “in his way.” Studying God’s Word and being guided by the indwelling Holy Spirit ensure that we walk with the Lord.


id: restore-my-soul
url: restore-my-soul.html
title: What does it mean that God 'restores my soul'? How can God restore my soul?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/restore-my-soul-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalm 23:3 says that God “restores my soul,” meaning that he renews the spirit of His followers. Believers know and trust in the Lord to watch over us, meet our needs, and renew our souls despite the worries of the world.


id: God-fights-our-battles
url: God-fights-our-battles.html
title: What does it mean that God fights our battles (Exodus 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:30)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/God-fights-our-battles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When God fought for Israel, it was based on specific promises of deliverance and victory, not a general guarantee of success in all struggles. While we aren’t promised victory in every earthly battle, we can trust God to keep His spiritual promises—to preserve us, transform us, and never let us go.


id: not-good-for-man-to-be-alone
url: not-good-for-man-to-be-alone.html
title: What does it mean that it is not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/not-good-for-man-to-be-alone-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Genesis 2:18 reinforces the overall biblical teaching that men and women are distinct, yet complementary. It also shows God’s plan for the marital union: one man and one woman joined for life.


id: my-help-comes-from-the-Lord
url: my-help-comes-from-the-Lord.html
title: What does it mean that my help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:2)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/my-help-comes-from-the-Lord-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Because of who God is, He is our help no matter what troubles we face. Our help comes from the Lord.


id: name-Lord-strong-tower
url: name-Lord-strong-tower.html
title: What does it mean that the name of the Lord is a strong tower (Proverbs 18:10)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/name-Lord-strong-tower-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Proverbs 18:10 compares the Lord to a “strong tower” to show God’s attributes of love, faithfulness, and omnipotence. God has been and always will be a refuge for His children.


id: the-Word-was-in-the-beginning
url: the-Word-was-in-the-beginning.html
title: What does it mean that the Word was in the beginning (John 1:1)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/the-Word-was-in-the-beginning-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  John 1:1 affirms Jesus’ divinity as the Word of God who has existed from eternity. All things were created through Him.


id: not-wrestle-against-flesh-and-blood
url: not-wrestle-against-flesh-and-blood.html
title: What does it mean that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/not-wrestle-against-flesh-and-blood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ephesians 6:12 identifies the real enemy of believers as spiritual forces, rather than people. Later in that chapter, Paul explains how spiritual darkness must be fought with the spiritual tools God gives believers.


id: as-a-man-thinks-so-is-he
url: as-a-man-thinks-so-is-he.html
title: What does it mean that “as a man thinks, so is he” in Proverbs 23:7?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/as-a-man-thinks-so-is-he-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Proverbs 23:7 shows us that sometimes people do not mean what they say. We need to be discerning and respond appropriately when someone’s actions don’t match their words but rather convey what is really in their heart.


id: take-refuge-under-His-wings
url: take-refuge-under-His-wings.html
title: What does it mean to "take refuge under his wings" (Psalm 91:4)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/take-refuge-under-His-wings-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalm 91:4 conveys God’s protection and care for His children using the metaphor of a bird whose wings are shielding its young. Christ’s blood provides refuge eternally by providing everlasting security for believers.


id: taste-see-Lord-good
url: taste-see-Lord-good.html
title: What does it mean to 'taste and see that the Lord is good' in Psalm 34:8?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/taste-see-Lord-good-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalm 34:8 uses the metaphor of tasting to invite readers to experience the Lord and discover His goodness. Jesus, too, offers Himself as spiritual nourishment leading to everlasting life. Let us taste and see that the Lord is good.


id: think-about-these-things
url: think-about-these-things.html
title: What does it mean to 'think about these things' in Philippians 4:8?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/think-about-these-things-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Philippians 4:8 encourages believers to focus on what is good and godly. Fixing our thoughts on all that is good helps us maintain our focus on God, follow His ways, and experience His peace.


id: train-up-a-child
url: train-up-a-child.html
title: What does it mean to 'train up a child in the way he should go' (Proverbs 22:6)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/train-up-a-child-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Proverbs 22:6 advises parents on the importance of raising a child in a godly way. God calls us to train up our children in godly ways and to leave the results to Him.


id: like-a-tree-planted-by-water
url: like-a-tree-planted-by-water.html
title: What does it mean to be like a tree planted by water (Psalm 1:3; Jeremiah 17:8)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/like-a-tree-planted-by-water-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To be like a tree planted by water means to be a faithful believer who draws continual strength and life from God through His Word and trust in Him. Just as a tree thrives and bears fruit when rooted by a stream, so also we flourish spiritually when we abide in Christ and remain grounded in His truth.


id: bear-fruit-worthy-of-repentance
url: bear-fruit-worthy-of-repentance.html
title: What does it mean to bear fruits worthy of repentance (Matthew 3:8)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/bear-fruit-worthy-of-repentance-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Believers are called to bear fruit worthy of repentance. Our words, behaviors, and actions should be outward signs, or "fruit," of genuine heart repentance. As we abide in Jesus Christ, we will produce an abundant harvest of fruit worthy of repentance that glorifies His name.


id: place-to-the-devil
url: place-to-the-devil.html
title: What does it mean to give no place to the devil (Ephesians 4:27)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/place-to-the-devil-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ephesians 4:27 acknowledges that, as humans, we’ll get angry, but it also warns us to give no place to the devil. We are not to cultivate anger, as unresolved anger invites the devil into our lives, which leads to sin.


id: not-grow-weary-and-lose-heart
url: not-grow-weary-and-lose-heart.html
title: What does it mean to not grow weary and lose heart (Galatians 6:9)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/not-grow-weary-and-lose-heart-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In Galatians 6:9, when Paul tells believers not to “grow weary” or “lose heart,” he is referring to our service to the Lord. Paul explains how our service to the Lord leads to heavenly rewards.


id: face-like-flint
url: face-like-flint.html
title: What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/face-like-flint-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Flint is an extremely hard rock and used in expressions to mean that someone has a resolute determination to complete what was started. In Isaiah 50:7, we see the Servant (Jesus) set His face like flint as He unswervingly completed His mission on earth. We, too, are called to follow Him with steadfast faith.


id: be-fruitful-and-multiply
url: be-fruitful-and-multiply.html
title: What does it mean to “be fruitful and multiply” in Genesis?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/be-fruitful-and-multiply-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In Genesis, God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" calls humanity to have children and fill the earth, reflecting His design for growth and flourishing. While marriage and parenthood are not God's calling for everyone, those who do marry and have children are given the unique privilege of helping their children come to know God, and in turn, guiding them to be "fruitful and multiply" through making disciples.


id: to-dust-you-shall-return
url: to-dust-you-shall-return.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/to-dust-you-shall-return-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What does it mean when God tells Adam, 'For you are dust, and to dust you shall return' in Genesis 3:19?

tldr:
  In Genesis 3:19, God sentences Adam and all humanity to physical death—a return to dust—because Adam sinned by disobeying God. Christ’s atonement for humanity’s sin rescued believers from the grave into eternal life.


id: iron-sharpens-iron
url: iron-sharpens-iron.html
title: What does ‘iron sharpens iron’ mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/iron-sharpens-iron-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Iron sharpens iron” (Proverbs 27:17) means that people grow wiser and more effective when they challenge and encourage one another in close fellowship. In the church, this sharpening happens as believers live out the “one another” commands, helping each other grow to be more like Christ through love, correction, and support.


id: Psalm-151
url: Psalm-151.html
title: What is Psalm 151? Should Psalm 151 be in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Psalm-151-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalm 151 is not part of the original Hebrew Scriptures and is considered apocryphal, found mainly in the Greek Septuagint. While it may be of historical interest, it is not inspired Scripture and was never recognized as canonical by Jews, Protestants, or Roman Catholics.


id: Aaronic-Blessing
url: Aaronic-Blessing.html
title: What is the Aaronic Blessing?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Aaronic-Blessing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Aaronic Blessing was given to the early Israelites to help them be like God by reminding them who He is and what He does for them. While the blessing was not magical, by living like God wanted, He was pleased to bless them as promised.


id: be-made-whole
url: be-made-whole.html
title: What is the meaning of 'be made whole' in John 5:6?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/be-made-whole-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Jesus asked the lame man if he wanted to be made whole, He was referring to more than just physical healing. God calls us to find true wholeness in Him.


id: fool-heart-no-god
url: fool-heart-no-god.html
title: What is the meaning of Psalm 14:1 (53:1), "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'"?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/fool-heart-no-god-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalms 14:1 and 53:1 call “the fool” someone who denies God. While such a person considers themselves wise, God calls them a fool and warns that there are eternal consequences for rejecting Him.


id: I-AM-WHO-I-AM-Exodus-3-14
url: I-AM-WHO-I-AM-Exodus-3-14.html
title: What is the meaning of ‘I AM WHO I AM’ in Exodus 3:14?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/I-AM-WHO-I-AM-Exodus-3-14-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In Exodus 3:14, God declares “I AM WHO I AM” to reveal His eternal, unchanging, and self-existent nature—completely distinct from all created things. I AM WHO I AM affirms God’s sovereign authority, His presence with His people and His identity as the one true God, fulfilled and echoed by Jesus in the New Testament.


id: Old-Testament-on-hell
url: Old-Testament-on-hell.html
title: What is the Old Testament position on hell? What does the Old Testament say about hell?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Old-Testament-on-hell-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The full theological concept of hell, as a place of eternal punishment for the wicked, becomes clearer in the New Testament, where Jesus and the apostles elaborate on the consequences of rejecting God. The Old Testament mostly lays the groundwork for understanding God's justice and judgment.


id: worm-will-not-die
url: worm-will-not-die.html
title: What is the worm that will not die mentioned in Mark 9:48?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/worm-will-not-die-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “worm that does not die” in Mark 9:48 is a way of figuratively depicting the everlasting torment of hell. The horrifying and everlasting nature of hell should encourage believers to share the good news of how Christ saved us from it.


id: answer-not-a-fool-according-to-his-folly
url: answer-not-a-fool-according-to-his-folly.html
title: Why are we told to answer not a fool according to his folly (Proverbs 26:4)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/answer-not-a-fool-according-to-his-folly-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Proverbs 26:4–5 advises discernment when interacting with a fool. We are advised to correct a person’s foolishness without becoming foolish like them.


id: create-in-me-a-clean-heart
url: create-in-me-a-clean-heart.html
title: Why did David ask God to 'create in me a clean heart' in Psalm 51:10?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/create-in-me-a-clean-heart-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In Psalm 51 David asked God for a “clean heart” because he recognized his sin. Just like David, we must call out to the Lord and ask Him to create a clean heart in us, knowing that He alone can cleanse us from all unrighteousness (Psalm 51:10).


id: Job-friends-miserable-comforters
url: Job-friends-miserable-comforters.html
title: Why did Job refer to his friends as miserable comforters?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Job-friends-miserable-comforters-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Job’s friends were miserable comforters because they falsely accused Job of deserving suffering rather than praying for him and comforting him. God calls us to bear each others’ burdens and to have compassion for those who go through difficulty.


id: call-fool
url: call-fool.html
title: Why did Paul and Jesus call people foolish when Jesus taught us not to call our brother a fool?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/call-fool-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus admonished believers against wrongly judging or insulting other image-bearers of God. Even when we are being discerning, we are called to make sure our hearts and attitudes toward others are God-honoring.


id: Balaam-say-God-not-man
url: Balaam-say-God-not-man.html
title: Why does Balaam say 'God is not man' (Numbers 23:19)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/Balaam-say-God-not-man-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God is not like humans who lie or change their minds; when God speaks, His word is true and unchanging. Balaam’s statement in Numbers 23:19 reveals that God’s promises and intentions, such as protecting Israel, are steadfast and reliable no matter human attempts to alter them.


id: house-of-prayer
url: house-of-prayer.html
title: Why does God call His house a house of prayer (Isaiah 56:7)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/house-of-prayer-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s house is called a “house of prayer” because it’s where prayers rise like incense to Him. When Jesus died, the temple veil tore, providing full access to God for all who believe to boldly come to God in prayer.


id: the-God-who-sees
url: the-God-who-sees.html
title: Why does Hagar call God 'the God who sees' (Genesis 16:13)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/the-God-who-sees-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Hagar calls God “the God who sees” because He saw her and provided for her. Likewise, God is the God who sees us and tales cares of each of us.


id: man-of-sorrows
url: man-of-sorrows.html
title: Why does Isaiah 53:3 refer to the Messiah as a man of sorrows?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/man-of-sorrows-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Messiah is called a “man of sorrows” because He would endure deep suffering and rejection to bring salvation, despite being perfectly righteous. Jesus’ painful death fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy, showing God’s plan to bear our sins and offer us healing through His wounds.


id: pillar-and-ground-of-the-truth
url: pillar-and-ground-of-the-truth.html
title: Why is the church called the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/pillar-and-ground-of-the-truth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  First Timothy 3:15 calls the church the “pillar and ground of the truth” (KJV) because, as the assembly of believers, the church represents the Lord to the world. In following God’s Word and living out the fruits of the spirit, believers show truth to a lost and seeking world.


id: God-plural
url: God-plural.html
title: Why is the plural used for God in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/God-plural-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The plural pronouns in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22 likely either express God’s majestic greatness or hint at the Trinity—one God in three Persons. Though the Old Testament doesn’t fully reveal the mystery of the Trinity, the New Testament clarifies God’s triune nature, inviting us to worship the majestic, triune Creator.


id: no-unwholesome-talk-mouths
url: no-unwholesome-talk-mouths.html
title: Why should we let no unwholesome talk come out of our mouths (Ephesians 4:29)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/no-unwholesome-talk-mouths-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ephesians 4:29 warns believers to avoid coarse language. This and other scriptures teach that words should be chosen with care, as they are part of a believer’s witness for Christ.


id: teach-us-to-number-our-days
url: teach-us-to-number-our-days.html
title: Why should we want God to teach us to number our days (Psalm 90:12)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/teach-us-to-number-our-days-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Psalm 90:12 teaches that acknowledging that life is brief will lead to wisdom. This wisdom helps us prioritize spiritual concerns over material ones.


id: God-not-give-glory-to-another
url: God-not-give-glory-to-another.html
title: Why will God not give His glory to another (Isaiah 42:8)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Old Testament
image: images/featured/God-not-give-glory-to-another-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God will not give His glory to another because He alone is the eternal, uncreated Creator who is infinitely above all else. To share His glory would be to deny His uniqueness and perfection, exalting something created as if it were greater than the Creator.


id: house-divided-cannot-stand
url: house-divided-cannot-stand.html
title: A house divided cannot stand – What does this mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/house-divided-cannot-stand-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Jesus said “A house divided cannot stand,” He was exposing the people’s stubborn unbelief. A household divided against itself challenges us to examine where we might be resisting God’s truth.


id: Ten-Commandments-New-Testament
url: Ten-Commandments-New-Testament.html
title: Are the Ten Commandments repeated in the New Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Ten-Commandments-New-Testament-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Nine of the Ten Commandments God gave Moses are repeated in the New Testament. The exception is the law about the Sabbath since Christians have our Sabbath rest in Christ.


id: epistle-to-the-Laodiceans
url: epistle-to-the-Laodiceans.html
title: Colossians 4:16 mentions an epistle to the Laodiceans; what is that?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/epistle-to-the-Laodiceans-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The church at Laodicea received a letter from Paul, but this epistle has been lost. Most likely the letter was part of a circular letter written to several churches at once, but background information is mostly unknown.


id: head-coverings
url: head-coverings.html
title: Do women have to wear head coverings in church? What does 1 Corinthians 11:3-16 mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/head-coverings-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Head coverings served as a clear cultural distinction between men and women. While we do not need to wear head coverings in church today, we still follow God’s design and order for the church and the family.


id: Romans-2-7-works-salvation
url: Romans-2-7-works-salvation.html
title: Does Romans 2:7 teach works salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Romans-2-7-works-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Romans 2:7 does not teach a works-based salvation. Romans 2:7 teaches that born-again believers will manifest good works as a consequence of God’s grace and the gift of salvation.


id: faith-alone
url: faith-alone.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/faith-alone-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when James 2:24 seems to say that salvation is not by faith alone?

tldr:
  We are saved by God’s grace through faith alone. Faith is demonstrated by action. James’s statement that we are justified by works and not by faith alone is a way of saying that our works reveal our faith.


id: grieve-quench-Holy-Spirit
url: grieve-quench-Holy-Spirit.html
title: How does a person grieve or quench the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19; Ephesians 4:30)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/grieve-quench-Holy-Spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A believer grieves or quenches the Holy Spirit when they behave in a way that stifles the work of the Spirit of God. Believers are called to walk by the Spirit, not to live in a way that grieves or quenches the Holy Spirit’s work in their lives.


id: new-creation
url: new-creation.html
title: How is a Christian a new creation? What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/new-creation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In 2 Corinthians 5:17, a Christian becomes a "new creation" through God's Spirit, replacing their old sinful nature with a heart that desires God's ways. While the transformation is ongoing and imperfect, it assures us of the future restoration that God promises.


id: Father-of-lights
url: Father-of-lights.html
title: How is God the Father of lights (James 1:17)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Father-of-lights-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God is the Father of lights, the author and perfecter of all that is not darkness. We are called to walk in the light of the Father of lights.


id: rock-of-offense
url: rock-of-offense.html
title: How is Jesus a rock of offense (Romans 9:33; 1 Peter 2:8)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/rock-of-offense-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus is a “rock of offense” to those who reject Him. Yet, those who have Jesus as the cornerstone of their lives will not stumble.


id: public-confession
url: public-confession.html
title: How is public confession related to salvation (Romans 10:9–10)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/public-confession-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Grace alone, through faith in Christ alone, not any behavior on our part, leads to salvation. A public confession that Christ is Lord is the fruit of our salvation.


id: father-of-lies
url: father-of-lies.html
title: How is Satan the father of lies (John 8:44)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/father-of-lies-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Satan was the first liar, which makes him "the father of lies." The father of lies tries to convince us that God is the liar—and that is the ultimate lie.


id: devil-like-a-lion
url: devil-like-a-lion.html
title: How is the devil like a lion (1 Peter 5:8)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/devil-like-a-lion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Devil is like a lion in that he is dangerous, roars, and seeks to devour; however, God is greater than the Devil. We stand firm against our enemy through Jesus, God’s Word, and prayer.


id: lead-us-not-into-temptation
url: lead-us-not-into-temptation.html
title: If God does not tempt us, why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'Lead us not into temptation'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/lead-us-not-into-temptation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God does not tempt us to sin. Praying, “lead us not into temptation” is a plea for God to guide and protect us from situations and circumstances that may lure us into ungodly action.


id: Joshua-Jesus
url: Joshua-Jesus.html
title: In Hebrews 4:8 in the King James Version, why is Joshua called 'Jesus'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Joshua-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Greek name translated as “Jesus” is technically a translation of the Hebrew word for “Joshua,” so the original King James Version attempted to clarify by translating the name differently in the Old and New Testaments. However, when they translated verses in the New Testament that referred to the Old Testament Joshua by using the name “Jesus,” it added confusion that later translators remedied.


id: let-not-your-hearts-be-troubled
url: let-not-your-hearts-be-troubled.html
title: In John 14:1, what does it mean to 'let not your hearts be troubled'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/let-not-your-hearts-be-troubled-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus warned us that we would face troubles and difficulties of life, yet He also encouraged us not to let our hearts be troubled because He has overcome. By God’s Spirit within us, we can also overcome the troubles we face in this world.


id: press-on-toward-the-goal
url: press-on-toward-the-goal.html
title: In Philippians 3:14, what does it mean to press on toward the goal, and what is the goal?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/press-on-toward-the-goal-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To “press on toward the goal” means to pursue Christ by living for Him. The goal is eternal life in relationship with the Lord.


id: baptism-Jesus-name
url: baptism-Jesus-name.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/baptism-Jesus-name-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  In whose name are we to be baptized—Jesus’ name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)?

tldr:
  Both Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38 refer to the same divine authority behind baptism, not different formulas. Baptizing "in the name of Jesus" emphasizes His role in salvation, while the Trinitarian formula highlights the fullness of God’s authority.


id: baptism-1Peter-3-21
url: baptism-1Peter-3-21.html
title: Is baptism necessary for salvation according to 1 Peter 3:21?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/baptism-1Peter-3-21-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  1 Peter 3:21 does not teach that baptism is necessary for salvation, but rather uses baptism as a symbol of the saving faith that appeals to God for a clean conscience. Salvation comes by faith alone, and baptism follows as a public act of obedience that expresses that inward faith.


id: baptism-Acts-22-16
url: baptism-Acts-22-16.html
title: Is baptism necessary for salvation according to Acts 22:16?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/baptism-Acts-22-16-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Baptism is not necessary for salvation according to Acts 22:16, as salvation comes through faith alone. Baptism is an expected act of obedience and identification with Christ after salvation.


id: baptism-Acts-2-38
url: baptism-Acts-2-38.html
title: Is baptism necessary for salvation according to Acts 2:38?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/baptism-Acts-2-38-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Baptism is not necessary for salvation according to Acts 2:38, as salvation comes through faith alone. However, baptism is expected as a public act of obedience and identification with Christ after salvation.


id: baptism-Galatians-3-27
url: baptism-Galatians-3-27.html
title: Is baptism necessary for salvation according to Galatians 3:27?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/baptism-Galatians-3-27-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Baptism is not necessary for salvation according to Galatians 3:27, as Paul clearly teaches that salvation comes through faith alone. However, baptism is expected of all believers as a public act of obedience and identification with Christ after they are saved.


id: baptism-John-3-5
url: baptism-John-3-5.html
title: Is baptism necessary for salvation according to John 3:5?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/baptism-John-3-5-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Baptism is not necessary for salvation according to John 3:5, as salvation comes through faith alone. However, baptism is expected of all believers as a public act of obedience and identification with Christ after they are saved.


id: Luke-16-19-31-parable
url: Luke-16-19-31-parable.html
title: Is the account of Lazarus and the rich man in Luke 16:19-31 a parable or did it actually occur?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Luke-16-19-31-parable-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Details in the account of Lazarus and the rich man show that this is probably a true story, not a parable. However, regardless of whether it is a parable or it actually occurred, it teaches us to focus on our eternal state before we die and it becomes permanent.


id: do-unto-others
url: do-unto-others.html
title: Is the statement 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/do-unto-others-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Golden Rule is positive in nature and by it, Christ commands positive action. Doing unto others as you would have them do unto you is one way to explain what loving others looks like in practice.


id: Revelation-22-18-19
url: Revelation-22-18-19.html
title: Is the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 about the entire Bible or just the book of Revelation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Revelation-22-18-19-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 applies to the book itself, it echoes earlier warnings in Scripture about not changing God's Word. Since all Scripture is God-breathed and inspired, altering any part of it carries severe consequences.


id: His-blood-be-on-us
url: His-blood-be-on-us.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/His-blood-be-on-us-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Matthew 27:25 says, 'His blood be on us and on our children.' What does this mean? Are Jews cursed because of the killing of Christ?

tldr:
  Matthew 27:25 does not reveal a curse on Jewish people. It records a statement by those who sought Jesus’ death that they were willing to accept the consequences upon them and their children for it.


id: blessed-hope
url: blessed-hope.html
title: The blessed hope – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/blessed-hope-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Our blessed hope is not a fanciful wish but a trust in Jesus' promise of His return and faithfulness to His promises. As we await Jesus' return, we glorify God by living transformed lives.


id: seven-I-AM-statements
url: seven-I-AM-statements.html
title: What are the seven I AM statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/seven-I-AM-statements-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the Gospel of John, Jesus identifies Himself by the name God revealed to Moses in Exodus: “I AM.” Through five metaphors and two direct statements of His divinity, Jesus shows He is the eternal, self-existent God.


id: seven-woes
url: seven-woes.html
title: What are the seven woes Jesus pronounced on the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/seven-woes-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus pronounced seven woes condemning the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees. He pronounced these woes because they were leading people astray and were misrepresenting God’s Word.


id: unfruitful-works-of-darkness
url: unfruitful-works-of-darkness.html
title: What are the unfruitful works of darkness (Ephesians 5:11)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/unfruitful-works-of-darkness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The unfruitful works of darkness are actions that are sinful, against God’s righteousness, and unable to produce positive outcomes. We are to identify, expose, and avoid the unfruitful works of darkness and instead walk in the light.


id: well-done-good-and-faithful-servant
url: well-done-good-and-faithful-servant.html
title: What can I do to one day hear, 'Well done, good and faithful servant' when I get to heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/well-done-good-and-faithful-servant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant” in heaven, we should use our God-given gifts to grow God’s kingdom on earth. Though we’re saved by grace, not works, our love for God compels us to do what pleases Him.


id: worldly-wealth-Luke-16-9
url: worldly-wealth-Luke-16-9.html
title: What did Jesus mean about making friends by worldly wealth in Luke 16:9?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/worldly-wealth-Luke-16-9-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Luke 16:9 advises prudent use of wealth as an investment in what has lasting benefit. Money should be used for God’s will and with an eternal perspective.


id: if-I-be-lifted-up
url: if-I-be-lifted-up.html
title: What did Jesus mean by 'If I be lifted up' in John 12:32?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/if-I-be-lifted-up-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Jesus says, “If I be lifted up,” he is referring to his upcoming crucifixion, but it also applies to His resurrection, ascension, and exaltation at the right hand of the Father. Our hope is grounded in the “lifting up” of Jesus.


id: abolish-fulfill-law
url: abolish-fulfill-law.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/abolish-fulfill-law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What did Jesus mean that He came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it? What did He mean that 'not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished' (Matthew 5:18)?

tldr:
  Jesus honored the Law as God's Holy Word and declared the Law to be perfect, non-negotiable, and a true prediction of God's work in the future. The fulfillment of the Law is found in Christ Himself and His finished work of redemption.


id: this-cup-new-covenant-my-blood
url: this-cup-new-covenant-my-blood.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/this-cup-new-covenant-my-blood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What did Jesus mean when He said 'This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood' (Luke 22:20)?

tldr:
  Throughout history, God has given humanity covenants by which He conveyed His plan of redemption and revealed His heart for His people. The old covenant was fulfilled with God’s new covenant through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.


id: I-go-to-prepare-a-place-for-you
url: I-go-to-prepare-a-place-for-you.html
title: What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I go to prepare a place for you' (John 14:2)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/I-go-to-prepare-a-place-for-you-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Jesus told His disciples He was going “to prepare a place” for them, He meant He would be making a place for them in heaven. Believers are assured that they will spend eternity with the Lord.


id: if-you-love-me-keep-my-commandments
url: if-you-love-me-keep-my-commandments.html
title: What did Jesus mean when He said, 'If you love me, you will keep my commandments'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/if-you-love-me-keep-my-commandments-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In John 14:15, Jesus says believers show love for Him by obeying Him. God enables believers to obey through the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Our love for the Lord is revealed in our obedience to Him.


id: let-this-cup-pass-from-me
url: let-this-cup-pass-from-me.html
title: What did Jesus mean when He said, 'let this cup pass from me'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/let-this-cup-pass-from-me-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus’ prayer to the Father to “let this cup pass from me” reveals the dread He felt in His human nature for the upcoming suffering. The cup symbolizes the anguish He would undergo in perfect deference to the Father’s will.


id: peace-be-still
url: peace-be-still.html
title: What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Peace! Be still!'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/peace-be-still-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Jesus said “Peace! Be still!” He revealed His power over even the wind and waves. Jesus is the One who can provide calm and stability even in the midst of the most tempestuous storms.


id: to-die-is-gain
url: to-die-is-gain.html
title: What did Paul mean when he wrote 'to die is gain' (Philippians 1:21)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/to-die-is-gain-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Paul was torn between his desire to live or die because each has its blessings. While being united with Christ would be far better for us personally, we are to honor God with the life He has given us.


id: to-live-is-Christ
url: to-live-is-Christ.html
title: What did Paul mean when he wrote 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/to-live-is-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A Christian will have difficulties, but Christ brings joy through these difficulties. True life is found in living for Christ.


id: continue-to-sin
url: continue-to-sin.html
title: What do 1 John 3:6 and 1 John 5:18 mean when they say believers will not continue to sin?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/continue-to-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  1 John 3:6 and 1 John 5:18 state that believers will not continue to sin. True believers will not be sinless but they will sin less; they will not maintain a pattern of habitual sin.


id: perfect-love-casts-out-fear
url: perfect-love-casts-out-fear.html
title: What does 'perfect love casts out fear' mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/perfect-love-casts-out-fear-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18) means that God’s absolute love for us conquers our fear. God’s perfect love is expressed in sending His Son to die for our sins, and this truth puts our fear into perspective.


id: do-not-love-the-world
url: do-not-love-the-world.html
title: What does 1 John 2:15 mean when it says 'Do not love the world'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/do-not-love-the-world-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Instead of being conformed to the values and attitudes of this world, believers are to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Christians are called not to love the world but to love God and all that is good above all else.


id: Ephesians-2-8-9
url: Ephesians-2-8-9.html
title: What does Ephesians 2:8–9 mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Ephesians-2-8-9-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ephesians 2:8–9 communicates that we are sinners who can only be saved by God's grace, which He freely gives us. We cannot do anything to earn salvation.


id: in-your-anger-do-not-sin
url: in-your-anger-do-not-sin.html
title: What does Ephesians 4:26 mean when it says in your anger do not sin?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/in-your-anger-do-not-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Anger should be addressed so it won’t grow, but it must be handled with self-control that glorifies God. We are called to not sin in our anger.


id: treasure-jars-of-clay
url: treasure-jars-of-clay.html
title: What does it mean in 2 Corinthians 4:7 that we have treasure in jars of clay / earthen vessels?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/treasure-jars-of-clay-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Second Corinthians 4:7 uses the metaphor of clay jars with treasure inside to depict our imperfect bodies into which God has placed a perfect treasure: knowledge of Himself. God’s power shines through us even in our weakness.


id: blessed-are-the-peacemakers
url: blessed-are-the-peacemakers.html
title: What does it mean that 'blessed are the peacemakers'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/blessed-are-the-peacemakers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A peacemaker actively works toward peace. Peacemakers will find joy in the experience of seeing people reconciled to one another and to God.


id: sufficient-day-evil
url: sufficient-day-evil.html
title: What does it mean that 'sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof' in Matthew 6:34'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/sufficient-day-evil-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Remembering that "sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof," calls us to trust in God in the midst of life’s difficulties. Worrying cannot change our circumstances.


id: rocks-cry-out
url: rocks-cry-out.html
title: What does it mean that 'the rocks will cry out' in Luke 19:40?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/rocks-cry-out-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In Luke 19:40, Jesus declared that if the people would not praise Him, “the rocks will cry out.” God alone is worthy of worship because of who he is and what He has done, and we, as believers, are called to actively participate in worshiping and living for God, reflecting His glory.


id: for-where-your-treasure-is
url: for-where-your-treasure-is.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/for-where-your-treasure-is-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What does it mean that 'where your treasure is there will your heart be also' (Matthew 6:21; Luke 12:34)?

tldr:
  Jesus taught that our focus should not be on earthly things, which are fleeting, but on things of eternal value. We should have a heavenly perspective, aiming to honor the Lord, including with our earthly treasures.


id: not-inherit-kingdom-God
url: not-inherit-kingdom-God.html
title: What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9–11)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/not-inherit-kingdom-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Those who live in unrepentant sin will not spend eternity with the Lord after death. Although we are all prone to sin, God’s children lead a lifestyle that glorifies Him.


id: immeasurably-more
url: immeasurably-more.html
title: What does it mean that God can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/immeasurably-more-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the closing to a prayer in Ephesians 3, Paul highlights the Lord’s sovereignty, omniscience, and omnipotence. He affirms that God’s character and ways are far above what we can even imagine.


id: God-cannot-be-tempted
url: God-cannot-be-tempted.html
title: What does it mean that God cannot be tempted (James 1:13)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/God-cannot-be-tempted-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God will never tempt us to do evil nor is He tempted to do evil. When we are tempted, we can lean on the one who will never be tempted.


id: not-willing-for-any-to-perish
url: not-willing-for-any-to-perish.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/not-willing-for-any-to-perish-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What does it mean that God is not willing for any to perish but that all would come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9)?

tldr:
  Second Peter 3:9 stresses God’s patience and mercy in delaying judgment so unbelievers have the opportunity to repent. God’s desire is that all would come to repentance, but the time to repent is not unlimited.


id: greater-is-He-that-is-in-me
url: greater-is-He-that-is-in-me.html
title: What does it mean that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/greater-is-He-that-is-in-me-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world” encourages believers that God is greater than all and that we do not need to fear the Devil. Believers have the indwelling Holy Spirit, who is far greater than the enemy and his deceptions.


id: Jesus-learned-obedience
url: Jesus-learned-obedience.html
title: What does it mean that Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered (Hebrews 5:8)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Jesus-learned-obedience-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus learned obedience through suffering, not because He was disobedient, but to fully experience human struggles and temptation. Having learned obedience by the things He suffered, Jesus extends grace and mercy to us as our eternal mediator between God and humanity.


id: love-is-the-fulfillment-of-the-law
url: love-is-the-fulfillment-of-the-law.html
title: What does it mean that love is the fulfillment of the law in Romans 13:8?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/love-is-the-fulfillment-of-the-law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The love that fulfills the law is love that reflects God's character and His attributes. When we love like Jesus, we reflect and reveal Him to the world.


id: teachers-judged-more-strictly
url: teachers-judged-more-strictly.html
title: What does it mean that teachers will be judged more strictly (James 3:1)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/teachers-judged-more-strictly-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  James 3:1 warns that God holds teachers to a stricter judgment. Those who teach God’s Word must take seriously the call to rightly and faithfully convey and live out God’s truth.


id: the-light-shines-in-the-darkness
url: the-light-shines-in-the-darkness.html
title: What does it mean that the light shines in the darkness (John 1:5)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/the-light-shines-in-the-darkness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  John 1:5 refers to Jesus as the light who conquered the darkness of sin and death. The light of Christ shines within believers.


id: no-condemnation
url: no-condemnation.html
title: What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/no-condemnation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “No condemnation” in Christ means that those who have accepted Christ as Savior are imputed with His righteousness. Through Christ, we have been freed from sin, which separates us from God.


id: tongues-will-cease
url: tongues-will-cease.html
title: What does it mean that tongues will cease (1 Corinthians 13:8)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/tongues-will-cease-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Paul’s statement that “tongues will cease” in 1 Corinthians 13:8 emphasizes that spiritual gifts are temporary but that love is eternal and essential. Rather than focusing on which gifts are greater, believers are called to use whatever gift they have with love to build up the body of Christ.


id: Gods-workmanship
url: Gods-workmanship.html
title: What does it mean that we are God's workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Gods-workmanship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God formed men and women in His image and for His glory. He has designed each part of our story to come together into a work of art that shows off His handiwork.


id: quick-listen-slow-speak
url: quick-listen-slow-speak.html
title: What does it mean that we should be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/quick-listen-slow-speak-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  James 1:19 advises believers to listen well, guard our words, and curb our anger. We show respect to others and to the Lord by communicating this way.


id: left-hand-know-right-hand-doing
url: left-hand-know-right-hand-doing.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/left-hand-know-right-hand-doing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What does it mean that we should not let our left hand know what our right hand is doing (Matthew 6:3–4)?

tldr:
  To not let our left hand know what our right hand is doing refers to giving in a way that we don’t flaunt to others what we are doing. When we give, we are to give humbly, for the good of the other, and out of our love for the Lord.


id: whoever-calls-name-Lord-saved
url: whoever-calls-name-Lord-saved.html
title: What does it mean that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:13)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/whoever-calls-name-Lord-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Calling on the name of the Lord means to profess the faith in Christ that is already in one’s heart. Calling on the name of the Lord isn’t what saves us—it just expresses our faith.


id: you-cannot-serve-two-masters
url: you-cannot-serve-two-masters.html
title: What does it mean that you cannot serve two masters in Matthew 6:24?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/you-cannot-serve-two-masters-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Matthew 6:24 indicates that we cannot serve God and something else. Believers must beware of putting anything—including money—above God.


id: you-will-know-them-by-their-fruit
url: you-will-know-them-by-their-fruit.html
title: What does it mean that you will know them by their fruit in Matthew 7:16?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/you-will-know-them-by-their-fruit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To “know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16 NKJV) means that deeds demonstrate what is in the heart. True believers’ deeds will show their love of Christ.


id: come-out-from-among-them
url: come-out-from-among-them.html
title: What does it mean to 'come out from among them' (2 Corinthians 6:17)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/come-out-from-among-them-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God calls us to avoid participation with sin and unrighteousness. Believers are called to be separate from that which is against God.


id: let-peace-Christ-rule-hearts
url: let-peace-Christ-rule-hearts.html
title: What does it mean to 'let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts' (Colossians 3:15)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/let-peace-Christ-rule-hearts-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus Christ brought peace between God and us through His death on the cross to pardon our sin. We let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts when we stand firm on the truth of our salvation and faith, standing firm against the chaos around us.


id: born-water-spirit
url: born-water-spirit.html
title: What does it mean to be born of water and the Spirit (John 3:5)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/born-water-spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To be "born of water and the Spirit" means experiencing a spiritual rebirth, which is necessary for salvation and entry into God's kingdom. While interpretations vary—ranging from references to Ezekiel's prophecy, physical birth, baptism, or spiritual cleansing—all agree that true regeneration comes through faith in Jesus Christ.


id: doers-of-the-word
url: doers-of-the-word.html
title: What does it mean to be doers of the Word in James 1:22?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/doers-of-the-word-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Being doers of the Word means knowing God's Word and actually applying it to our lives. When we really believe God, we seek to do what He says.


id: rightly-dividing-the-word-of-truth
url: rightly-dividing-the-word-of-truth.html
title: What does it mean to be rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/rightly-dividing-the-word-of-truth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When we rightly divide God’s Word, we handle it and represent it accurately. When the truth is handled properly it changes our lives and help us love God and others more.


id: be-strong-in-the-Lord
url: be-strong-in-the-Lord.html
title: What does it mean to be strong in the Lord in Ephesians 6:10?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/be-strong-in-the-Lord-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We do not make ourselves strong; rather we are strengthened or empowered in the Lord. Being strong in the Lord requires that we lean on Him for our strength instead of leaning on ourselves.


id: bear-one-anothers-burdens
url: bear-one-anothers-burdens.html
title: What does it mean to bear one another's burdens?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/bear-one-anothers-burdens-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Galatians 6:2 exhorts believers to “bear one another’s burdens.” We can show love by helping bear one another’s burdens through difficult situations both spiritually and materially, ultimately pointing them to the One who can give them rest.


id: come-boldly-throne-grace
url: come-boldly-throne-grace.html
title: What does it mean to come boldly to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/come-boldly-throne-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To “come boldly to the throne of grace” is to approach the Lord in prayer, confident that Jesus’ sacrifice was sufficient for our sins once and for all. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we can approach God for grace.


id: contend-for-the-faith
url: contend-for-the-faith.html
title: What does it mean to contend for the faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/contend-for-the-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Contending for the faith speaks of hard and diligent work. Jude exhorts his readers to contend for the message of the gospel against those who seek to erode it.


id: count-it-all-joy
url: count-it-all-joy.html
title: What does it mean to count it all joy (James 1:2)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/count-it-all-joy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When trials come, the way we respond is important. Christians can choose to “count it all joy” and respond joyfully to trials because the Christian knows that, no matter the circumstantial resolution, tested faith produces maturity.


id: form-of-godliness
url: form-of-godliness.html
title: What does it mean to have a form of godliness but deny its power (2 Timothy 3:5)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/form-of-godliness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  People who have a form of godliness are people who claim to follow God but who do not actually know Him. Those who know God live by His power, and the things and people that deny Him become apparent.


id: do-not-conform-to-this-world
url: do-not-conform-to-this-world.html
title: What does it mean to not conform to the pattern of this world (Romans 12:2)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/do-not-conform-to-this-world-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Not conforming to the world means not conforming to the sinful patterns of the world system, that which is against God. The sinful world system is not to inform our way of thinking or behaving; instead, our minds must be transformed by God to reflect His ways.


id: preach-the-Word
url: preach-the-Word.html
title: What does it mean to preach the Word (2 Timothy 4:2)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/preach-the-Word-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To preach the Word means to proclaim the gospel to the world. Paul exhorted Timothy to preach the Word, and believers are called to do the same today.


id: rejoice-always
url: rejoice-always.html
title: What does it mean to rejoice always (1 Thessalonians 5:16)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/rejoice-always-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  First Thessalonians 5:16 urges believers to rejoice “always,” even during times of suffering. Believers’ joy isn’t dependent on outward circumstances but is anchored in Christ.


id: speak-the-truth-in-love
url: speak-the-truth-in-love.html
title: What does it mean to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/speak-the-truth-in-love-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God calls us to speak the truth in love. In a world clouded by confusion and miscommunication, we are called to reflect Christ by bringing clarity and compassion.


id: stir-up-the-gift
url: stir-up-the-gift.html
title: What does it mean to stir up the gift (2 Timothy 1:6)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/stir-up-the-gift-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To “stir up the gift” means to use the gifts God has given us to glorify Him and edify the body of Christ.


id: peace-I-leave-with-you
url: peace-I-leave-with-you.html
title: What does Jesus mean when He says, 'Peace I leave with you' (John 14:27)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/peace-I-leave-with-you-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Because of Jesus, we can have peace with God, inner peace, and peace with others. This peace is possible through the “Helper” whom Christ sent, the indwelling Holy Spirit.


id: Word-became-flesh
url: Word-became-flesh.html
title: What does John 1:14 mean when it says the Word became flesh?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Word-became-flesh-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  John 1:14 indicates that God the Son came to earth as a man and lived among us. The Word became flesh and died so that all who believe in Him would be forgiven of their sins.


id: John-3-13
url: John-3-13.html
title: What does John 3:13 mean? Did no one go to heaven before Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/John-3-13-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  John 3:13 is not about whether anyone went to heaven before Jesus, but about Jesus’ divine authority as the one who descended from heaven to bring God’s message. John 3:13 emphasizes Jesus’ identity as God and the source of eternal life.


id: where-two-or-three-are-gathered
url: where-two-or-three-are-gathered.html
title: What does the phrase 'where two or three are gathered' mean in Matthew 18:20?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/where-two-or-three-are-gathered-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus assures us that He is present amid healthy confrontations against a sinning believer. These confrontations are a part of church discipline with the goal of loving restoration.


id: baptism-dead
url: baptism-dead.html
title: What is baptism for the dead in 1 Corinthians 15:29?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/baptism-dead-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Baptism for the dead in 1 Corinthians 15:29 is an unclear practice that the Bible does not explain, and it should not form the basis of any doctrine. Paul’s main point is that the practice assumes a future resurrection, affirming the truth of Christ’s resurrection and the hope it provides.


id: one-baptism
url: one-baptism.html
title: What is meant in Ephesians 4:5 that there is ‘one baptism’
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/one-baptism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The phrase “one baptism” in Ephesians 4:5 refers to the shared, full commitment of all believers to Christ, symbolized by both Spirit and water baptism. This shared experience unites believers into one body, forming the basis for Christian unity.


id: curse-of-the-law
url: curse-of-the-law.html
title: What is the curse of the law (Galatians 3:10)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/curse-of-the-law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “curse of the law” in Galatians 3:10 is the penalty levied for not keeping the law God had given the Israelites. Christ freed us from the curse of the law by covering us with His righteousness.


id: not-fight-against-flesh-and-blood
url: not-fight-against-flesh-and-blood.html
title: What is the full armor of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/not-fight-against-flesh-and-blood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The full armor of God is a way to describe the tools with which God has equipped believers to stand firm against sin and the evil one. By putting on the full armor of God, we rely on His strength, not our own, to stand victorious in Christ.


id: Hall-of-Faith
url: Hall-of-Faith.html
title: What is the Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Hall-of-Faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Hall of Faith lists figures from the Old Testament as examples of faith. There are numerous examples of those who have gone before us who trusted in and obeyed God.


id: law-of-sin-and-death
url: law-of-sin-and-death.html
title: What is the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/law-of-sin-and-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Law reveals that we are all guilty of sin and therefore receive death. However, believers are no longer condemned because Christ died for us; instead, we live according to the law of the Spirit of life.


id: redeeming-the-time
url: redeeming-the-time.html
title: What is the meaning of "redeeming the time" in Ephesians 5:16?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/redeeming-the-time-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Redeeming the time” in Ephesians 5:16 means to make the best use of our limited sojourn on earth. Scripture teaches that the wisest way to spend our time is by serving the Lord.


id: rich-in-mercy
url: rich-in-mercy.html
title: What is the meaning of God being rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/rich-in-mercy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Rich in mercy” means God’s mercy is overwhelmingly abundant, not minimal—He rescues us from wrath and raises us to reign with Christ. This mercy is so lavish that it magnifies His grace for all eternity and gives hope even to the most undeserving.


id: resurrected-with-Jesus
url: resurrected-with-Jesus.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/resurrected-with-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What is the meaning of people being resurrected with Jesus’ death? What is significant about those raised to life when Jesus died (Matthew 27:50-53)?

tldr:
  When Jesus died, the resurrection of believers, along with the torn veil and earthquake, powerfully demonstrated that He is the Son of God with authority over sin, nature, and death. These signs were not only evidence for the people at that moment, but also a promise of future resurrection and eternal life for all who believe in Him.


id: revelation-chapter-12
url: revelation-chapter-12.html
title: What is the meaning of Revelation chapter 12?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/revelation-chapter-12-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In Revelation 12, Israel gives birth to Jesus, the child destined to rule the nations, while Satan, represented by a dragon, tries to destroy Him. Despite his opposition, God's plans prevail as Jesus secures victory over evil.


id: right-hand-of-fellowship
url: right-hand-of-fellowship.html
title: What is the right hand of fellowship (Galatians 2:9)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/right-hand-of-fellowship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The "right hand of fellowship" in Galatians 2:9 signifies unity and partnership in spreading the gospel. It emphasizes the importance of community, mutual support, and encouragement among believers, which remains essential for the church today.


id: upon-this-rock
url: upon-this-rock.html
title: What is the rock in Matthew 16:18 upon which Jesus will build His church?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/upon-this-rock-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, is the “rock” on which His church is built. The church is founded on a true understanding and declaration of Jesus’ identity, not on Peter himself.


id: love-Lord-heart-soul-mind-strength
url: love-Lord-heart-soul-mind-strength.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/love-Lord-heart-soul-mind-strength-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What is the significance of the command to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?

tldr:
  God calls us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. When we love the Lord above all else, we will love others well and reflect Him to the world around us.


id: spirit-of-wisdom-and-revelation
url: spirit-of-wisdom-and-revelation.html
title: What is the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in Ephesians 1:17?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/spirit-of-wisdom-and-revelation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “Spirit of wisdom and revelation” Paul speaks of in Ephesians 1:17 points us to growing in the knowledge of God’s character and work. As we yield our life to the Holy Spirit, we grow in wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.


id: sword-of-Spirit
url: sword-of-Spirit.html
title: What is the sword of the Spirit?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/sword-of-Spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The sword of the Spirit in Ephesians 6:17 is identified as “the word of God.” The Bible identifies the Word of God as Scripture, God’s spoken word, and Jesus, the incarnate Word.


id: weight-of-glory
url: weight-of-glory.html
title: What is the weight of glory in 2 Corinthians 4:17?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/weight-of-glory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “weight of glory” in 2 Corinthians 4:17 refers to the magnificent eternal life believers will experience after the resurrection. Assurance of eternal life helps us endure the hardships of this life and live for God’s kingdom.


id: this-generation-not-pass
url: this-generation-not-pass.html
title: When Jesus said, ‘This generation will not pass,’ what did He mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/this-generation-not-pass-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While knowing the exact meaning of “this generation” has eluded scholars for two-thousand years, what is clear is that Jesus will return and set everything right by judging wickedness and rescuing His people.


id: dead-in-Christ
url: dead-in-Christ.html
title: Who are the dead in Christ? Who is Paul talking about in 1 Thessalonians 4:16?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/dead-in-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The dead in Christ are believers who have already died. The dead in Christ will receive a new body upon Christ's return, at which time all believers will be united together with the Lord for eternity.


id: other-sheep
url: other-sheep.html
title: Who are the ‘other sheep’ mentioned in John 10:16?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/other-sheep-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In John 10:16, Jesus' “other sheep” are believing Gentiles—those outside the Jewish fold—who would also hear His voice and follow Him. Together with believing Jews, they form one united flock under the Good Shepherd, fulfilling God's plan to save people from all nations.


id: restrainer
url: restrainer.html
title: Who is the restrainer the Bible talks about in 2 Thessalonians 2:6?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/restrainer-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7, the "restrainer" is the Holy Spirit, who prevents lawlessness and the revelation of the Antichrist until the right time. Once the Church is removed at the Rapture, the Holy Spirit's restraining role will end, allowing lawlessness to increase, though He will continue working in a different way during the Tribulation.


id: count-it-all-joy-why
url: count-it-all-joy-why.html
title: Why can we 'count it all joy' (James 1:2)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/count-it-all-joy-why-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The reason we can count our trials as joy is because we know that God uses them to produce the fruit of steadfastness in our lives. He uses all things, even trials, for our good and His glory.


id: who-do-you-say-that-I-am
url: who-do-you-say-that-I-am.html
title: Why did Jesus ask the disciples, 'Who do you say that I am?'
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/who-do-you-say-that-I-am-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus asks His disciples “Who do you say that I am” because He wanted them to recognize Him as the Son of God. Our salvation depends on acknowledging who Jesus is.


id: Michael-Satan-Moses
url: Michael-Satan-Moses.html
title: Why did Michael and Satan dispute over the body of Moses in Jude 1:9?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/Michael-Satan-Moses-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Michael’s dispute with Satan over Moses’ body reminds us that even the greatest angel didn’t take spiritual matters into his own hands but deferred to God’s authority. Jude used this account to expose false teachers who arrogantly claim spiritual power without true understanding or submission.


id: faith-comes-by-hearing
url: faith-comes-by-hearing.html
title: Why does Romans 10:17 say that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/faith-comes-by-hearing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Romans 10:17 describes the process of coming to faith in Christ. Faith comes as we hear and respond to the good news of the gospel.


id: confess-our-sins-to-one-another
url: confess-our-sins-to-one-another.html
title: Why should we confess our sins to one another (James 5:16)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: New Testament
image: images/featured/confess-our-sins-to-one-another-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Confession is when we admit to a sin or a wrongdoing. When we confess our own sin to another, we are admitting that the sin is wrong and are taking a step toward getting back in alignment with God's ways.


id: touch-Mary-Thomas
url: touch-Mary-Thomas.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/touch-Mary-Thomas-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  After Jesus rose from the dead, He told Mary to stop clinging to Him, but then told Thomas to touch His hands. Why the difference?

tldr:
  After Jesus rose from the dead, He told Mary not to cling to Him while He told Thomas to touch His hands. Jesus wanted Mary Magdalene and Thomas both to believe and trust in Him.


id: Jonah-whale
url: Jonah-whale.html
title: Did a whale really swallow Jonah?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Jonah-whale-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible tells us that Jonah was swallowed by a great fish. History and Jesus reference this story, calling us to believe that a whale or great fish really did swallow Jonah.


id: people-Bible-last-names
url: people-Bible-last-names.html
title: Did the people in the Bible have last names?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/people-Bible-last-names-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Most people in the Bible did not have last names. People with surnames had them to identify ethnicity, parentage, or where they were from.


id: black-people-Bible
url: black-people-Bible.html
title: Does the Bible mention any black people?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/black-people-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not specifically mention black people, but some people mentioned in the Bible were likely black. The Bible emphasizes that salvation is available to people of all skin colors.


id: how-many-books-did-Paul-write
url: how-many-books-did-Paul-write.html
title: How many books of the Bible did Paul write?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/how-many-books-did-Paul-write-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Paul wrote thirteen books of the Bible. The books Paul wrote instruct and encourage believers even today.


id: Adam-and-Eve-children
url: Adam-and-Eve-children.html
title: How many children did Adam and Eve have?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Adam-and-Eve-children-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not say how many children Adam and Eve had, but all of us are descendants of Adam and Eve. Therefore, we are all sons and daughters of Adam and Eve.


id: raised-from-the-dead
url: raised-from-the-dead.html
title: How many people were raised from the dead in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/raised-from-the-dead-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Several people were raised from the dead in the Bible. These instances show us that God brings people from death to life and increases our faith.


id: Abraham-sons
url: Abraham-sons.html
title: How many sons did Abraham have?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Abraham-sons-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Abraham had eight biological sons and many spiritual sons; those who put their faith in Christ are heirs to Abraham's spiritual lineage. God fulfilled His everlasting covenant to Abraham by giving him many sons.


id: Moses-on-Mount-Sinai
url: Moses-on-Mount-Sinai.html
title: How many times did Moses go up Mount Sinai?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Moses-on-Mount-Sinai-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Though we often think about Moses going up Mount Sinai when he received the Law of God for the Israelites, Moses ascended Mount Sinai about eight times.


id: Moses-and-Jesus
url: Moses-and-Jesus.html
title: In what ways was Moses similar to Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Moses-and-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Moses parallels Jesus as a deliverer. Moses’ life helps us look forward to the future deliverer, Jesus, who would rescue and save us from our sins.


id: Judas-saved
url: Judas-saved.html
title: Was Judas Iscariot saved? Was Judas forgiven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Judas-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Judas was not saved. Judas's life warns us about the dangers of only knowing about Jesus instead of truly knowing Him and trusting in Him.


id: disciples-married
url: disciples-married.html
title: Were any of Jesus' disciples married?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/disciples-married-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Some of Jesus’ disciples were married. Marriage and singleness both offer unique capacities to serve God.


id: people-Bible-look-like
url: people-Bible-look-like.html
title: What did the people talked about in the Bible look like?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/people-Bible-look-like-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not talk much about what the people in the Bible looked like. The focus on appearance is human nature, but God looks at the heart.


id: Mary-Magdalene
url: Mary-Magdalene.html
title: What do we know about Mary Magdalene?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Mary-Magdalene-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mary Magdalene was freed from seven demons by Jesus. Mary Magdalene went from living in darkness to living in the light as she followed Jesus.


id: Canaanites
url: Canaanites.html
title: What do we know about the Canaanites?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Canaanites-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Canaanites were people living in the land promised to Israel. The Canaanites are described as idolatrous and wicked; judgment came upon them as a result.


id: for-such-a-time-as-this
url: for-such-a-time-as-this.html
title: What does it mean that Esther was appointed 'for such a time as this'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/for-such-a-time-as-this-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Esther feared the risks of standing up for her people, Mordecai challenged her that she was appointed “for such a time as this.” Queen Esther’s faith, bravery, and wisdom saved her people and revealed that God truly had appointed her “for such a time as this.”


id: Shem-Ham-Japheth
url: Shem-Ham-Japheth.html
title: What is the biblical account of Shem, Ham, and Japheth?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Shem-Ham-Japheth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Shem, Ham, and Japheth are the sons of Noah from whom the whole human race descended after the flood.


id: Jacobs-children
url: Jacobs-children.html
title: What is the birth order of Jacob's thirteen children?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Jacobs-children-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The birth order of Jacob's thirteen children is complex due to the complicated family situation. Jacob's thirteen children show us that God can work through any family situation to fulfill His promises.


id: Judas-betray-Jesus
url: Judas-betray-Jesus.html
title: What prompted Judas to betray Jesus? How did Judas's betrayal of Jesus unfold?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Judas-betray-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Judas was prompted by Satan and his own selfish ambition to betray Jesus. Judas's betrayal was part of God's plan for Jesus to give His life as a ransom for many.


id: Peter-walking-on-water
url: Peter-walking-on-water.html
title: What should we learn from the account of Peter walking on water?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Peter-walking-on-water-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Peter walking on water teaches us the importance of where we place our faith. Even when fear and doubt come, like they did for Peter, we can trust in Jesus to sustain us through life’s storms.


id: Adam-and-Eve-created
url: Adam-and-Eve-created.html
title: When were Adam and Eve Created?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Adam-and-Eve-created-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Using the genealogies in the Bible, it appears that Adam and Eve were created about six to eight thousand years ago.


id: king-Manasseh
url: king-Manasseh.html
title: Who was King Manasseh in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/king-Manasseh-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  King Manasseh was a king of Judah who did what was evil in God's eyes. King Manasseh eventually repented, but his legacy faced consequences.


id: Levi-in-the-Bible
url: Levi-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Levi in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Levi-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Levi was a son of Jacob who became the head of the tribe of the Levites. Levi was known for his anger, but his life shows that God transforms those surrendered to Him for His good purposes.


id: Lot-in-the-Bible
url: Lot-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was LoT in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Lot-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lot was Abraham’s nephew who settled in the Jordan Valley when they parted ways. Lot’s life is a caution of the consequences of compromise.


id: Lydia-in-the-Bible
url: Lydia-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Lydia in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Lydia-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lydia was a seller of purple who came to faith through Paul. Lydia's life reminds us of the impact that hospitality and wholehearted pursuit of the Lord can have.


id: Manasseh-in-the-Bible
url: Manasseh-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Manasseh in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Manasseh-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Manasseh was a son of Joseph and became the head of one of the tribes of Israel. Manasseh shows us the power of forgiveness and moving on as we trust in our good God.


id: Mary-of-Bethany
url: Mary-of-Bethany.html
title: Who was Mary of Bethany in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Mary-of-Bethany-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mary of Bethany was the sister of Martha and Lazarus and a beloved friend of Jesus. Mary's humility and worship of Jesus is an example to us.


id: Matthew-in-the-Bible
url: Matthew-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Matthew in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Matthew-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Matthew was a tax collector, whom God called to be an apostle. Matthew left his life of wealth for the riches of following Christ.


id: Methuselah-in-the-Bible
url: Methuselah-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Methuselah in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Methuselah-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Methuselah was a righteous man who lived the longest life in the Bible. Methuselah's life calls us to live righteously.


id: Michal-in-the-Bible
url: Michal-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Michal in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Michal-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Michal married King David despite her father's opposition. Michal's criticism of David's worship warns us of prioritizing cultural norms and reputations over truly worshiping God.


id: Nathanael-in-the-Bible
url: Nathanael-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Nathanael in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Nathanael-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Nathanael was one of Jesus’ disciples who recognized Jesus as the Messiah. Nathanael’s life models what it looks like to live in truth and humility.


id: Noah-in-the-Bible
url: Noah-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Noah in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Noah-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Noah was a righteous man who trusted in God and built an ark. Noah’s life serves as an example of the salvation offered to all who will turn to the Lord.


id: Reuben-in-the-Bible
url: Reuben-in-the-Bible.html
title: Who was Reuben in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Reuben-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and a leader of a tribe of Israel. Reuben made sinful decisions that negatively impacted his legacy.


id: Uriah-the-Hittite
url: Uriah-the-Hittite.html
title: Who was Uriah the Hittite in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Uriah-the-Hittite-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Uriah the Hittite was one of David’s “mighty men” who was killed in battle as David sought to cover up his sin with Uriah’s wife, Bathsheba. Uriah’s continuing to do the right thing stands in stark contrast to David’s willingness to sin.


id: twelve-disciples-apostles
url: twelve-disciples-apostles.html
title: Who were Jesus's twelve (12) disciples / apostles?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/twelve-disciples-apostles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The twelve disciples/apostles were ordinary men, chosen to follow Jesus. Jesus’ twelve disciples are Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew, James and John—the sons of Zebedee—Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas (known as "doubting Thomas"), Matthew the tax collector, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot.


id: evil-spirit-Saul
url: evil-spirit-Saul.html
title: Why did an evil spirit from God torment King Saul? Why would God send an evil spirit?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/evil-spirit-Saul-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  An evil spirit from God tormented King Saul after repeated acts of disobedience. God can use even evil spirits to accomplish His purposes in our lives.


id: rich-young-ruler
url: rich-young-ruler.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/rich-young-ruler-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Why did Jesus ask the rich young ruler about obeying the commandments? Can salvation come through obedience to commands?

tldr:
  The story of the rich young ruler illustrates Jesus challenging the notion of salvation through mere obedience to commandments by urging the ruler to prioritize God over worldly wealth. The rich young ruler challenges us to prioritize a relationship with Christ over material possessions.


id: twelve-spies
url: twelve-spies.html
title: Why did the twelve spies go into the Promised Land?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/twelve-spies-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Moses sent twelve spies into the Promised Land at the request of the people and the instruction of the Lord. The ten spies who gave a bad report reveal that fear and lack of trust in God will keep people from the good He has for them.


id: talking-snake
url: talking-snake.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/talking-snake-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Why didn't Adam and Eve find a talking snake to be strange? Why didn't they think it odd that the serpent spoke?

tldr:
  Whether Adam and Eve did not know better, were used to animals speaking, or were used to spirits speaking, Adam and Eve apparently did not find the talking snake to be strange. What was strange is that Adam and Eve believed the lies of the talking snake over the truth God spoke.


id: more-than-one-name
url: more-than-one-name.html
title: Why do several people in the Bible have more than one name?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/more-than-one-name-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Several people in the Bible have more than one name for various reasons. Some had names in different languages, some had their names changed by people, and some had their names changed by God.


id: Moses-horns
url: Moses-horns.html
title: Why do some ancient sculptures and statues depict Moses with horns?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Moses-horns-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Some ancient sculptures and artwork depict Moses with horns because of a word choice in a translation variant. Moses did not have horns.


id: John-the-Baptist-beheaded
url: John-the-Baptist-beheaded.html
title: Why was John the Baptist Beheaded?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/John-the-Baptist-beheaded-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod Antipas because he foolishly promised his step-daughter anything she wanted.


id: Enoch-Elijah
url: Enoch-Elijah.html
title: Why were Enoch and Elijah taken to heaven without dying?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: People in the Bible
image: images/featured/Enoch-Elijah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Enoch and Elijah were taken to heaven without dying, but we are not specifically told why. When we don’t understand why God does something, we can hold on to what we do know about Him.


id: who-Melchizedek
url: who-Melchizedek.html
title: Who is Melchizedek?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Places in the Bible
image: images/featured/who-Melchizedek-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Melchizedek was a mysterious king and priest who pointed forward to Jesus, the eternal High Priest. Melchizedek’s unique role shows that Christ’s priesthood is greater than any earthly system—bringing us lasting peace, righteousness, and direct access to God.


id: miracles-literal
url: miracles-literal.html
title: Are Bible miracles literal events?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/miracles-literal-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bible miracles are meant to be literal events. The literal understanding of miracles reveals God’s sovereignty over creation and His intentionality to reveal Himself through specific people.


id: Bible-rape
url: Bible-rape.html
title: Does the Bible talk about rape?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/Bible-rape-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does talk about rape, condemning it and, in the Mosaic law, prescribing punishment for the perpetrator that led to provision for the victim. The Bible calls us to sexual purity and offers hope for those who are raped.


id: ordinances-sacraments
url: ordinances-sacraments.html
title: How do ordinances and sacraments differ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/ordinances-sacraments-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Some use the terms "ordinance" and "sacrament" interchangeably. However, an "ordinance" is a religious rite commanded by God with largely symbolic significance whereas a "sacrament" is understood to confer grace, for salvation or sanctification, upon the participant.


id: long-noah-build-ark
url: long-noah-build-ark.html
title: How long did it take Noah to build the ark?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/long-noah-build-ark-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although the Bible does not record how long it took Noah to build the ark, it provides clues, revealing that it took decades. The amount of time it took Noah to build the ark calls us to faithfully follow where God leads and to trust in His divine timing and provision.


id: long-on-ark
url: long-on-ark.html
title: How long were Noah and his family on the ark?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/long-on-ark-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Noah and his family were on the ark for over a year. The prolonged time on the ark challenges us to trust in God and to faithfully pursue Him as we wait, trusting in His perfect timing and provision.


id: animals-on-the-ark
url: animals-on-the-ark.html
title: How many of each animal was on the ark?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/animals-on-the-ark-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Noah took seven pairs of clean animals (for sacrifices and eating) and two of each unclean animal on the ark. The way God preserved the animals on the ark calls us to care for and steward the world He created.


id: how-many-people-were-on-the-ark
url: how-many-people-were-on-the-ark.html
title: How many people were on the ark?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/how-many-people-were-on-the-ark-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Noah, his wife, their three sons, and their sons' wives were on the ark during the flood. The eight people on the ark were saved, as are all today who place their faith in Christ.


id: seventy-sevens
url: seventy-sevens.html
title: In Daniel 9:24-27 what is meant by the seventy sevens?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/seventy-sevens-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24–27 mark amazing fulfillments and yet-to-be fulfilled prophecies. The seventy sevens call us to know God’s Word and to trust in the One who is sovereign over today, the seventy sevens, and the future.


id: love-feasts
url: love-feasts.html
title: In the Bible, what is a 'love feast'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/love-feasts-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The early church had times of food and fellowship called "love feasts." Love feasts call us to practice hospitality and live in intentional community with one another.


id: new-moon-Bible
url: new-moon-Bible.html
title: In what way was the new moon significant in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/new-moon-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The new moon symbolized renewal and new beginnings. It carried spiritual significance related to the cycle of life, growth, and the covenant relationship between God and Israel.


id: Quirinius-census
url: Quirinius-census.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/Quirinius-census-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Is Luke's claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of the census during Quirinius'S governorship historically accurate?

tldr:
  Some scholars try to discredit the Bible by saying that Luke’s claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of the census during Quirinius’s governorship is historically inaccurate. However, just because the full historical background is not understood does not negate the historical accuracy of the Gospel of Luke.


id: stone-rebellious-children
url: stone-rebellious-children.html
title: Is there a biblical instruction to stone rebellious children?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/stone-rebellious-children-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Yes, there was a command in the Old Testament to stone stubbornly rebellious children for specifically severe rebellion; however, there is no mention in the Bible of this law being used. The severity of the Old Testament instruction reveals to us the importance of honoring our father and mother.


id: queen-of-heaven
url: queen-of-heaven.html
title: Is there a Queen of Heaven? Who or what is the Queen of Heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/queen-of-heaven-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Queen of Heaven was a pagan deity worshiped by the Assyrians and Babylonians. The worship of the Queen of Heaven is a reminder that worship of anything or anyone other than the one true God leads to ruin.


id: menorah
url: menorah.html
title: The menorah – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/menorah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The menorah is a seven-branched candelabrum used in the ancient Jewish temple, symbolizing light and the presence of God. The menorah calls us to be the light of the world, reflecting the true Light of the World—Jesus—to everyone.


id: Olivet-Discourse
url: Olivet-Discourse.html
title: The Olivet Discourse – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/Olivet-Discourse-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Olivet Discourse is Jesus’ teaching on the end times. Jesus spoke of what is to come so people will be warned and prepared of what is to come, revealing His great love for us.


id: sermon-on-the-mount
url: sermon-on-the-mount.html
title: The Sermon on the Mount – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/sermon-on-the-mount-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ longest recorded sermon that includes teachings on various topics as well as expansions on the Old Testament law. The Sermon on the Mount calls us from merely following rules to living out kingdom values as a result of being fulfilled in Christ.


id: sermon-on-the-plain
url: sermon-on-the-plain.html
title: The Sermon on the Plain — What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/sermon-on-the-plain-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Sermon on the Plain is a concise parallel to the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Plain emphasizes applying Jesus’ teachings and living out kingdom values.


id: stations-of-the-cross
url: stations-of-the-cross.html
title: The Stations of the Cross – What are they? What can we learn from the Scriptural Way of the Cross?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/stations-of-the-cross-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Stations of the Cross and the Scriptural Way of the Cross both represent fourteen events leading up to Jesus’ death on the cross. Reflecting on the final events of Jesus’ life calls us to live in a way that honors His willing sacrifice.


id: revellings
url: revellings.html
title: What are revellings in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/revellings-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Revellings refer to excessive, uncontrolled, and indulgent behavior. The Bible calls us to be filled with the Spirit not with drunkenness or selfish indulgence.


id: lost-tribes-Israel
url: lost-tribes-Israel.html
title: What are the ten lost tribes of Israel? Are the tribes really lost?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/lost-tribes-Israel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The ten lost tribes of Israel are the ten tribes from the northern kingdom that were taken into captivity. The ten lost tribes were not really lost, revealing God’s redemptive plan and sovereignty over our lives.


id: what-is-a-covenant
url: what-is-a-covenant.html
title: What is a covenant?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/what-is-a-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A covenant is a binding agreement between two parties that defines their relationship and promises to be fulfilled. In the Bible, God's covenants with humanity, such as those with Noah, Abraham, and through Jesus, offer promises of salvation, forgiveness, and a new heart, inviting us into a lasting relationship with Him.


id: lament-in-the-Bible
url: lament-in-the-Bible.html
title: What is a lament in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/lament-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A lament is an expression of deep grief, sorrow, disappointment, or mourning. The laments found in the Bible show us that God wants us to come to Him with our hurts.


id: plumb-line-Bible
url: plumb-line-Bible.html
title: What is a plumb line in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/plumb-line-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A plumb line is a tool used to determine if something is aligned. God’s Word is our plumb line that aligns our hearts and lives with His will.


id: red-heifer
url: red-heifer.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/red-heifer-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What is the biblical importance of a red heifer? Is the birth of a red heifer a sign of the end times?

tldr:
  The red heifer was an important element of the sacrificial system and will likely be a part of an end times temple. Believers are called to know the signs of the end times, but more important is living out our faith and being ready.


id: breaking-of-bread
url: breaking-of-bread.html
title: What is the breaking of bread that the Bible talks about?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/breaking-of-bread-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The breaking of bread refers both to sharing communal meals and a symbolic act of remembering Jesus's sacrifice during the Last Supper.


id: ceremonial-law
url: ceremonial-law.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/ceremonial-law-Featured.jpg
tldr: The Old Testament law is sometimes thought of in divided categories of
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the Old Testament?


id: ephod
url: ephod.html
title: What is the ephod in the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/ephod-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The "ephod" in the Old Testament refers to two different things. One is the garment worn by the high priest. The other use of "ephod" seems to refer to a transportable idol.


id: law-of-retribution
url: law-of-retribution.html
title: What is the law of retribution?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/law-of-retribution-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The law of retribution is best known as giving "an eye for an eye." The law of retribution is meant to give just punishment and not more severe consequences for a crime. God calls believers to uphold justice while also forgiving and loving others.


id: Magnificat
url: Magnificat.html
title: What is the Magnificat?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/Magnificat-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Magnificat is Mary’s hymn of praise that exalts God for who He is. The Magnificat calls us to magnify the Lord for who He is both with our words and actions.


id: Passover-Lamb
url: Passover-Lamb.html
title: What is the Passover Lamb? How is Jesus our Passover Lamb?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/Passover-Lamb-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Passover lamb was a lamb whose blood was used to save the Israelites from God’s judgment. Jesus is our Passover Lamb who saves us from God’s judgment of sin, if we put our trust in Him for salvation.


id: significance-of-400-years
url: significance-of-400-years.html
title: What is the significance of 400 years (Genesis 15:13)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/significance-of-400-years-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The four hundred years mentioned in Genesis 15:13 are significant in the development of the people of Israel and the carrying out of judgment on the Amorites. The prophecy of four hundred years challenges us to trust in God’s perfect timing, knowing that He will fulfill His promises.


id: scarlet-thread
url: scarlet-thread.html
title: What is the significance of a scarlet thread?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/scarlet-thread-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A scarlet thread is mentioned a few times in the Bible. Though literal, it also symbolizes identity, redemption, and salvation. The scarlet thread points us to Jesus, who shed His blood for our sins to give us a new identity, to redeem us, and to save us.


id: pomegranates-in-the-Bible
url: pomegranates-in-the-Bible.html
title: What is the significance of pomegranates in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/pomegranates-in-the-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Pomegranates are mentioned in the Bible as a tangible symbol of the fruit of following God, His desire to bless His people, and the fruit of love. Pomegranates are symbols that point us to God’s goodness.


id: story-Kings-Chronicles
url: story-Kings-Chronicles.html
title: What is the Story of Kings and Chronicles?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/story-Kings-Chronicles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The story of Kings and Chronicles details Israel’s history from the split of the kingdom to the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities. The story of Kings and Chronicles warns us of the consequence of not following God yet reminds us of His active presence and goodness even in judgment.


id: tabernacle-of-David
url: tabernacle-of-David.html
title: What is the tabernacle of David?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/tabernacle-of-David-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The tabernacle of David is the place where God dwelt with His people and is a foreshadowing of Jesus, by whom we have access to God. The tabernacle of David reveals the invitation for salvation that God extends to us through Jesus.


id: table-of-nations
url: table-of-nations.html
title: What is the Table of Nations in Genesis 10?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/table-of-nations-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  . The Table of Nations in Genesis 10 reveals the nations that descended from Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth and reveals the diversity of nations we have today. God offers salvation to everyone and in heaven, we look forward to the day when we will get to praise and worship God with people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.


id: mark-Cain
url: mark-Cain.html
title: What mark did God put on Cain (Genesis 4:15)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/mark-Cain-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  After Cain killed his brother, Abel, God put a mark on Cain. The specifics of the mark are not described in the Bible, but it served as a sign of God’s protection.


id: inside-the-ark-of-the-covenant
url: inside-the-ark-of-the-covenant.html
title: What was inside the ark of the covenant?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/inside-the-ark-of-the-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The ark of the covenant was a container that housed the mercy seat where God would meet His people. Various items were inside the ark of the covenant at different times; each was intended to help the people remember God's faithfulness.


id: mercy-seat
url: mercy-seat.html
title: What was the mercy seat on the Ark of the Covenant?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/mercy-seat-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The mercy seat on the ark of the covenant is where God met with the people on the Day of Atonement. The mercy seat reminds us of the mercy we find in Christ.


id: miracles-of-Jesus
url: miracles-of-Jesus.html
title: What were some of the miracles of Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/miracles-of-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus’ miracles include physical healings, power over natural disasters, raising people from the dead, casting out demons, and more. Jesus’ greatest miracle was His resurrection by which we can have forgiveness of sins and abundant life if we trust in Him.


id: ark-of-the-covenant
url: ark-of-the-covenant.html
title: Where is the Ark of the Covenant? What happened to it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/ark-of-the-covenant-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The fate of the ark of the covenant remains one of the Bible's enduring mysteries. The Bible hints that the ark will reappear again one day as part of God’s plan.


id: Lillith
url: Lillith.html
title: Who was Lillith / Lilith? Did Adam have another wife before Eve?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/Lillith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lilith is a mythological character claimed to be Adam’s first wife. Lilith is not found in the Bible and was never Adam’s wife.


id: who-was-Noahs-wife
url: who-was-Noahs-wife.html
title: Who was Noah's wife?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/who-was-Noahs-wife-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not reveal Noah’s wife by name. The life of Noah’s wife encourages us to be faithful and trust God as we faithfully serve and support our families.


id: molech
url: molech.html
title: Who was the Canaanite God Molech?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/molech-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Molech was a pagan deity associated with child sacrifice in the Old Testament. The worship of the Canaanite God Molech was condemned as one of the most repulsive acts in God's sight.


id: curse-fig-tree
url: curse-fig-tree.html
title: Why did Jesus curse a fig tree? What is the importance of Jesus cursing the fig tree?
category: Redemption
subcategory: The Bible
sub_subcategory: Things in the Bible
image: images/featured/curse-fig-tree-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus cursed a fig tree that appeared to have fruit but did not. Jesus cursing the fig tree warns us of hypocritical faith and encourages us to instead abide in Christ and thereby bear fruit.


id: Abrahams-bosom
url: Abrahams-bosom.html
title: Abraham's bosom – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Abrahams-bosom-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Abraham's bosom, mentioned in Luke 16:22, represents a place of comfort for the faithful, contrasted with the rich man's torment. This story highlights the eternal consequences of faith in Jesus Christ, urging us to live in light of eternity.


id: amyraldism
url: amyraldism.html
title: Amyraldism – What is it? What is Four-Point Calvinism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/amyraldism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Amyraldism, or Four-Point Calvinism, teaches that Christ died for all people in a way that makes salvation possible for everyone, yet effective only for the elect—upholding God’s love without compromising His sovereign election.


id: antinomianism
url: antinomianism.html
title: Antinomianism – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/antinomianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Antinomianism is the false belief that God’s moral law no longer applies to Christians. Scripture rejects antinomianism, insisting that while we are saved by grace, we are also called to live holy and obedient lives.


id: apophatic-theology
url: apophatic-theology.html
title: Apophatic theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/apophatic-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Apophatic theology, or negative theology, helps us understand God by describing what He is not, emphasizing the mystery of a God beyond our full comprehension. While apophatic theology doesn't replace positive statements about God, it protects against false ideas by clearing away misconceptions about who God cannot be.


id: all-things-are-possible
url: all-things-are-possible.html
title: Are all things possible with God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/all-things-are-possible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God's power is limitless; nothing is too hard for Him. While all things are possible with God, He works according to His will and promises, which calls us to pray for His will to be done.


id: little-gods
url: little-gods.html
title: Are believers in Christ little gods?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/little-gods-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not teach that believers are little gods but image-bearers called to reflect God’s character, not share His divinity. Claiming to be divine repeats the serpent’s ancient lie and shifts worship from God to self.


id: Christian-OT-Law
url: Christian-OT-Law.html
title: Are Christians expected to obey the Old Testament law?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-OT-Law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians are not required to obey the Old Testament law, as Jesus fulfilled it through His life, death, and resurrection. The moral law still applies, but the civil and ceremonial laws do not bind Christians, who live lives being led by the Spirit, by grace, and by the heart of the law instead of by following the letter of the Old Testament law.


id: kingdom-heaven-God
url: kingdom-heaven-God.html
title: Are the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven the same?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/kingdom-heaven-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The phrases “kingdom of God” and “kingdom of heaven” describe the same reality. God is sovereign over all creation, both now and in the future.


id: miraculous-gifts-Spirit
url: miraculous-gifts-Spirit.html
title: Are the miraculous gifts of the Spirit still active?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/miraculous-gifts-Spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God still performs miracles today, but the miraculous gifts of the Spirit—like healing, prophecy, and speaking in tongues—were given primarily to authenticate the apostles and the early church. With the Bible complete, these sign gifts have largely ceased, though God still can and does intervene supernaturally to accomplish His purposes.


id: apostles-prophets-restored
url: apostles-prophets-restored.html
title: Are the offices of apostle and prophet being restored in the church today?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/apostles-prophets-restored-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Apostles and prophets clearly existed in New Testament times but only for a specific time and purpose. Today, with the completion of the Bible, there is no more need for the offices of apostle and prophet.


id: arianism
url: arianism.html
title: Arianism – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/arianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Arianism falsely claimed that Jesus was a created being and not fully divine. The Bible and orthodox Christian doctrine affirm Jesus as eternal God, whose divine nature and sacrifice are central to salvation and a personal relationship with the Creator.


id: bibliolatry
url: bibliolatry.html
title: Bibliolatry – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/bibliolatry-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bibliolatry is the mistaken idea of worshiping the Bible itself instead of God. While the Bible is God’s inspired Word and vital for knowing God and the gospel, true worship is directed to God alone.


id: calvinism
url: calvinism.html
title: Calvinism—What is it? Is Calvinism biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/calvinism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Calvinism is a theological framework emphasizing God's sovereignty in salvation, summarized by the acronym TULIP. Scripture teaches that God is sovereign, salvation is by grace, human responsibility is real, and that, ultimately, salvation is God’s work from beginning to end.


id: authority-rebuke-devil
url: authority-rebuke-devil.html
title: Can Christians rebuke the devil? Do Christians have authority to rebuke Satan?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/authority-rebuke-devil-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that the devil is real, but his power is limited by God. Instead of rebuking Satan, we’re called to resist him, draw near to God, and trust His power to make the devil flee.


id: saved-general-revelation
url: saved-general-revelation.html
title: Can general revelation be enough for a person to be saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/saved-general-revelation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  General revelation shows everyone that God exists and points them toward Him, but it isn’t enough on its own for salvation. Those who respond to what they see and seek God will be guided to know Christ and receive salvation.


id: can-do-all-things-through-Christ
url: can-do-all-things-through-Christ.html
title: Can I really do all things through Christ (Philippians 4:13)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/can-do-all-things-through-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Philippians 4:13 doesn’t mean Christ will grant every personal desire but that He empowers us to accomplish the tasks and endure the trials He calls us to. True strength comes from relying on Him, not for self-centered success but for faithful service and God-centered living.


id: incarnation-immutability
url: incarnation-immutability.html
title: Can the incarnation be reconciled with the immutability of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/incarnation-immutability-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s divine nature never changes, yet in the incarnation, the Son of God took on human nature without altering His divinity. Jesus’ dual nature—fully God and fully human—shows how God can enter our world while remaining perfectly immutable.


id: speak-things-into-existence
url: speak-things-into-existence.html
title: Can we speak things into existence?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/speak-things-into-existence-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Human beings cannot speak things into existence. Scripture teaches that only God has creative power when speaking.


id: cheap-grace
url: cheap-grace.html
title: Cheap grace – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/cheap-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Cheap grace” is the false idea that salvation is effortless and requires no real obedience. True faith is not cheap—following Christ calls for sacrifice, obedience, and a life transformed by His Spirit.


id: Christian-discipleship
url: Christian-discipleship.html
title: Christian discipleship - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-discipleship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian discipleship is a lifelong journey of following Jesus, being transformed by His Word, and helping others do the same. Discipleship is not just about learning about Him; it’s about living wholeheartedly for Him and reflecting Him with bold devotion, deep obedience, and contagious love.


id: Christian-ministry
url: Christian-ministry.html
title: Christian ministry - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-ministry-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In many ways, the term "Christian ministry" has become synonymous with the vocational work of a pastor, missionary, or parachurch worker. While what these workers do is part of Christian ministry, Christian ministry is a calling for every Christian in every part of life.


id: Christian-spirituality
url: Christian-spirituality.html
title: Christian spirituality - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-spirituality-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian spirituality is a Spirit-led relationship with God that shapes how a believer thinks, lives, and loves. Christian spirituality is grounded in Scripture, centered on Christ, and aimed at growing in holiness through obedience rather than mystical experiences.


id: common-grace
url: common-grace.html
title: Common grace—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/common-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Common grace is the protection and care that God gives to all creatures, regardless of their relationship with Him. Common grace may take different forms, but all types point to God’s loving nature.


id: conditional-election
url: conditional-election.html
title: Conditional election – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/conditional-election-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Conditional election teaches that God chooses people based on His foreknowledge of their faith, rather than rooted in God’s own will. Salvation is ultimately God’s initiative, not a response to human decisions, and foreknowledge refers to His relational knowing, not simply seeing the future.


id: conditional-immortality
url: conditional-immortality.html
title: Conditional immortality – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/conditional-immortality-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Conditional immortality, also called annihilationism, teaches that only believers receive eternal life, while those who reject Christ ultimately face destruction rather than everlasting conscious existence. We believe in ongoing punishment rather than extinction, but we should maintain unity with those who have a different view.


id: conditional-security
url: conditional-security.html
title: Conditional security – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/conditional-security-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Conditional security teaches that salvation is retained only if a believer continues in faith. True believers are secure in Christ, and nothing can snatch them from His hand.


id: contemporary-theology
url: contemporary-theology.html
title: Contemporary Theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/contemporary-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Contemporary theology often reshapes Scripture to fit modern culture and personal experience, treating biblical truth as flexible. God’s Word is authoritative and timeless, and our understanding must align with what He has revealed to us.


id: contextual-theology
url: contextual-theology.html
title: Contextual Theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/contextual-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Contextual theology interprets Scripture through contemporary cultural or experiential lenses, often treating its meaning as flexible. This contrasts to contextual studies of Scripture, which seek the fixed meaning God revealed through the original authors.


id: continuationism
url: continuationism.html
title: Continuationism – What is it? What do continuationists believe?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/continuationism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Continuationists believe God still gives all spiritual gifts today, including miracles, prophecy, and tongues. By contrast, cessationists believe that the miraculous gifts had specific purposes that were fulfilled, though God can still work supernaturally to accomplish His will.


id: covenant-theology
url: covenant-theology.html
title: Covenant Theology - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/covenant-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Covenant Theology sees God’s plan of salvation as unfolding through overarching covenants that unite Old and New Testament believers. While Covenant Theology highlights God’s grace and continuity, it can blur key biblical distinctions between Israel, the Church, and the covenants themselves.


id: cross-theology
url: cross-theology.html
title: Cross theology – What is it? What is the theology of the cross?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/cross-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The theology of the cross, first articulated by Martin Luther, teaches that God reveals Himself in Christ’s suffering and that salvation cannot be reached through human wisdom or effort. The cross may appear weak or foolish to the world, but it brings life to those who trust in Jesus.


id: Bible-death
url: Bible-death.html
title: Death—What does the Bible say about it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Bible-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Death is the result of sin and marks the end of physical life, but it is not the end of a person’s existence. The Bible presents death as leading to judgment and eternal separation from God for unbelievers, but, for believers, death is the doorway to eternal life with God.


id: decisional-regeneration
url: decisional-regeneration.html
title: Decisional regeneration/decision theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/decisional-regeneration-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Decisional regeneration teaches that salvation comes from our choice, but Scripture shows it’s always God who initiates and completes our faith. Our decision to trust in God matters but only as a response to God opening our hearts and drawing us to Christ.


id: keys-to-the-kingdom
url: keys-to-the-kingdom.html
title: Did Jesus and Satan fight over the keys to the kingdom? What are the keys to the kingdom?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/keys-to-the-kingdom-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “keys to the kingdom” symbolize God’s authority to grant access to His rule, which Jesus holds by divine right. Satan never controlled the kingdom; his influence is limited, and hell was created by God for judgment, not as a contested domain.


id: nails-hands-wrists
url: nails-hands-wrists.html
title: Did the crucifixion nails go through Jesus' hands or wrists?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/nails-hands-wrists-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible says Jesus’ hands were pierced, but the original Greek and Hebrew words include the wrist area and were not meant as precise anatomical terms. The nails most likely went through the wrists, which better supports the body and fits with Scripture’s statement that none of Jesus’ bones were broken.


id: men-mankind-brothers
url: men-mankind-brothers.html
title: Do biblical references to men, mankind, brothers, etc., include women?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/men-mankind-brothers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The Bible often uses masculine terms, but many of them refer to all people. Context shows if a Bible’s message is meant for both men and women or specifically to men or women.


id: parents-sin
url: parents-sin.html
title: Do children get punished for the sins of their parents?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/parents-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that children are not punished for their parents’ sins, since guilt is always personal. However, a parent’s sin can have real consequences that affect their children.


id: three-gods
url: three-gods.html
title: Do Christians have three gods? What is the Trinity?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/three-gods-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians do not worship three gods. The Bible teaches the doctrine of the Trinity, that the one true God exists eternally as three distinct Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully God and united in one divine essence.


id: two-natures
url: two-natures.html
title: Do Christians have two natures?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/two-natures-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians don’t have two separate natures, but they do experience a tension between their redeemed life in Christ and the lingering influence of sin. The Spirit makes believers new creations at salvation and gradually transforms them into Christ-likeness.


id: do-not-judge
url: do-not-judge.html
title: Do not judge—Is that biblical? What does the Bible mean when it says we are not to judge others?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/do-not-judge-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Lord expects us to judge right from wrong based on the standard He has revealed in Scripture. Jesus warns against judging hypocritically.


id: do-pets-go-to-heaven
url: do-pets-go-to-heaven.html
title: Do pets/animals go to heaven?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/do-pets-go-to-heaven-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not specify whether pets or animals go to heaven; however they do not have the capacity to choose eternal life through Jesus Christ. Regardless, our joy in heaven will come from God's presence, and until then we can enjoy and care for our beloved pets.


id: body-soul-spirit
url: body-soul-spirit.html
title: Do we have a body, soul, and spirit? Are we made of two parts or three? Dichotomy or trichotomy?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/body-soul-spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that humans are made of both material and immaterial components, though it does not always clearly distinguish between “soul” and “spirit.” While some argue for a three-part (trichotomous) view of man, on the whole, the biblical language more consistently supports a two-part (dichotomous) view.


id: prophets-today
url: prophets-today.html
title: Do we have prophets in the church today?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/prophets-today-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Old Testament prophets spoke God's messages, and New Testament prophets helped establish the early church, but now that Scripture is complete, their role is no longer the same. While there may not be prophets in the biblical sense today, God still calls bold truth-tellers to proclaim His Word.


id: spiritual-battle
url: spiritual-battle.html
title: Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-battle-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  It is important for Christians to be aware that there is a spiritual battle taking place around us—we are a part of it whether we want to be or not. True victory comes when we rely on God’s power, not our own strength, to stand firm in faith and truth.


id: everything-happens-for-reason
url: everything-happens-for-reason.html
title: Does everything happen for a reason?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/everything-happens-for-reason-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Not everything happens for just one reason—God’s providence, human choices, spiritual opposition, discipline, and the broken world all play a part. Whatever the cause, we can trust that God is still sovereign and is working for our good.


id: Christian-kingdom
url: Christian-kingdom.html
title: Does God want Christians to establish the kingdom and force people to obey God's laws?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-kingdom-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s kingdom is spiritual, not political, and it advances through gospel proclamation, not coercion. Christians are called to bear witness to Christ and live as salt and light—not to force God’s law upon society.


id: secular-sacred
url: secular-sacred.html
title: Does the Bible distinguish between the secular and the sacred?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/secular-sacred-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Biblically, labelling something sacred is akin to saying it is holy, or set apart for God's use. Just about anything could be considered sacred with the right perspective, attitude, and intentions.


id: pre-existence-of-souls
url: pre-existence-of-souls.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about the pre-existence of souls?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/pre-existence-of-souls-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not teach that human souls existed before conception. Each soul is created by God and united with a body at the moment of conception.


id: priesthood-believers
url: priesthood-believers.html
title: Does the Bible teach the priesthood of all believers?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/priesthood-believers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Yes, the Bible teaches the priesthood of all believers. As a priesthood of believers, we are called to reflect God’s holiness and represent Him to the world.


id: Israel-church
url: Israel-church.html
title: Does the Church replace Israel? Is Israel still part of God's plan?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Israel-church-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Church does not replace Israel; Gentile believers are grafted into Abraham’s family, sharing in God’s promises, but the Jewish people remain part of God’s ongoing plan. God’s promises to Israel are unchangeable and will be fulfilled in His timing.


id: meaning-of-the-rainbow
url: meaning-of-the-rainbow.html
title: Does the rainbow have a meaning? What is the biblical significance of the rainbow?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/meaning-of-the-rainbow-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The rainbow is God’s own sign of mercy—a reminder of His covenant never again to destroy the earth with a flood. The rainbow still points us to God’s faithfulness and beauty every time it appears.


id: translation-inspiration
url: translation-inspiration.html
title: Does the translation process affect the inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/translation-inspiration-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible is inspired, inerrant, and infallible in its original form, and faithful translations still accurately communicate God’s truth. Every generation can trust that faithful Bible translations reliably reflect God’s message and authority.


id: eternal-death
url: eternal-death.html
title: Eternal death – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/eternal-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Eternal death is being forever separated from God, while eternal life is living with Him forever. The Bible calls all to trust Jesus to avoid eternal death.


id: follow-your-heart
url: follow-your-heart.html
title: Follow your heart—Is this sound, biblical advice?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/follow-your-heart-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Emotions, in themselves, are not wrong, but allowing them to direct us is wrong and dangerous. Our guide should be the wisdom God grants us through prayer, His Word, and His Spirit.


id: free-grace
url: free-grace.html
title: Free Grace Theology – What is it? What is free grace?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/free-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Free Grace theology says that God’s salvation is a free gift apart from any works we can do. While this is fundamentally true, the free grace concept can be taken to an extreme and used as a license to sin.


id: freedom-in-Christ
url: freedom-in-Christ.html
title: Freedom in Christ - What is it? How can I experience true freedom in Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/freedom-in-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We are all born as slaves to sin, enemies of God. Christ died so we can have the freedom to deny sin and avoid its deadly consequences.


id: glossolalia
url: glossolalia.html
title: Glossolalia – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/glossolalia-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Glossolalia, or speaking in tongues, refers to speaking in known languages by the power of the Holy Spirit to communicate God’s message. Ecstatic or unintelligible utterances are not supported by Scripture and differ from the biblical gift of tongues.


id: God-with-us
url: God-with-us.html
title: God is with us – What does that mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-with-us-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “God is with us” refers to Jesus as Immanuel, the promised Messiah who came to dwell among us, reconcile us to God, and show God’s presence in human form. God is with us also refers to the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit living within believers, assuring us that God will never leave or forsake us.


id: God-provides
url: God-provides.html
title: God provides – What does this mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-provides-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God is a faithful provider who meets our needs with perfect timing, wisdom, and grace. God’s greatest provision is Jesus, through whom we receive eternal life and all we need to live godly lives in this world.


id: God-vs-Satan
url: God-vs-Satan.html
title: God vs. Satan? If He is really all-powerful, why doesn’t God just kill Satan?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-vs-Satan-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Satan’s continued existence does not point to God’s weakness but rather highlights God’s sovereign plan, which includes demonstrating His patience, justice, and mercy. Scripture shows that Satan is already defeated, restrained by God, and will one day be eternally destroyed, all for the greater display of God’s glory and redemptive purposes.


id: seen-God
url: seen-God.html
title: Has a person ever seen God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/seen-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that no one has seen God in His full essence, since He is invisible and dwells in unapproachable light. Yet people have seen manifestations of God’s glory and even visible appearances of the Son before His incarnation.


id: henotheism
url: henotheism.html
title: Henotheism – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/henotheism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Henotheism is the belief in one main god while acknowledging the existence of other gods. While some accuse early Israelites of henotheism, the Bible consistently affirms that there is only one true God and that all other so-called gods are false.


id: historical-theology
url: historical-theology.html
title: Historical theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/historical-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Historical theology studies how Christians have understood and taught biblical doctrine throughout the centuries. It typically traces this development through four major eras: The Patristic Period (AD 100–400), the Middle Ages and Renaissance (AD 500–1500), the Reformation and Post-Reformation Period (AD 1500–1750), and the Modern Period (AD 1750–present).


id: Jesus-Bible-Word-God
url: Jesus-Bible-Word-God.html
title: How are both Jesus and the Bible the Word of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Jesus-Bible-Word-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus is the living Word of God while the Bible is God’s written Word, both perfectly revealing God’s character and plan. Both Jesus and the Bible are active, powerful, and trustworthy, accomplishing God’s purposes in our lives.


id: good-works-salvation
url: good-works-salvation.html
title: How are good works the result of salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/good-works-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We are not saved from sin by doing good works. However, as a result of salvation, we grow in Christlikeness, showing the world that we are new creations in Christ.


id: worship-spirit-truth
url: worship-spirit-truth.html
title: How can I worship the Lord in spirit and truth (John 4:23-24)? What is true worship?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/worship-spirit-truth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Worship is a life response to the object of our worship. We worship God in spirit and truth when we recognize God alone is worthy of our praise and declare it with our attitudes, actions, and words.


id: falling-away
url: falling-away.html
title: How can we counteract the trend of young people falling away from faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/falling-away-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Young people fall away for many reasons, but we can counteract this trend by passionately and consistently living out our faith. We should disciple them and demonstrate genuine faith, trusting that God is the one at work in their hearts.


id: counterfeit-miracles
url: counterfeit-miracles.html
title: How can we discern counterfeit miracles?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/counterfeit-miracles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Counterfeit miracles have always been around—and Scripture warns they’ll keep coming, even from seemingly powerful false prophets. God calls us to test the messenger, not just the miracle, by weighing their teaching and character to see if they truly speak for Him.


id: Jesus-paid-penalty
url: Jesus-paid-penalty.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Jesus-paid-penalty-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  How can we say Jesus paid the penalty for our sins? Jesus didn't spend eternity in hell, and isn't that the penalty? How then did Jesus pay the penalty?

tldr:
  Jesus did not need to suffer eternally in hell to pay for sin because as the eternal Son of God, His one-time sacrifice on the cross had infinite worth. Jesus’ death fully satisfied God’s justice, bringing complete forgiveness and eternal life to all who trust in Him.


id: origin-baptism
url: origin-baptism.html
title: How did baptism originate? What is the origin of baptism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/origin-baptism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Baptism started with the church as a bold “I belong to Jesus” declaration, showing death to sin and new life in Him. Baptism echoes old Jewish washings but now points to Christ and His body, the church.


id: souls-created
url: souls-created.html
title: How do human souls get created?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/souls-created-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t clearly explain how human souls are created, but Christians hold two main views: God directly creates each soul, or souls are generated with the body through human parents. Regardless of how they begin, every soul is eternal, accountable to God, and offered salvation through Jesus Christ.


id: biblical-doctrine
url: biblical-doctrine.html
title: How do we know if a doctrine is really biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/biblical-doctrine-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A doctrine is truly biblical when it faithfully reflects Scripture’s intended meaning, aligns with the whole counsel of God, and glorifies Christ without contradicting God’s revealed Word. Simply citing verses is not enough; sound doctrine arises from careful interpretation and leads to godly living rooted in grace and truth.


id: resist-devil
url: resist-devil.html
title: How does a person resist the devil? Why does resisting the devil cause him to flee?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/resist-devil-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We resist the devil by fully submitting to God, who has already defeated the devil. When we resist the devil with the spiritual weapons He has given us in the Spirit’s strength, Satan cannot stand and must flee.


id: systematic-theology
url: systematic-theology.html
title: How does systematic theology work?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/systematic-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Systematic theology is the study of what the entire Bible teaches, organized into categories. Systematic theology compares all relevant passages on a topic to present a unified and consistent understanding of biblical truth.


id: free-will-sovereign
url: free-will-sovereign.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/free-will-sovereign-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  How is God sovereign and humans have free will? How do free will and God's sovereignty work together?

tldr:
  God’s sovereignty means He is supreme over all things, yet humans still make real choices that matter. Both God’s sovereignty and human free will work together to accomplish His perfect purposes while holding us accountable for our decisions.


id: propitiation
url: propitiation.html
title: How is Jesus’ sacrifice propitiation for our sins?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/propitiation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus’ death satisfied God’s justice by taking the punishment we deserved, making Him the perfect and final sacrifice for sin. Through His propitiation, God’s wrath is fully appeased, and all who trust in Him receive forgiveness and righteousness.


id: how-many-gods-are-there
url: how-many-gods-are-there.html
title: How many gods are there?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/how-many-gods-are-there-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches there is only one true God who exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All other so-called gods are either false inventions of man or manifestations of created spiritual beings, such as demons.


id: everlasting-life
url: everlasting-life.html
title: If we still die, what does it mean that we have everlasting life?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/everlasting-life-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ever since sin entered the world, our physical bodies were bound to expire. However, our souls–the very essence of who we are–will live on in eternity; the question is just where we will spend eternity.


id: Calvinism-vs-Arminianism
url: Calvinism-vs-Arminianism.html
title: In the Calvinism vs. Arminianism debate, which side is correct?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Calvinism-vs-Arminianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible affirms both God’s absolute sovereignty in salvation and humanity’s responsibility to respond—truths that can feel paradoxical but beautifully coexist. Rather than choosing sides between Calvinism and Arminianism, we’re called to trust God’s sovereignty and respond to His call with faith and humility.


id: complementarianism-vs-egalitarianism
url: complementarianism-vs-egalitarianism.html
title: In the debate of complementarianism vs. egalitarianism, which view is most biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/complementarianism-vs-egalitarianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Both complementarianism and egalitarianism affirm the equal worth of men and women, but they part ways on church leadership. Because the clearest passages on elders and pastoral authority consistently present qualified men as leaders, complementarianism has the strongest biblical footing.


id: faithfulness-fruit-Spirit
url: faithfulness-fruit-Spirit.html
title: In what way is faithfulness a fruit of the Holy Spirit?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/faithfulness-fruit-Spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit and can refer to the steadfast character of God or our steady allegiance to Him. Faithfulness gives us assurance in God that allows us to live for Him.


id: resurrection-body
url: resurrection-body.html
title: In what ways will the resurrection body be different from our current bodies?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/resurrection-body-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The resurrection body will be transformed from weakness, dishonor, and mortality into a body of glory, power, and immortality. Our resurrection bodies will still be truly physical but perfectly fitted for eternal life with Christ.


id: soul-sleep
url: soul-sleep.html
title: Is "soul sleep" a biblical concept?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/soul-sleep-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Soul sleep” is the belief that after death the soul is unconscious until the final resurrection. The Bible does not teach soul sleep; it teaches that believers are immediately in God’s presence after death, while unbelievers enter immediate conscious separation from Him.


id: come-as-you-are
url: come-as-you-are.html
title: Is 'come as you are' biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/come-as-you-are-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although the phrase “come as you are” is not found in Scripture, its truth is nevertheless biblical. Christ freely accepts anyone who “comes as they are” and willingly receives His gift of salvation, allowing Him to change them into a new creation.


id: forgive-forget
url: forgive-forget.html
title: Is 'forgive and forget' a biblical concept?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/forgive-forget-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not use the phrase "forgive and forget." God forgives sinners and points to believers’ responsibility to likewise forgive others.


id: Christian-suicide-saved
url: Christian-suicide-saved.html
title: Is a Christian who commits suicide still saved?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-suicide-saved-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  As image-bearers of God, we should never contemplate suicide. But for those who are in Christ, suicide, like other sins, is forgivable and does not invalidate our salvation.


id: Christian-exorcism
url: Christian-exorcism.html
title: Is an exorcism something a Christian can perform today?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-exorcism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians are called to resist Satan and demons through prayer and Scripture. Dramatic, ritualistic exorcisms are not prescribed in Scripture, with Jesus giving very few individuals in the early church the authority to command demons to leave.


id: baptism-circumcision
url: baptism-circumcision.html
title: Is baptism related to circumcision? Is baptism the New Covenant version of circumcision?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/baptism-circumcision-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While both circumcision and baptism function as covenant signs, they belong to different covenants with distinct meanings—one marking national identity, the other spiritual rebirth. Baptism is not a direct replacement of circumcision, but a new sign that reflects personal faith and union with Christ in the New Covenant.


id: being-holy
url: being-holy.html
title: Is being holy even possible since only God is holy?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/being-holy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Being holy means being set apart by God and reflecting who He is to the world; it does not mean being perfect. Christians are made holy positionally at salvation and live that out as we are transformed into Christ’s likeness over time.


id: believers-baptism
url: believers-baptism.html
title: Is believer’s baptism / credobaptism taught in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/believers-baptism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Believer’s baptism—baptism after a personal profession of faith—is consistently modeled and commanded in the New Testament. The biblical pattern never separates baptism from repentance and belief, making credobaptism the most faithful expression of the ordinance.


id: entire-sanctification
url: entire-sanctification.html
title: Is entire sanctification possible? Can Christians achieve sinless perfection in this life?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/entire-sanctification-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians cannot achieve sinless perfection while in our mortal bodies, but we’re positionally sanctified before God once we accept Christ as Savior. Thereafter, He progressively leads us to holiness, which won’t be fully realized until Christ’s second coming.


id: faith-God-crutch
url: faith-God-crutch.html
title: Is faith in God a crutch?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/faith-God-crutch-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faith in God is based on believers’ knowledge of who He actually is; it is not merely a coping strategy (“crutch”) to deal with the fear of death, as some unbelievers claim.


id: household-salvation
url: household-salvation.html
title: Is household salvation biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/household-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The idea of household salvation—that an entire family is saved because of one person’s faith—is not taught in Scripture. While households may be saved together, salvation always comes through each individual’s personal response to the gospel.


id: hyper-calvinism
url: hyper-calvinism.html
title: Is hyper-Calvinism biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/hyper-calvinism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Hyper-Calvinism takes biblical truths about God’s sovereignty and pushes them so far that evangelism and human responsibility disappear. The Bible affirms God’s sovereign election and commands a free, sincere gospel call to all, showing that hyper-Calvinism goes beyond—and distorts—the truth of God’s Word.


id: incarnational-ministry
url: incarnational-ministry.html
title: Is incarnational ministry biblical? What is incarnational ministry / incarnational theology?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/incarnational-ministry-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Incarnational ministry refers to Christians intentionally living and serving within a culture in order to represent Christ. While Scripture models incarnational life, the gospel message and worship should never be sacrificed for cultural connection.


id: inclusivism-exclusivism
url: inclusivism-exclusivism.html
title: Is inclusivism or exclusivism more biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/inclusivism-exclusivism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible shows there’s only one way to salvation: through faith in Jesus Christ. God’s mercy is great, but faith in Him is the exclusive path to eternal life.


id: God-the-Mother
url: God-the-Mother.html
title: Is it biblical to refer to God as 'God the Mother'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-the-Mother-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Scripture sometimes describes God’s compassion with motherly imagery, but it never calls Him “Mother.” God consistently reveals Himself as Father, using masculine titles, and we must address Him according to the terms He has given us.


id: pictures-of-Jesus
url: pictures-of-Jesus.html
title: Is it okay to have pictures of Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/pictures-of-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not explicitly forbid making pictures of Jesus, but it warns against worshiping or venerating images. Christians differ on whether such pictures are acceptable, making it a matter of conscience, but all agree that Christ Himself—not an image—is to be worshiped.


id: Christian-demon-possessed
url: Christian-demon-possessed.html
title: Is it possible for a Christian to be demon-possessed?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-demon-possessed-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians cannot be demon-possessed because they are permanently indwelt by the Holy Spirit who will not share His temple with Satan. However, Christians can be externally tempted, influenced, and oppressed by demons, requiring active spiritual growth to resist.


id: appointed-death
url: appointed-death.html
title: Is our time of death appointed?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/appointed-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Every human being that has ever lived will die, and God alone knows the last breath of everyone He has ever created or will create. Life is short; may we live it well.


id: pedobaptism
url: pedobaptism.html
title: Is pedobaptism biblical? What is pedobaptism/paedobaptism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/pedobaptism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While pedobaptism sees baptism as the New Covenant counterpart to circumcision—marking a child’s inclusion in the covenant community—the New Testament consistently links baptism to personal repentance and faith. Baptism follows salvation, not birth, making believer’s baptism the clear biblical pattern.


id: restitution-Bible
url: restitution-Bible.html
title: Is restitution a biblical mandate?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/restitution-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Restitution is about personally correcting the wrongs we’ve committed, reflecting God’s heart for justice, love, and reconciliation. Unlike modern reparations, it focuses on making amends for our own actions, pointing us toward Christ’s ultimate payment for our sins.


id: double-predestination
url: double-predestination.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/double-predestination-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Is the concept of double predestination biblical? Does God create some people for the purpose of sending them to hell?

tldr:
  The Bible does not teach double predestination, i.e., God does not create anyone unable to be saved. While God sovereignly elects people to salvation, human responsibility is real, and the judgment of hell comes only to those who ultimately reject His grace.


id: transmigration-of-souls
url: transmigration-of-souls.html
title: Is the concept of transmigration of souls biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/transmigration-of-souls-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The transmigration of souls—the belief that a soul passes into another body after death—is not biblical. The Bible teaches that each person lives once, dies, and then faces judgment before God.


id: already-not-yet
url: already-not-yet.html
title: Is the concept of ‘already but not yet’ biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/already-not-yet-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The phrase “already but not yet” is not explicitly used in the Bible, but it usefully explains the tension found in Scripture that the kingdom is already here but won’t be fully realized until a future time.


id: human-soul-mortal-immortal
url: human-soul-mortal-immortal.html
title: Is the human soul mortal or immortal?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/human-soul-mortal-immortal-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The soul is immortal, continuing on after death. While our bodies die, Scripture consistently teaches that our souls live forever and will one day be reunited with our bodies for judgment or reward.


id: law-of-Christ
url: law-of-Christ.html
title: Is the law of Christ different from the law of Moses? If so, what is the law of Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/law-of-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The law of Christ fulfills the law of Moses and is summed up by loving God and loving others. The law of Christ frees us from legalistic rules and calls us to live in God-empowered love that reflects His character.


id: trinity-tritheism
url: trinity-tritheism.html
title: Is the Trinity really tritheism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/trinity-tritheism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Tritheism is the belief in three separate gods. The Trinity is the biblical teaching that the one true God exists eternally in three distinct Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who share the same divine essence.


id: theology-of-worship
url: theology-of-worship.html
title: Is there a biblical theology of worship?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/theology-of-worship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Worship is recognizing and living in light of who God is and what He has done. Ultimately, worship reflects our relationship with God—living each moment for His glory, allowing our actions to testify to His greatness and love, and inviting others to join us in this sacred offering of our lives.


id: mode-of-baptism
url: mode-of-baptism.html
title: Is there a correct mode of baptism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/mode-of-baptism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Scripture consistently shows baptism by immersion, and it never commands sprinkling or pouring. While immersion best reflects the biblical pattern, Christians should show grace where the Bible doesn’t explicitly mandate a single method.


id: difference-talent-spiritual-gift
url: difference-talent-spiritual-gift.html
title: Is there a difference between a talent and a spiritual gift?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/difference-talent-spiritual-gift-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While every person is born with a natural talent, only believers have spiritual gifts. Whether with talents or spiritual gifts, believers are called to glorify God and use these gifts and talents to edify others.


id: meaning-of-the-cross
url: meaning-of-the-cross.html
title: Is there a particular meaning of the cross?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/meaning-of-the-cross-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the Roman world, the cross was a public instrument of execution reserved for criminals, yet Jesus willingly suffered it though He was innocent. Through His death and resurrection, the cross became a symbol of God’s love and the salvation won by Jesus’ sacrifice for sin.


id: age-of-accountability
url: age-of-accountability.html
title: Is there an age of accountability in the Bible? What happens to babies that die?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/age-of-accountability-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not specify an exact age of accountability but suggests that God's grace covers those unable to make a faith decision. Scripture implies that children who die before reaching this understanding are shown mercy, yet believers are still called to share the gospel with those who can respond.


id: afterlife
url: afterlife.html
title: Is there really an afterlife?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/afterlife-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that after death, individuals are consciously aware of their eternal state, either in comfort or torment, with no chance to change their destination. The only way to secure a positive afterlife is to be reconciled with God through Jesus Christ before death.


id: Christian-dream-interpretation
url: Christian-dream-interpretation.html
title: Is there such a thing as Christian dream interpretation? Are dreams from God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-dream-interpretation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God has and can communicate to people via dreams, but the Bible shows that this is uncommon. Dreams should be tested against Scripture and rejected if they contradict God’s revealed Word.


id: transferring-spirits
url: transferring-spirits.html
title: Is transferring spirits possible? What does the Bible say about transferring spirits?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/transferring-spirits-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not teach that evil spirits can be transferred by touch or proximity. While little is known about demonic possession, believers cannot be possessed.


id: trinitarianism
url: trinitarianism.html
title: Is Trinitarianism biblical? What exactly is Trinitarianism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/trinitarianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Trinitarianism is the belief that the one true God exists eternally in three distinct Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This doctrine is clearly taught in Scripture, even though the term “Trinity” is not used by name.


id: unlimited-atonement
url: unlimited-atonement.html
title: Is unlimited atonement biblical? Is the atonement provided by Jesus Christ unlimited?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/unlimited-atonement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus’ atonement is sufficient for all people and offered to everyone, but it only brings salvation to those who believe. The scope of the atonement is unlimited, yet its saving effect is applied according to faith in Christ.


id: Israelology
url: Israelology.html
title: Israelology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Israelology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Israelology studies Israel through a biblical lens, exploring its past, present, and prophetic future. It helps believers understand God’s ongoing plan for Israel and its key role in end-times prophecy.


id: kingdom-theology
url: kingdom-theology.html
title: Kingdom theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/kingdom-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Kingdom theology studies God’s reign as both present and future, highlighting His sovereignty now and the full realization of His kingdom at Christ’s return. Some modern movements have distorted these truths, teaching that believers can fully manifest God’s kingdom on earth by faith or human effort.


id: lasciviousness
url: lasciviousness.html
title: Lasciviousness – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/lasciviousness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lasciviousness is an Old English word found in the King James Version of the Bible, meaning shameless, unrestrained, sinful behavior. The term warns us against a lifestyle driven by impurity rather than submission to Christ.


id: liberation-theology
url: liberation-theology.html
title: Liberation Theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/liberation-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Liberation theology views salvation as freedom from social and political oppression rather than reconciliation with God through Christ. While Scripture calls us to care for the poor, it never replaces the Gospel with social liberation.


id: libertarian-free-will
url: libertarian-free-will.html
title: Libertarian free will – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/libertarian-free-will-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Libertarian free will teaches that people are entirely free to make any choice they want, independent of God or their nature. While people are responsible for their choices, only God has truly unlimited freedom; we are constrained by our sinful hearts unless God changes them.


id: life-after-death
url: life-after-death.html
title: Life after death - Does it really exist?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/life-after-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Life doesn’t end at the grave; our souls remain conscious after death, followed by resurrection and final judgment. Those who trust in Jesus receive eternal life with God, while those who reject Him face everlasting separation.


id: lordship-salvation
url: lordship-salvation.html
title: Lordship Salvation - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/lordship-salvation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lordship Salvation teaches that real faith in Jesus doesn’t stay hidden—it transforms the heart and shows up in how we live. We’re saved by grace alone, but a life changed by Christ naturally bears fruit that reflects His lordship.


id: vows-God
url: vows-God.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/vows-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Must we always keep our vows/oaths to God? Is it better to break an oath or fulfill an unwise or sinful vow?

tldr:
  God calls us to keep our vows, but never at the cost of sin. When a promise is unwise or requires wrongdoing, we should repent and confess rather than blindly following through


id: new-covenant-theology
url: new-covenant-theology.html
title: New Covenant Theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/new-covenant-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  New Covenant Theology shows God’s promises fulfilled in Christ, calling us to live by His commands, not the Mosaic Law. New Covenant Theology highlights God’s ongoing plan and relationship with humanity, now centered on obedience out of heart transformation.


id: Onanism
url: Onanism.html
title: Onanism – What is it? Is it a sin?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Onanism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Onanism” is often misunderstood as referring to masturbation, but that meaning comes from a misreading of Genesis 38. Onan’s sin was that of deliberately refusing to provide an heir for his deceased brother while exploiting his sexual responsibility for personal reasons.


id: practical-theology
url: practical-theology.html
title: Practical Theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/practical-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Practical Theology is where belief meets behavior. It is taking what Scripture teaches and living it out in real life.


id: progressive-sanctification
url: progressive-sanctification.html
title: Progressive sanctification—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/progressive-sanctification-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Progressive sanctification is the gradual transformation by which believers become more like Christ over time. Though we are declared righteous at salvation, we grow in holiness as the Spirit works in us until we reach full sanctification with Christ.


id: reformed-theology
url: reformed-theology.html
title: Reformed Theology – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/reformed-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Reformed theology is a broad theological framework rooted in the Protestant Reformation that emphasizes God’s sovereignty, the authority of Scripture, and salvation by grace through faith. Reformed Theology is often linked with Calvinism and covenant theology, although not everyone who identifies as Reformed agrees on every detail.


id: reprobation
url: reprobation.html
title: Reprobation – What is it? What is a reprobate?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/reprobation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Reprobation is God’s eternal decision to pass over some sinners, leaving them in their sin and condemning them for their rebellion. While God actively elects some to salvation, He passively reprobates others, judging them righteously for their unbelief.


id: saving-grace
url: saving-grace.html
title: Saving grace – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/saving-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Saving grace is God’s unearned favor that rescues sinners from death and gives eternal life through faith in Jesus. God’s saving grace brings sinners from death to life through faith in Jesus Christ by forgiving sins and giving eternal life.


id: servant-leadership
url: servant-leadership.html
title: Servant leadership—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/servant-leadership-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Servant leadership means leading by serving others. Jesus set the ultimate example of servant leadership, showing that true influence comes from humility, love, and selfless sacrifice.


id: servanthood
url: servanthood.html
title: Servanthood—What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say about being a servant?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/servanthood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible presents servanthood as a life of humility, obedience, and love. To be a servant in Christ is not a mark of shame but of true greatness, modeled after Jesus Himself.


id: ecumenical-movement
url: ecumenical-movement.html
title: Should a Christian be involved in the ecumenical movement?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/ecumenical-movement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ecumenism seeks unity among groups that call themselves Christian, but Scripture teaches that true unity exists only among those who share the same Gospel. Partnering in evangelism with groups that deny essential doctrines can confuse or compromise that Gospel, so believers should join only in ways that uphold biblical truth.


id: sovereign-grace
url: sovereign-grace.html
title: Sovereign grace – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sovereign-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sovereign grace is God’s powerful work that changes hearts, overcoming resistance so sinners freely respond to Christ. Sovereign grace guarantees salvation, humbles us, and assures us that God will complete what He began in His chosen people.


id: spiritual-awareness
url: spiritual-awareness.html
title: Spiritual awareness – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-awareness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Spiritual awareness is recognizing that life extends beyond the physical and understanding the unseen spiritual forces at work. It means staying connected to God while being vigilant against the enemy’s schemes.


id: spiritual-blindness
url: spiritual-blindness.html
title: Spiritual blindness – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-blindness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Spiritual blindness is the inability to see, understand, and accept God’s truth. Spiritual blindness is caused by sin, Satan’s deception, and the hardness of the human heart.


id: spiritual-death
url: spiritual-death.html
title: Spiritual death—what is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Spiritual death is separation from God, being unable to save ourselves. Jesus brings life and restoration, rescuing us from death and offering eternal life in Him.


id: spiritual-metaphysics
url: spiritual-metaphysics.html
title: Spiritual metaphysics – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-metaphysics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Spiritual metaphysics tries to explain the spiritual and physical worlds but relies on speculation and personal interpretation. The Bible affirms a real spiritual realm, but true spiritual truth comes only from God’s revelation, not human guesswork.


id: day-of-the-lord
url: day-of-the-lord.html
title: The day of the Lord—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/day-of-the-lord-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The day of the Lord is a future time when God’s justice and power will be fully revealed, bringing judgment on the unrepentant and vindication for those who trust in Him. The day of the Lord’s sudden and unexpected coming calls us to live with urgency, holiness, and readiness for Christ’s return.


id: definition-of-grace
url: definition-of-grace.html
title: The definition of grace—what is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/definition-of-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Grace is a free gift of salvation from a God who deeply loves us. God’s grace saves us and continues to transform our lives, allowing us to impart grace to others.


id: elect-of-God
url: elect-of-God.html
title: The elect of God – Who are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/elect-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s elect are those whom He chooses and calls to salvation—not because of their merit, but because of His sovereign grace. Those who respond to God’s call through faith in Jesus can be assured they belong to His elect people.


id: gates-of-hell
url: gates-of-hell.html
title: The gates of hell – what are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/gates-of-hell-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “gates of hell” represent all the power of death and darkness—and Jesus declares that none of it can withstand His authority. Because Christ has conquered both Satan and the grave, we can live with confident hope both now and for eternity.


id: glory-of-God
url: glory-of-God.html
title: The glory of God – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/glory-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The glory of God is the radiant splendor of who He is. Creation reveals God’s glory and so do we as we reflect His greatness.


id: grace-of-God
url: grace-of-God.html
title: The grace of God—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/grace-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The grace of God is His undeserved favor, blessing us instead of giving us what we deserve. From Eden to the cross, God’s grace forgives, restores, and offers eternal life to all who believe in Jesus.


id: Great-Commission
url: Great-Commission.html
title: The Great Commission – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Great-Commission-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Great Commission is Jesus’ final command for believers to make disciples of all nations by baptizing and teaching people. The Great Commission calls every Christian to actively share the gospel and help others grow in Jesus.


id: joy-of-the-Lord
url: joy-of-the-Lord.html
title: The joy of the Lord – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/joy-of-the-Lord-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The joy of the Lord is a deep, unshakable gladness that flows from God’s presence, salvation, and faithfulness—not from our circumstances. Joy is the inner strength and confidence given by the Holy Spirit that sustains us through every season of life.


id: kenosis
url: kenosis.html
title: The kenosis - What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/kenosis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The kenosis describes how Jesus, though fully God, willingly emptied Himself of divine privileges to become fully human and serve in humility. Jesus setting aside His divine privileges shows us how we should lay down our own rights to serve others and glorify God.


id: kingdom-of-God
url: kingdom-of-God.html
title: The Kingdom of God – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/kingdom-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Kingdom of God is God’s sovereign and eternal rule over all creation, fulfilled through Jesus Christ and entered by those who are born of the Spirit. The Kingdom of God is both a present spiritual reality and a future promise that should shape our lives and priorities.


id: Lords-day
url: Lords-day.html
title: The Lord's Day – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Lords-day-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Lord’s Day is a time set apart to honor God through rest and worship, rooted in the Sabbath pattern God established at creation. God is our Sabbath rest, and every day is an opportunity to worship Him in spirit and truth.


id: love-of-Christ
url: love-of-Christ.html
title: The love of Christ—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/love-of-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The love of Christ is God’s faithful, sacrificial love fully revealed in Jesus—love that pursues, saves, transforms, and never lets go. The love of Christ impacts believers and flows through us to love others like He has loved us.


id: majestic-plural
url: majestic-plural.html
title: The majestic plural—What is it? How is the majestic plural used in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/majestic-plural-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The majestic plural is a literary device where a singular authority speaks in plural terms to express power, greatness, and majesty. God uses this device in the Old Testament to emphasize His supreme authority and glory.


id: shekinah-glory
url: shekinah-glory.html
title: The Shekinah glory—What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/shekinah-glory-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Shekinah glory is God’s visible presence dwelling among His people. God’s glory lives within believers, transforming our lives and enabling us to reflect Him to the world.


id: word-wisdom-knowledge
url: word-wisdom-knowledge.html
title: The spiritual gifts ‘word of wisdom’ and ‘word of knowledge’ – What are they?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/word-wisdom-knowledge-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The spiritual gifts “word of wisdom” and “word of knowledge” were revelatory gifts given by the Holy Spirit to build up the early church. These gifts are no longer active today, having fulfilled their purpose before the completion of the New Testament.


id: theosis
url: theosis.html
title: Theosis – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/theosis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Theosis is the process by which believers are transformed into Christlikeness, sharing in God’s holiness, love, and glory – though we do not actually become God. The transformation into Christlikeness restores humanity to the fullness of life God intended.


id: true-religion
url: true-religion.html
title: True religion – What is it?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/true-religion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  True religion is not about rituals or human traditions but about a genuine relationship with God through Jesus Christ. True religion expresses itself in worship, obedience, and care for others as the outworking of faith.


id: cross-pole-stake
url: cross-pole-stake.html
title: Was Jesus crucified on a cross, or could it have been a pole or a stake?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/cross-pole-stake-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus was most likely crucified on a T-shaped cross with both vertical and horizontal beams like the ones familiar to the church today. However, the actual shape of the cross is never as important as the One who died on it – our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.


id: sign-gifts
url: sign-gifts.html
title: What are biblical sign gifts? What was their purpose?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sign-gifts-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The biblical sign gifts—miracles, healings, tongues, and prophecy—served to confirm God’s message and authenticate His messengers. While God still performs miracles today, our faith rests on the unchanging truth of His Word and the power of His Spirit, not on signs or wonders.


id: prophetic-dreams
url: prophetic-dreams.html
title: What are prophetic dreams? Does God give prophetic dreams to people today?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/prophetic-dreams-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Prophetic dreams are visions or dreams God can use to reveal truth, guidance, or future events. While God can still give prophetic dreams today, we must always test them against the Bible before taking action.


id: modern-idolatry
url: modern-idolatry.html
title: What are some forms of modern idolatry?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/modern-idolatry-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Idolatry can include both the literal worship of idols as well as placing other things as higher priority than Jesus Christ, and it leads our hearts astray. We overcome idolatry by loving God wholeheartedly.


id: signs-saving-faith
url: signs-saving-faith.html
title: What are some signs of authentic, saving faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/signs-saving-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Authentic, saving faith is shown by ongoing trust in Christ, repentance from sin, love for God and others, and endurance in the gospel. A life increasingly transformed by the Holy Spirit is evidence of genuine faith.


id: signs-false-teachers
url: signs-false-teachers.html
title: What are some signs of false teachers?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/signs-false-teachers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  False teachers can be recognized by their distortion of God’s Word, immoral lives, and/or self-serving motives. The Bible calls believers to test all teaching against Scripture and to cling to Christ as the standard of truth.


id: justification-vs-sanctification
url: justification-vs-sanctification.html
title: What are the differences between justification and sanctification?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/justification-vs-sanctification-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Justification is a one-time act where God declares us righteous because of Jesus, fully forgiven and accepted before Him. Sanctification is the lifelong work of the Holy Spirit, steadily shaping us to live out that righteousness as we become more like Christ.


id: sheol-hades-hell
url: sheol-hades-hell.html
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sheol-hades-hell-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  What are the distinctions among sheol, hades, hell, the lake of fire, paradise, and Abraham's bosom?

tldr:
  The terms sheol, hades, hell, the lake of fire, paradise, heaven, and Abraham’s bosom are used in reference to heaven and hell in the Bible. These terms can often be confusing, yet there are only two places where people can spend eternity: heaven or hell.


id: lapsarianism
url: lapsarianism.html
title: What are the theological concepts of infralapsarianism, sublapsarianism, and supralapsarianism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/lapsarianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Infralapsarianism, sublapsarianism, and supralapsarianism are theological terms used to describe different logical ways of ordering God’s eternal decrees in relation to humanity’s fall into sin. These frameworks seek to explain God’s purposes before creation, the entrance of sin, and the salvation of sinners through Christ.


id: inspiration-theories
url: inspiration-theories.html
title: What are the theories of biblical inspiration?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/inspiration-theories-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Theories of biblical inspiration range from Scripture being fully human to fully divine. The Bible tells us that human authors freely wrote while every word is God-breathed, carrying God’s authority and truth.


id: works-of-the-law
url: works-of-the-law.html
title: What are the works of the law (Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:16)?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/works-of-the-law-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “works of the law” are outward acts of obedience to God’s commands, especially those found in the Law of Moses. No one can be justified before God by the works of the law, since salvation is by grace through faith in Christ.


id: authority-over-Satan
url: authority-over-Satan.html
title: What authority do Christians have over Satan?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/authority-over-Satan-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Since death and sin reign in this world and in us, we have no authority to battle Satan. However, Christ, who lives within believers, overcame sin and death and has the ultimate victory over Satan.


id: binding-loosing
url: binding-loosing.html
title: What did Jesus mean when He talked about binding and loosing?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/binding-loosing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Peter was not given authority to admit people into God's kingdom or to choose what he wanted to allow and disallow. Rather, Jesus gave authority to Peter and the other apostles to correctly interpret God's message and to share it with others.


id: sole-authority-faith-practice
url: sole-authority-faith-practice.html
title: What do people mean when they say the Bible is our sole authority for faith and practice?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sole-authority-faith-practice-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible must be the most prominent voice in our lives for faith and life. The Bible is the Christian’s framework for discerning truth.


id: tota-Scriptura
url: tota-Scriptura.html
title: What does "tota scriptura" mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/tota-Scriptura-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Tota scriptura means “Scripture wholly” and is the conviction that every part of the Bible is God’s Word and therefore trustworthy and binding. Tota Scriptura complements sola scriptura by guarding us from subtracting passages we dislike, calling us to receive the entire canon God has given.


id: amen
url: amen.html
title: What does 'amen' mean? Why do we end prayers with 'amen'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/amen-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Amen is an affirmation that something is true. When we say this at the end of a prayer, we are agreeing with the prayer and asking God to answer.


id: family-of-God
url: family-of-God.html
title: What does being part of the family of God mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/family-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To be part of the family of God means to have God as Father. Those who accept Jesus as Lord and Savior become children of God.


id: holy-holy-holy
url: holy-holy-holy.html
title: What does holy, holy, holy mean in reference to God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/holy-holy-holy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When the Bible says God is “holy, holy, holy,” it’s shouting that He’s not just good—He’s utterly set apart, perfectly pure, and infinitely above all sin and creation. Only through Jesus can anyone dare to approach such a blazing holiness and live.


id: new-man-new-woman
url: new-man-new-woman.html
title: What does it mean that a Christian is becoming a new man/woman?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/new-man-new-woman-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When you trust Jesus as your Savior, it means your old life no longer defines you—God gives you a new heart, a new identity, and new life through the Holy Spirit. This transformation of becoming a new man or woman in Christ isn’t self-improvement; it’s God’s work of making you new from the inside out.


id: faith-without-works-dead
url: faith-without-works-dead.html
title: What does it mean that faith without works is dead?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/faith-without-works-dead-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faith must always result in works. If there is no fruit in our lives showing that we are His, our “faith” is suspicious.


id: life-is-in-the-blood
url: life-is-in-the-blood.html
title: What does it mean that the life of the flesh is in the blood?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/life-is-in-the-blood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Blood represents the life God gives, and He appointed it as the means for atonement. God forbade eating blood to honor the life it represents and to preserve its sacred use in sacrifice, pointing forward to Christ’s once-for-all offering that brings forgiveness and eternal life.


id: pure-in-heart
url: pure-in-heart.html
title: What does it mean that the pure in heart will see God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/pure-in-heart-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Saying that the pure in heart will see God means that those who are cleansed of sin and live for the things of God will more clearly understand and know Him and His plans for our lives. Those who walk near to God will experience great joy and deep relationship with Him.


id: not-return-void
url: not-return-void.html
title: What does it mean that the Word of God will not return void?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/not-return-void-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s Word never fails to accomplish what He intends, just as rain nourishes the earth to bring forth life. Even when we don’t see immediate results, God’s purposes and promises are always unfolding and will be fulfilled in His perfect timing.


id: theology-queen-sciences
url: theology-queen-sciences.html
title: What does it mean that theology is the queen of the sciences?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/theology-queen-sciences-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Theology is called the queen of the sciences because knowing God gives meaning, order, and purpose to every other field of knowledge. All truth flows from Him, so every discipline ultimately points back to its Creator.


id: power-in-the-name-of-Jesus
url: power-in-the-name-of-Jesus.html
title: What does it mean that there is power in the name of Jesus?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/power-in-the-name-of-Jesus-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : A name represents who a person is, and the name of Jesus has power because it represents Him—the Son of God who lived perfectly, died for sin, and rose again. Jesus’ name carries authority over all creation and, through faith in Him, believers share in that power.


id: fallen-world
url: fallen-world.html
title: What does it mean that we live in a fallen world?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/fallen-world-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Living in a fallen world means living in a world that is short of God’s desire for us. Although we live in a fallen world, God has promised that He will one day restore all that sin and death has destroyed.


id: saints-Christian
url: saints-Christian.html
title: What does it mean to be a Christian saint?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/saints-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible calls every believer a “saint” because they are set apart in Christ. Saints are God’s holy people, chosen by His grace and called to live in faithful obedience by the Spirit.


id: spiritual-leader
url: spiritual-leader.html
title: What does it mean to be a spiritual leader?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-leader-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A spiritual leader doesn’t just lead people—they follow God first. True spiritual leadership means being shaped by the Holy Spirit to love, serve, and guide others toward a deeper walk with Christ.


id: absent-from-the-body
url: absent-from-the-body.html
title: What does it mean to be absent or away from the body?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/absent-from-the-body-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord meaning that after death believers immediately go to heaven. The hope of our eternity with God allows us to live with purpose now while we wait for that day.


id: enemy-of-God
url: enemy-of-God.html
title: What does it mean to be an enemy of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/enemy-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Anything or anyone that is opposed to God or His purposes in creation can be described as His enemy. This includes Satan, demons, sin and human beings who are in rebellion or opposition to Him. The good news is that we do not need to be enemies of God and can rest assured that He has victory over every enemy.


id: anointed
url: anointed.html
title: What does it mean to be anointed?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/anointed-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Being anointed means being set apart and empowered by God’s Spirit to serve Him—originally for priests, kings, and prophets, but now for all believers through the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Today, every Christian shares this anointing, called to live holy lives and carry out God’s mission.


id: spiritually-lost
url: spiritually-lost.html
title: What does it mean to be spiritually lost?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritually-lost-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To be spiritually lost is to be cut off from life with Christ, wandering without hope or direction. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks the lost, carries them home, and restores them to Himself, where they truly belong..


id: seed-of-Abraham
url: seed-of-Abraham.html
title: What does it mean to be the seed of Abraham?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/seed-of-Abraham-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The seed of Abraham includes both physical descendants and spiritual followers, but true relationship with God comes through faith in Him. Salvation and God’s promises are inherited not by ancestry, but by living in faith like Abraham.


id: reverence-for-God
url: reverence-for-God.html
title: What does it mean to have reverence for God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/reverence-for-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To have reverence for God means to deeply honor His holiness and to submit to His authority with awe and obedience. True reverence flows from the heart and is shown through our actions, which reflect His greatness.


id: spiritual-life
url: spiritual-life.html
title: What does it mean to have spiritual life?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-life-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Spiritual life begins when faith in Christ moves us from self-rule to Christ-rule, making us new and truly alive. At that point, believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit and progressively sanctified into Christ-likeness.


id: mind-of-Christ
url: mind-of-Christ.html
title: What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/mind-of-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Having the mind of Christ means being transformed by the Holy Spirit to think, desire, and act like Jesus. Every believer is being transformed into Christlikeness through sanctification, though our old ways still challenge us and require ongoing surrender and renewal.


id: praise-the-Lord
url: praise-the-Lord.html
title: What does it mean to praise the Lord?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/praise-the-Lord-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Praising the Lord means we seek to give God the adoration and approval He deserves. Praise is verbally and publicly proclaiming who God is and what He has done.


id: submit-to-God
url: submit-to-God.html
title: What does it mean to submit to God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/submit-to-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Submitting to God means fully trusting His authority and obeying His commands, even when it challenges our own desires. It’s choosing daily to live for Him, reflecting His love through how we treat others, and surrendering control to Him.


id: life-is-a-vapor
url: life-is-a-vapor.html
title: What does James 4:14 mean that life is a vapor?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/life-is-a-vapor-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : James 4:14 calls life a vapor to remind us that our lives pass quickly and can end without warning. In context, James urges humble planning that submits the future to God’s will rather than boasting in self-confidence.


id: koinonia
url: koinonia.html
title: What does koinonia mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/koinonia-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Koinonia is fellowship, involving both relationship and shared action with God and other believers. True koinonia shapes us through the work of Christ found in community.


id: natural-man
url: natural-man.html
title: What does Paul mean when he writes of the natural man?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/natural-man-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Paul talks about the “natural man,” he’s describing someone who’s spiritually blind—unsaved, without the Holy Spirit, and unable to grasp God’s truth. Only those who belong to Christ have the Spirit, giving them insight into God’s wisdom and the new life He gives.


id: retribution-theology
url: retribution-theology.html
title: What does retribution theology teach? Is it biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/retribution-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Retribution theology claims that suffering is caused by personal sin and prosperity proves righteousness, but the Bible shows life isn’t that simple. While God sometimes punishes sin directly, hardships are not always a direct result of personal sin. Additionally, challenging life situations often serve higher purposes like refining faith, displaying His power, or fulfilling His plan.


id: righteousness
url: righteousness.html
title: What does righteousness mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/righteousness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Righteousness is the quality of being right before God, measured by His perfect standard. Righteousness is both the definition of God’s character and the gift He gives to believers through faith in Christ.


id: sanctified
url: sanctified.html
title: What does the Bible mean when it calls something sanctified?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sanctified-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To be sanctified means to be set apart by God for His purposes and made holy through Christ. When the Bible speaks of something as sanctified, it is highlighting that it belongs to God, has been consecrated for His purposes, and is called to reflect His holiness.


id: slave-to-sin
url: slave-to-sin.html
title: What does the Bible mean when it talks about being a slave to sin?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/slave-to-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Everyone is born under the power of sin, trapped by our natural desires and human weakness. Only through faith in Christ are we set free, transformed from slaves of sin into redeemed people living for righteousness.


id: dance-in-worship
url: dance-in-worship.html
title: What does the Bible say about dance in worship?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/dance-in-worship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible depicts dance sometimes as part of genuine worship and sometimes as part of sinful circumstances. Every facet of worship, including dancing, should keep the focus on glorifying God, not bringing attention to self.


id: faith-vs-fear
url: faith-vs-fear.html
title: What does the Bible say about faith vs. fear?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/faith-vs-fear-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faith is the opposite of fear. Faith is the confident trust in the God who made the universe, who loves us unconditionally, and who wants us to abide with Him. God encourages us not to fear but to trust in His goodness and mercy.


id: fate-destiny
url: fate-destiny.html
title: What does the Bible say about fate/destiny?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/fate-destiny-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Fate and destiny are not biblical ideas. Instead, the Bible upholds the sovereignty of God as well as humanity’s ability to make decisions


id: Bible-pruning
url: Bible-pruning.html
title: What does the Bible say about pruning?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Bible-pruning-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Pruning in the Bible is a powerful metaphor used to describe how God lovingly shapes and disciplines His people so they can grow in spiritual maturity and bear more fruit. Pruning may seem painful, but it is always an act of love toward believers that is purposeful to produce good in our lives.


id: test-God
url: test-God.html
title: What does the Bible say about testing God? What does it mean to test God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/test-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Testing God usually reveals doubt, not faith—and Scripture warns against it. The only exception where testing God is seen positively is in giving, where God invites us to trust His provision through tithes, not conditions.


id: eternal-value
url: eternal-value.html
title: What does the Bible say about things with true eternal value?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/eternal-value-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Only God and people have actual eternal value, so everything in this life matters only insofar as it follows God’s eternal purposes. Earthly wealth, influence, knowledge, or even suffering will fade, but when used to glorify God, they bear fruit that lasts forever.


id: meaning-of-hesed
url: meaning-of-hesed.html
title: What does the Hebrew word "hesed" mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/meaning-of-hesed-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Hesed is God’s steadfast, faithful, and loving devotion toward His people. We are called to reflect God’s hesed, extending kindness and faithfulness to others as God has done for us.


id: Hallelujah
url: Hallelujah.html
title: What does the word ‘hallelujah’ mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Hallelujah-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The word “hallelujah” is a call to praise the personal and covenant-keeping God of Israel. Hallelujah is a deeply meaningful expression of worship that reminds us to give God the glory due His name.


id: theophany-christophany
url: theophany-christophany.html
title: What does theophany mean? What is a Christophany?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/theophany-christophany-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A theophany is a visible or tangible manifestation of God to humans, while a Christophany is a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. Theophanies and Christophanies reveal God’s presence and often communicate His will in a direct, personal way.


id: water-baptism
url: water-baptism.html
title: What does water baptism symbolize?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/water-baptism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Water baptism is a powerful symbol of repentance and new life in Christ. Baptism demonstrates faith in His death and resurrection, identifying us publicly with Him and His people.


id: epiphany
url: epiphany.html
title: What exactly is an epiphany?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/epiphany-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  An epiphany is either a sudden moment of insight—often when God opens a person’s heart to understand spiritual truth—or the Feast of Epiphany on January 6, celebrating Jesus’ revelation to the nations. God has revealed Himself and invites us to know Him and respond to Him.


id: living-sacrifice
url: living-sacrifice.html
title: What is a 'living sacrifice'?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/living-sacrifice-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The term "living sacrifice" (Romans 12:1) means a complete, daily dedication of our lives to God. This is in contrast to the dead animal sacrifices of the Old Testament.


id: definition-of-faith
url: definition-of-faith.html
title: What is a biblical definition of faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/definition-of-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Biblical faith is defined as an intimate trust in an almighty yet personal God who loves us. Faith means trusting God so completely that we surrender everything in our lives to Him and let Him lead our lives.


id: inheritance-in-Christ
url: inheritance-in-Christ.html
title: What is a Christian's inheritance in Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/inheritance-in-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A Christian’s inheritance in Christ includes the blessings God gives to all who belong to Him—eternal life, adoption, forgiveness, and a future with Him. Our inheritance is secured through faith in Jesus and guaranteed by the Holy Spirit.


id: doxology
url: doxology.html
title: What is a doxology, and is it found in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/doxology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A doxology is a short, formal expression of praise to God, often sung as a hymn or spoken in worship. The Bible itself contains many doxologies; giving glory to God has always been central to the life of believers.


id: profession-of-faith
url: profession-of-faith.html
title: What is a profession of faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/profession-of-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A profession of faith is when someone openly declares to others that they believe in Jesus and are committed to following Him. A genuine profession is always followed by actions of faith.


id: what-is-a-rite
url: what-is-a-rite.html
title: What is a rite?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/what-is-a-rite-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A rite is a meaningful religious ceremony that marks devotion, belonging, or significant life moments, but it can never replace true faith. The Bible highlights God-given rites like baptism and the Lord’s Supper as reminders of His work, while leaving room for other traditions that point hearts to Christ.


id: seared-conscience
url: seared-conscience.html
title: What is a seared conscience?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/seared-conscience-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A seared conscience is a moral sense numbed by persistent sin, deceit, or hypocrisy until it no longer feels guilt or responds to God. A seared conscience can gradually lead to a hardened heart, but if we come to Jesus, He cleanses and renews our conscience so we can serve Him with discernment and obedience.


id: spiritual-awakening
url: spiritual-awakening.html
title: What is a spiritual awakening?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-awakening-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A spiritual awakening is when the Holy Spirit removes the blinders of sin from our hearts and proclaims the truth of the Bible and Jesus Christ. Spiritual awakening is an act of grace by a loving God.


id: spiritual-breakthrough
url: spiritual-breakthrough.html
title: What is a spiritual breakthrough?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-breakthrough-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A spiritual breakthrough is a moment when God brings clarity, victory, or answered prayer. While a spiritual breakthrough can feel sudden, it often comes through perseverance, steady trust, and faithful pursuit of God, rather than fleeting emotions.


id: spiritual-covering
url: spiritual-covering.html
title: What is a spiritual covering? Does a person or ministry need one?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-covering-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  True spiritual covering comes from Christ, not a human leader. While mentors and pastors can advise and encourage you, no person can validate your spiritual life or ministry; your obedience and growth flow directly from God alone.


id: stigmata
url: stigmata.html
title: What is a stigmata? Are stigmata biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/stigmata-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Stigmata are said to be miraculous wounds mirroring Christ’s crucifixion, but the Bible gives no evidence that God marks believers this way. True “marks of Jesus” are shown through faithful endurance, not physical scars.


id: annihilationism
url: annihilationism.html
title: What is annihilationism? Is it biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/annihilationism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Annihilationism teaches that unbelievers are simply wiped out, but the Bible specifically states that there will be eternal punishment in the lake of fire for those who reject Christ.


id: spirit-slain
url: spirit-slain.html
title: What is being slain in the Spirit? Is it biblical?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spirit-slain-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the Bible, falling before God was rare and always a response to His awe-inspiring presence, not a leader’s touch. Today’s “slain in the Spirit” practices, where people often fall backward at someone’s prompting, have no scriptural basis.


id: cessationism
url: cessationism.html
title: What is cessationism? What do cessationists believe? Is cessationism biblical??
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/cessationism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Cessationism holds that miraculous sign gifts—tongues, prophecy, and healing—ceased with the apostles, as their purpose was to confirm the gospel and establish the early church. While God still works providentially, cessationists believe the completed Scriptures now serve as the sufficient and final authority, making those gifts no longer necessary or normative.


id: chasten-chastening
url: chasten-chastening.html
title: What is chastening? How does God chasten us?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/chasten-chastening-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God disciplines those He loves in order to grow them into Christ-likeness, to give us a fuller view of Himself, and to remove from us what entangles us in this life. When we are chastened by God, we have a choice on how we respond. Accepting chastening is for our good and growth.


id: childlike-faith
url: childlike-faith.html
title: What is childlike faith? Does the Bible instruct us to have childlike faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/childlike-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus taught that we must receive the kingdom of God with humble, dependent, and trusting faith, like a child. A person with true childlike faith keeps his or her eyes on Jesus, relying on Him for salvation, guidance, provision, and strength.


id: Christian-hedonism
url: Christian-hedonism.html
title: What is Christian Hedonism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-hedonism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian hedonism teaches that pursuing joy in God is both right and necessary for the Christian life. Christian hedonism emphasizes that true satisfaction and happiness are found in God alone and that God is most glorified when we are most satisfied in Him.


id: Christian-redemption
url: Christian-redemption.html
title: What is Christian redemption? What does it mean to be redeemed?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-redemption-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian redemption means being rescued from slavery to sin through the costly, sacrificial death of Jesus. Redemption is available only by faith in Jesus and results in forgiveness and freedom from sin’s power.


id: spiritual-formation
url: spiritual-formation.html
title: What is Christian spiritual formation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-formation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian spiritual formation is a lifelong journey of inner transformation, where the Holy Spirit shapes us to reflect Christ in every area of our lives. Through its practices, we learn to live fully in God’s grace and experience the abundant life Jesus died to give us.


id: Christian-worship
url: Christian-worship.html
title: What is Christian worship?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-worship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian worship involves loving, revering, and prioritizing God in our lives. Worship is both personal and communal, with God at the center.


id: complementarianism
url: complementarianism.html
title: What is complementarianism?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/complementarianism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Complementarianism teaches that men and women are equally valuable as God’s image-bearers, yet serve in distinct, complementary roles in the home and church. These distinct roles allow men and women to work together for God’s purposes while reflecting Christ’s relationship with the church.


id: divine-providence
url: divine-providence.html
title: What is divine providence?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/divine-providence-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Divine providence is a doctrine which describes God's ability to manage or rule all things in His desire to express His love and care. In short: God is in control.


id: what-is-doctrine
url: what-is-doctrine.html
title: What is doctrine?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/what-is-doctrine-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Doctrine is the Bible’s teaching, given to help us know God and live in His ways. The Bible calls Christians to guard sound doctrine because it guides salvation, church life, and holiness while protecting us from error.


id: general-special-revelation
url: general-special-revelation.html
title: What is general revelation? What is special revelation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/general-special-revelation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God reveals Himself through both general revelation and special revelation. Both invite us to know Him, trust Him, and reflect His glory in the world.


id: glorification
url: glorification.html
title: What is glorification according to the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/glorification-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Glorification is the final stage of salvation in which God removes all remaining sin and transforms believers to be like Christ at His return. Glorification is the ultimate hope for every Christian—fully righteous, perfected, and ready to dwell with God forever.


id: God-pleasure
url: God-pleasure.html
title: What is God's view of pleasure? Is He opposed to pleasure?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-pleasure-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Some people view God's commands in Scripture as a kill-joy of pleasure. However, God is not opposed to pleasure; He is opposed to sinful pleasures.


id: godly-wisdom
url: godly-wisdom.html
title: What is godly wisdom?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/godly-wisdom-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Godly wisdom is seeing life from God’s perspective and choosing what honors Him. True wisdom reflects the character of Christ, often contradicting the world’s values.


id: grave-soaking
url: grave-soaking.html
title: What is grave soaking/ grave sucking /mantle grabbing?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/grave-soaking-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Grave soaking, grave sucking, and mantle grabbing teach that a person can gain someone’s spiritual anointing by lying on or touching that person’s grave. Grave soaking is unbiblical at best and dangerous at worst.


id: holiness-Bible
url: holiness-Bible.html
title: What is holiness according to the Bible? How can I be holy?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/holiness-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Holiness means being set apart to reflect God’s character. Holiness is both a positional reality and a calling to live differently from the world, by the power of His Spirit and by growing more like Christ each day.


id: hyper-grace
url: hyper-grace.html
title: What is hyper-grace?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/hyper-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Hyper-grace says salvation lets you sin freely, but the Bible calls us to lead holy lives, confess sin, and grow in Christ. Grace secures us, but that doesn’t excuse unrighteous living.


id: impartation
url: impartation.html
title: What is impartation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/impartation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Impartation is the claim that spiritual blessings, power, or righteousness are transmitted from one person to another or directly from God in a tangible way. While God gives spiritual gifts and transforms believers over time, righteousness is not imparted but imputed through faith in Christ.


id: imputed-righteousness
url: imputed-righteousness.html
title: What is imputed righteousness? Why does Christ’s righteousness need to be imputed to us?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/imputed-righteousness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Imputed righteousness means that God credits Christ’s perfect life to the believer’s account through faith. Christ’s righteousness is necessary because our sin demands judgment, and we have no righteousness of our own that could ever satisfy God’s standard.


id: praise-God
url: praise-God.html
title: What is it to praise God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/praise-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Praising God means declaring who He is and celebrating what He has done because He alone is worthy. Praise isn’t limited to songs or settings—it’s a lifelong posture of gratitude and worship in every season of life.


id: justification
url: justification.html
title: What is justification according to the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/justification-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Justification is God declaring sinners righteous through faith in Christ. Justification begins the moment we trust Him (positional), grows as we are sanctified (progressive), and will be completed perfectly when we are glorified with Him (perfective).


id: liturgy-liturgical
url: liturgy-liturgical.html
title: What is liturgy? Does the Bible say anything about liturgy or liturgical worship?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/liturgy-liturgical-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Everyone has a liturgy, a rhythm and order in which worship happens. A liturgy referring to a church service that reflects.


id: lovingkindness
url: lovingkindness.html
title: What is lovingkindness in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/lovingkindness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the Bible, “lovingkindness” (Hebrew chesed) describes God’s steadfast, covenant-keeping love that shows mercy, grace, and faithful commitment across generations. Lovingkindness is God’s unchanging character on display—redeeming, forgiving, and compassionately caring for His people from beginning to end.


id: in-Christ
url: in-Christ.html
title: What is meant by being in Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/in-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Being in Christ means being united with Him through faith. Being in Christ is the basis for the believer’s salvation, identity, and hope.


id: apple-of-Gods-eye
url: apple-of-Gods-eye.html
title: What is meant by being the apple of God's eye?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/apple-of-Gods-eye-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Being the “apple of God’s eye” means that His eyes are upon us and that He is looking after us like a good, loving Father. God watches over and cares for His people with deep concern.


id: praying-in-the-spirit
url: praying-in-the-spirit.html
title: What is meant by praying in the Spirit?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/praying-in-the-spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Praying in the Spirit is praying God’s way—led by the Holy Spirit, engaging both heart and mind. It’s not about special words or a spiritual experience, but about Spirit-powered prayer that seeks God’s will.


id: favor-of-God
url: favor-of-God.html
title: What is meant by the favor of God? How can I get the favor of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/favor-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The definition of the word favor is best described as "demonstrated delight." To have the Lord's favor means that the Lord is in accord with an individual and has shown gracious kindness towards them.


id: Maranatha
url: Maranatha.html
title: What is meant by the greeting "Maranatha!"?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Maranatha-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “Maranatha” is an Aramaic greeting that means “Come, O Lord,” and reminds believers to live in hope and anticipation of Jesus’s return. Maranatha keeps our focus on God’s kingdom and promises.


id: theology-proper
url: theology-proper.html
title: What is Paterology? What is Theology Proper?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/theology-proper-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Paterology is the study of God the Father, while Theology Proper is the study of God’s being and attributes as revealed in Scripture. Both aim to know and worship God as He truly is, not as we imagine Him to be.


id: replacement-theology
url: replacement-theology.html
title: What is replacement theology?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/replacement-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Replacement theology, often associated with covenant theology, teaches that the church has taken the place of Israel in God's redemptive plan. However, Scripture shows that Israel and the church are distinct groups, and God's promises to Israel—especially national ones—have not been fulfilled in the church.


id: sanctification
url: sanctification.html
title: What is sanctification?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sanctification-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  To be sanctified means to be “set apart for a specific purpose or use.” Our sanctification is the process by which our salvation transforms us into Christ’s likeness so we can better reflect Him.


id: sanctifying-grace
url: sanctifying-grace.html
title: What is sanctifying grace?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sanctifying-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sanctifying grace is God’s power at work in believers, setting us apart and transforming us into holy people through the Holy Spirit. While we’re made right with God the moment we trust Christ, His Spirit continually shapes us to live for Him throughout our lives.


id: secondary-separation
url: secondary-separation.html
title: What is secondary separation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/secondary-separation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Secondary separation is the practice of not only avoiding false teachers but also breaking fellowship with believers who associate with them. While guarding truth is essential, Scripture cautions against unnecessary division and calls us to unity in the gospel.


id: spiritual-bondage
url: spiritual-bondage.html
title: What is spiritual bondage?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritual-bondage-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Spiritual bondage is the condition of being enslaved to sin, Satan, and lies that keep a person from knowing and obeying God. Only Jesus Christ can set a person free from the captivity of spiritual bondage.


id: spiritually-dead
url: spiritually-dead.html
title: What is spiritual death? What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/spiritually-dead-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Every person is born spiritually dead and separated from God. Only through faith in Christ can we be reconciled to God and have eternal life.


id: lords-name-vain
url: lords-name-vain.html
title: What is taking the Lord's name in vain?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/lords-name-vain-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Taking the Lord’s name in vain isn’t just about cursing—it’s about misrepresenting, trivializing, or failing to honor God. We are called to bear God’s name faithfully in our words, actions, and lifestyle, reflecting His character and pointing others to Him.


id: biblical-theology
url: biblical-theology.html
title: What is the academic field of Biblical Theology?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/biblical-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Biblical Theology is the study of progressive revelation as it unfolds across Scripture, tracing themes and developments through the Bible’s historical and literary structure. Biblical Theology shows how individual passages fit into the broader storyline, leading ultimately to Christ.


id: Christian-theology
url: Christian-theology.html
title: What is the academic field of Christian Theology?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian theology is the study of what the entire Bible teaches about God, His purposes and His relationship with creation. While Christian Theology is structured into academic categories, it is ultimately a reflection of God’s unified self-revelation across all of Scripture.


id: age-of-grace
url: age-of-grace.html
title: What is the Age of Grace?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/age-of-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The “Age of Grace” is a phrase some theologians use to define the current age of biblical history. It refers to the age when the church began and will end when Jesus returns to judge the unbelieving on the earth.


id: faith-vs-works
url: faith-vs-works.html
title: What is the biblical understanding of faith vs. works?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/faith-vs-works-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faith and works go hand-in-hand. Faith is the confident trust in the God who saved us, while works are our natural response to that salvation which flows out of a love for Christ.


id: biblical-separation
url: biblical-separation.html
title: What is the concept of biblical separation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/biblical-separation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The concept of biblical separation is living differently than the world and instead living the ways of God. God calls us to be holy and live differently so others will see who God is and have the opportunity to respond to His call to salvation.


id: progressive-revelation
url: progressive-revelation.html
title: What is the concept of progressive revelation as related to salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/progressive-revelation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Progressive revelation refers to the unfolding of God’s plan of salvation over time. While salvation is fully revealed and accomplished in Christ, earlier Scripture laid the groundwork through promises and foreshadowing.


id: predestination-foreknowledge
url: predestination-foreknowledge.html
title: What is the connection between predestination / election and foreknowledge?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/predestination-foreknowledge-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The way predestination and foreknowledge work together is not explicitly clear in Scripture; however, God does foreknow those whom He will save, based on His perfect sovereignty, character, and will. We are called to respond to Him and to share the Gospel, leaving the results and the way election works in His hands.


id: what-is-the-conscience
url: what-is-the-conscience.html
title: What is the conscience?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/what-is-the-conscience-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The conscience is the inner awareness of right and wrong that God has placed within each person. While the conscience can guide us toward good, it must be informed and aligned with God’s truth to function properly.


id: definition-ekklesia
url: definition-ekklesia.html
title: What is the definition of ekklesia?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/definition-ekklesia-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ekklesia means a people “called out” by God, emphasizing believers themselves rather than buildings. Ekklesia refers both to the universal, global body of Christ and to local congregations where Christians gather for worship, fellowship, and mutual growth.


id: definition-theology
url: definition-theology.html
title: What is the definition of theology?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/definition-theology-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Theology is the study of who God is as He reveals Himself in Scripture. Without theology, we could never truly experience His presence in our lives.


id: difference-disciple-apostle
url: difference-disciple-apostle.html
title: What is the difference between a disciple and apostle?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/difference-disciple-apostle-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A disciple is a follower of Jesus, while an apostle is one specifically sent with authority to establish and lead God’s mission. Though the office of apostle has ended, all believers are called to be disciples, following Jesus and actively sharing the love and truth of the Gospel.


id: faith-vs-belief
url: faith-vs-belief.html
title: What is the difference between faith and belief?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/faith-vs-belief-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faith and belief may sound the same, but they are different ideas in Scripture. While “belief” acknowledges that God exists, created the world, and even sent Jesus to die for mankind, “faith” rests one’s life on those beliefs, trusting in the God who sacrificed to redeem us.


id: joy-happiness
url: joy-happiness.html
title: What is the difference between joy and happiness?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/joy-happiness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Happiness and joy are closely connected in the Bible, though many distinguish happiness as a temporary reflection of joy, while joy is a deeper, lasting contentment. True joy produces a genuine sense of happiness, even amid trials and hardships.


id: mercy-grace
url: mercy-grace.html
title: What is the difference between mercy and grace?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/mercy-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mercy and grace are two vital Christian terms whose meanings are often misunderstood. In short, mercy is God not giving us punishment we do deserve; grace is God giving us blessings we do not deserve.


id: difference-praise-worship
url: difference-praise-worship.html
title: What is the difference between praise and worship?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/difference-praise-worship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Worship is a whole life-surrender and response to who God is while praise is an outward, expressive response. While praise is something believers do, worship reveals believers’ hearts, calling us to a continual posture of surrender to God through Christ.


id: resurrection-first-second
url: resurrection-first-second.html
title: What is the difference between the first resurrection and the second resurrection?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/resurrection-first-second-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The first resurrection refers to the raising of believers to eternal life and reward. The second resurrection involves the wicked being raised to face final judgment and eternal separation from God.


id: difference-soul-spirit
url: difference-soul-spirit.html
title: What is the difference between the soul and the spirit?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/difference-soul-spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The Bible often uses the terms "soul" and "spirit" almost interchangeably to describe the inner, unseen life of a person. Both “soul” and “spirit” refer to the immaterial self that comes from God; yet, the soul often expresses who we are while the spirit reveals whose we are


id: predestination
url: predestination.html
title: What is the doctrine of predestination?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/predestination-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Predestination is God’s sovereign choice to save some people, determined according to His perfect character, will, and foreknowledge. Predestination does not override God’s justice, love, nor our responsibility to respond in faith.


id: fear-of-God
url: fear-of-God.html
title: What is the fear of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/fear-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The fear of God is not about terror for those who trust in Him. The fear of God is about deep reverence, respect, and awe for our Creator and Savior that leads to wisdom, obedience, and a confident, loving relationship with God rather than dread of judgment.


id: full-armor-God
url: full-armor-God.html
title: What is the full armor of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/full-armor-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The full armor of God is our spiritual defense against the enemy’s attacks—truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, God’s Word, and prayer. We can’t win the battle alone, but with God’s armor, we can’t lose.


id: what-is-the-gospel
url: what-is-the-gospel.html
title: What is the gospel?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/what-is-the-gospel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The entire Bible centers around the good news; the Old Testament foreshadows it, and the New Testament proclaims it. The gospel is the good news that Jesus came to earth, died, and rose again so that all who believe in Him can be saved and have new life in Him.


id: what-is-the-heart
url: what-is-the-heart.html
title: What is the heart, according to the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/what-is-the-heart-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the Bible, the heart is the core of our spiritual life, shaping our desires, thoughts, and actions. God calls us to a heart transformed by Him, focused on love, obedience, and eternal life in Christ.


id: household-of-faith
url: household-of-faith.html
title: What is the household of faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/household-of-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The household of faith is God’s spiritual family—believers united through Christ and called to love, serve, and build one another up. Being a believer means you become part of a family that reflects the heart of Jesus to the world.


id: human-soul
url: human-soul.html
title: What is the human soul, according to the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/human-soul-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The human soul is the eternal, immaterial center of who we are; it is where we think, feel, choose, and worship. The human soul is the most valuable and vulnerable part of who we are.


id: human-spirit
url: human-spirit.html
title: What is the human spirit?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/human-spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The human spirit is the immaterial aspect of a person most directly associated with life, conscience, and our capacity to relate to God. The human spirit reflects the part of us awakened to truth, responsive to God, and accountable before Him.


id: praising-God
url: praising-God.html
title: What is the importance of praising God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/praising-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Praising God is the right response to who He is and what He has done. Praising God is essential because it refocuses our attention from our circumstances to who God is through it all.


id: inner-man
url: inner-man.html
title: What is the inner man?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/inner-man-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The inner man is the spiritual and personal part of believers—their mind, heart, soul, and spirit—where God sees and works to transform them. Through regeneration and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, the inner being is renewed to grow in and reflect Christlikeness.


id: intermediate-state
url: intermediate-state.html
title: What is the intermediate state?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/intermediate-state-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The intermediate state is the conscious existence of a person between death and resurrection, where believers are immediately in God’s presence and unbelievers are separated from Him. Faith in Jesus is the only assurance of entering eternal life, with glorified bodies in God’s presence.


id: false-teachers
url: false-teachers.html
title: What is the key to recognizing false teachers?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/false-teachers-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The main way to recognize false teachers is to become completely familiar with the truths of Scripture. The more we understand what God says, the more obvious it will be to discern what He hasn’t said.


id: KJV-only-movement
url: KJV-only-movement.html
title: What is the KJV only movement? Should we only use the King James Version of the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/KJV-only-movement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The KJV-only movement claims the King James Version is the only true English Bible, but Scripture never says one translation alone holds divine authority. God’s Word is inspired in the original texts, and faithful translations—like the KJV, ESV, or NASB—help us understand His truth today.


id: living-hope
url: living-hope.html
title: What is the living hope in 1 Peter 1:3?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/living-hope-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The “living hope” in 1 Peter 1:3 is the confident, enduring expectation of eternal life and an imperishable inheritance in heaven. A believer’s living hope is grounded in God’s mercy and the resurrection of Jesus and sustains believers through all of life’s ups and downs.


id: what-is-the-Logos
url: what-is-the-Logos.html
title: What is the Logos?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/what-is-the-Logos-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Logos, meaning “Word,” reveals God’s divine reason and creative power, fully embodied in Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, all things were made, and He will ultimately restore order and life at His return.


id: meaning-of-666
url: meaning-of-666.html
title: What is the meaning of 666?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/meaning-of-666-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The number 666 represents the Antichrist in the end times. It is not a secret code for a name, but a warning to recognize his deceptive, rebellious, and self-exalting nature opposed to God.


id: meaning-of-Adonai
url: meaning-of-Adonai.html
title: What is the meaning of Adonai?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/meaning-of-Adonai-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Adonai, meaning “Lord” or “Master,” not only emphasizes God’s supreme authority but His personal, loving relationship with His people. For believers, God is not just a ruler—He is our very great Lord who guides, protects, and nurtures us with grace and care.


id: agape-love
url: agape-love.html
title: What is the meaning of agape love?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/agape-love-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Agape love is a sacrificial, selfless love that seeks the good of others regardless of what it costs us or whether we’re loved in return. Jesus modeled agape love perfectly by dying for us while we were still His enemies, and we are called to love others in the same way through the power of the Holy Spirit.


id: expiation
url: expiation.html
title: What is the meaning of expiation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/expiation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Expiation refers to the removal of sin and guilt through a substitutionary sacrifice, cleansing the sinner before God. Jesus bore our sins on the cross so we might be forgiven and made clean.


id: God-breathed
url: God-breathed.html
title: What is the meaning of God-breathed in reference to the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-breathed-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  “God-breathed” means that the Bible’s words come directly from God Himself. Because the Bible comes from God, it is inspired, inerrant, and completely trustworthy.


id: orthopraxy-orthopraxis
url: orthopraxy-orthopraxis.html
title: What is the meaning of orthopraxy / orthopraxis?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/orthopraxy-orthopraxis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Orthopraxy means living out what you believe—your actions and behavior reflect your faith. Correct practice is inseparable from correct belief, and correct belief is inseparable from correct practice.


id: phileo-love
url: phileo-love.html
title: What is the meaning of phileo love?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/phileo-love-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Phileō love is warm, relational, and rooted in friendship. Phileō love reflects genuine affection that blesses others best when it flows from our love for Christ.


id: storge-love
url: storge-love.html
title: What is the meaning of storge love?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/storge-love-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Storge love is the affectionate bond shared within families—marked by devotion, care, and loyalty. Storge love reflects God’s fatherly compassion and calls us to love one another in the same way.


id: substitutionary-atonement
url: substitutionary-atonement.html
title: What is the meaning of substitutionary atonement?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/substitutionary-atonement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Substitutionary atonement means that Jesus died in the place of sinners, taking the penalty they deserved so they could be forgiven and reconciled to God. Jesus’ death satisfies God’s justice and secures salvation for all who trust in Him.


id: dunamis-meaning
url: dunamis-meaning.html
title: What is the meaning of the Greek word dunamis in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/dunamis-meaning-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Dunamis is a Greek word meaning power, ability, or might, often emphasizing God’s active power and the miracles He performs. The New Testament uses dunamis to refer to Christ’s divine power and to refer to the Spirit’s empowering work in believers’ weaknesses.


id: narrow-gate
url: narrow-gate.html
title: What is the narrow gate? How narrow is the narrow gate?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/narrow-gate-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : The narrow gate refers to salvation that is only available through belief in Jesus Christ. The narrow gate is a metaphor that contrasts the exclusive path to eternal life with the broad, easy path that leads to destruction.


id: new-birth
url: new-birth.html
title: What is the new birth?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/new-birth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The new birth is God’s supernatural work of giving those who trust in Jesus a new heart, new life, and new identity. The new birth transforms us from being spiritually dead to being spiritually alive by God’s grace and strength.


id: new-commandment
url: new-commandment.html
title: What is the new commandment?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/new-commandment-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  : Jesus’ new commandment is to love others just as He loved us—selflessly, sacrificially, and actively. The love God commands goes beyond feelings or duty; it’s a visible expression of His heart, empowered by the Holy Spirit.


id: presence-of-God
url: presence-of-God.html
title: What is the presence of God? What is being in the presence of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/presence-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God is omnipresent, meaning He is present at all times and in all places. To be in God’s presence means living in close fellowship with Him, aware of His nearness, whether we feel it or not.


id: YHWH-pronunciation
url: YHWH-pronunciation.html
title: What is the pronunciation of YHWH? How do you correctly pronounce or say YHWH?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/YHWH-pronunciation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  YHWH is God’s personal name given in Scripture, originally pronounced something like “Yahweh,” but later hidden out of reverence and replaced with titles like LORD or Jehovah. While the exact pronunciation is lost, what truly matters is honoring God’s name with faith and reverence in any form we use.


id: Christian-interpretations
url: Christian-interpretations.html
title: What is the reason for all the different Christian interpretations?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Christian-interpretations-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Differences in Christian interpretation arise primarily from human limitations, varying hermeneutical methods, denominational traditions, personal biases, and differing views on Scripture’s clarity. While essential doctrines are clear, secondary issues often result in diverse interpretations.


id: physical-death
url: physical-death.html
title: What is the relationship between physical death and spiritual death?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/physical-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Physical death is the separation of body and soul, while spiritual death is the separation of the soul from God due to sin. Through faith in Jesus, we can be born again, escaping spiritual death and receiving eternal life with God.


id: faith-works-security
url: faith-works-security.html
title: What is the relationship of faith, works, and security in salvation?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/faith-works-security-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We are saved through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins, which forever secures us in our salvation. Works come as a result of our salvation and reveal our faith.


id: sabbath-day-rest
url: sabbath-day-rest.html
title: What is the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath day for rest or for worship?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sabbath-day-rest-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God established the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship, initially given to Israel under the Law of Moses. In Christ, believers are no longer bound to observe a specific day, yet the principles of setting aside time for rest and honoring God through worship remain essential.


id: second-death
url: second-death.html
title: What is the second death the Bible talks about?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/second-death-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The second death is eternal separation from God in the lake of fire, reserved for those who reject Christ. Believers in Jesus will never face the second death because His victory secures eternal life.


id: blood-of-Christ
url: blood-of-Christ.html
title: What is the significance of the blood of Christ?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/blood-of-Christ-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The blood of Christ refers to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. He shed His blood to pay the penalty for our sins so we could be forgiven through repentance and faith in Him.


id: right-hand-of-God
url: right-hand-of-God.html
title: What is the significance of the right hand of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/right-hand-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The right hand of God signifies Jesus’ supreme authority, honor, and active intercession on our behalf. Knowing Jesus reigns at God’s right hand gives us confidence and hope to face every challenge with faith.


id: speaking-in-tongues
url: speaking-in-tongues.html
title: What is the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/speaking-in-tongues-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The spiritual gift of tongues was the God-given ability to speak in a real language unknown to the speaker, serving as a sign to authenticate the gospel and edify the church. Scripture presents tongues as temporary, and the modern “prayer language” version often claimed today does not match the biblical gift.


id: hypostatic-union
url: hypostatic-union.html
title: What is the theological concept of the hypostatic union?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/hypostatic-union-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The hypostatic union refers to the biblical doctrine that Jesus Christ is one Person with two natures: fully God and fully man. These two natures are united without confusion, change, division, or separation.


id: wrath-of-God
url: wrath-of-God.html
title: What is the wrath of God? What is the biblical meaning of the wrath of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/wrath-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God's wrath is His righteous judgment against sin, but those who trust in Christ for the forgiveness of sins can escape His wrath. Unlike human wrath, God's wrath is holy, measured, and ultimately leads to justice.


id: what-is-theodicy
url: what-is-theodicy.html
title: What is theodicy?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/what-is-theodicy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Theodicy is the study of why a perfectly good and all-powerful God allows evil to exist. The Bible shows that God permits evil temporarily for His purposes, ultimately displaying His glory, love, and justice.


id: what-is-truth
url: what-is-truth.html
title: What is Truth?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/what-is-truth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Truth is not just an idea—it is reality itself, rooted in God, who is the ultimate source of all that is true. The truth sets us free and guards us from the deception of lies.


id: Noah-flood
url: Noah-flood.html
title: What was the reason for the flood in the time of Noah?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Noah-flood-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The flood came because of humanity’s persistent and pervasive wickedness. Yet even in judgment, God showed mercy by saving Noah, revealing both His righteous judgment and mercy.


id: times-of-the-gentiles
url: times-of-the-gentiles.html
title: When is the time of the Gentiles?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/times-of-the-gentiles-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The time of the Gentiles refers to the period in which Gentiles (non-Jews) have dominion over the world, which is between the reign of Nebuchadnezzar and Jesus' Second Coming, and where God focuses His redemptive plan on reaching Gentiles. We are currently living in the "times of the Gentiles."


id: God-remembered
url: God-remembered.html
title: When the Bible says God remembered something, what does that mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-remembered-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When Scripture says that God “remembered,” it is using anthropomorphism to describe the moment He chooses to act (or not act), not to mean He literally forgot something as human beings do. God is omniscient, knowing all things perfectly at all times.


id: new-heart
url: new-heart.html
title: When the Bible talks about receiving a new heart, what does that mean?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/new-heart-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Receiving a “new heart” means God replaces our selfish, sinful desires with a Spirit-filled heart that seeks Him and lives for His purposes. When we trust in Jesus for salvation, we are born again and receive this new heart that empowers us to grow in obedience and love.


id: people-of-God
url: people-of-God.html
title: Who are the people of God?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/people-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The people of God began with Abraham’s descendants, the nation of Israel, but God meant to bless all the nations of the world through Israel. Through Jesus, all who believe in Him—regardless of background—become part of God’s family who reflect His glory to the world.


id: why-God-choose-Israel
url: why-God-choose-Israel.html
title: Why did God choose Israel?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/why-God-choose-Israel-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God chose Israel to reflect Him and His character to the world and to bring the Messiah through Him. The nation of Israel is a reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness and His call for all to recognize Him as Lord.


id: Canaanites-extermination
url: Canaanites-extermination.html
title: Why did God command the Canaanites' extermination?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/Canaanites-extermination-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God commanded the Canaanites’ extermination because He had warned them of His judgment if they did not turn from their idolatrous and wicked ways. The extermination of the Canaanites warns us against disobedience and complacency.


id: why-did-Jesus-fast
url: why-did-Jesus-fast.html
title: Why did Jesus fast?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/why-did-Jesus-fast-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus fasted by the prompting of the Holy Spirit, as a way of showing dependence on the Father for strength. Fasting today does the same, shifting our focus from earthly needs to God’s power and presence.


id: name-change
url: name-change.html
title: Why did some people have their name changed in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/name-change-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the Bible, name changes mark moments when God gives someone a new role, reflects a major life or cultural shift, or both. Name changes also point forward to the promise that all believers will one day be transformed in God’s presence.


id: God-allow-natural-disasters
url: God-allow-natural-disasters.html
title: Why does God allow natural disasters?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-allow-natural-disasters-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Natural disasters, though part of living in a fallen and broken world, remind us that God is sovereign over all creation, using even nature’s storms to display His power, teach, or bring about greater good. Though we may not understand every “why,” we can trust Him and show His love to those who suffer.


id: God-allow-disabled-handicapped
url: God-allow-disabled-handicapped.html
title: Why does God allow people to be disabled or handicapped?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-allow-disabled-handicapped-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Physical disabilities are part of a fallen world. When Christ comes again, He will restore us all to perfection so that we can abide with Him eternally.


id: why-does-God-ask-questions
url: why-does-God-ask-questions.html
title: Why does God ask questions?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/why-does-God-ask-questions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God's questions always have a purpose. Generally, He wants to reveal or teach something to us through the questions He asks.


id: mock-God
url: mock-God.html
title: Why does God let people mock Him?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/mock-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God allows mockery not because He is powerless, but because He is patiently holding back judgment to give sinners time to repent and be saved through Jesus. God’s patience will not last forever—every word and act of mockery will be answered when God judges the world through His Son.


id: God-require-faith
url: God-require-faith.html
title: Why does God require faith?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-require-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Faith is necessary because sinful people cannot earn righteousness or please God through their own efforts. God established faith as the means by which we receive righteousness through Christ and enter into relationship with Him.


id: God-hidden
url: God-hidden.html
title: Why does God seem hidden to us today?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-hidden-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God isn’t hidden—He has revealed Himself throughout history. Though it sometimes feels like God is silent, He is always at work, calling us to faith and to train ourselves to see Him.


id: why-does-God-test-us
url: why-does-God-test-us.html
title: Why does God test us?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/why-does-God-test-us-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God tests us to refine our faith, strengthen our trust in Him, and grow us toward maturity. Through trials, we are purified, our priorities are realigned, and our endurance becomes a witness to others of God's power.


id: God-heal-everyone
url: God-heal-everyone.html
title: Why doesn't God heal everyone?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-heal-everyone-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God desires our ultimate healing—first and foremost, the healing of our souls through Jesus—and He also longs for our physical well-being. Yet in this fallen world, physical healing is not always granted, though we can look forward with hope to the full restoration of our bodies in eternity.


id: idol-worship
url: idol-worship.html
title: Why is idol worship so tempting?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/idol-worship-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Idol worship is tempting because it appears to offer control and immediate satisfaction without the moral demands of the true God. At its root, idol worship is a heart-level exchange: people trade the truth of God for a lie that promises much but delivers death.


id: God-silent-absent
url: God-silent-absent.html
title: Why is it that God sometimes seems silent or absent in the life of a believer?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-silent-absent-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s silence doesn’t mean His absence; it can be a call to examine our hearts, deepen our faith, or grow our longing for Him. Whether He’s correcting sin, refining trust, or stirring deeper love, God’s silence always has purpose.


id: sound-doctrine
url: sound-doctrine.html
title: Why is sound doctrine so crucial?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/sound-doctrine-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sound doctrine is crucial because it anchors us in God’s truth, protecting us from deception and false teaching. Without sound doctrine, our faith drifts, but with it, we are equipped to live holy lives that honor God.


id: justification-by-faith
url: justification-by-faith.html
title: Why is the doctrine of justification by faith so important?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/justification-by-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Justification by faith matters because only God—not our works—can declare us righteous. Justification by faith is the heart of the gospel, freeing us from earning salvation and anchoring us in the finished work of Christ.


id: law-vs-grace
url: law-vs-grace.html
title: Why is there so much conflict among Christians about law vs. grace?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/law-vs-grace-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Conflict over law versus grace arises because grace humbles human pride, showing we cannot earn salvation by rule-following. True freedom in Christ comes not from following the law or from lawlessness but from God’s grace empowering us to obey Him out of love.


id: incest-Bible
url: incest-Bible.html
title: Why was incest allowed in the Bible?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/incest-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Early in human history, close-relative marriage was necessary and not considered immoral. God later forbade incest, making it morally unacceptable from that point forward.


id: slavery-Old-Testament
url: slavery-Old-Testament.html
title: Why was slavery allowed in the Old Testament?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/slavery-Old-Testament-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Old Testament does not present slavery as God’s ideal situation but as a regulated reality in a fallen world. The laws given to Israel restrained abuse, protected dignity, and pointed to God’s deeper purpose of redemption and freedom.


id: God-heal-amputees
url: God-heal-amputees.html
title: Why won't God heal amputees?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/God-heal-amputees-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God doesn’t always heal amputees because His plan and definition of goodness does not always include healing this side of eternity. Physical limitations can serve a greater purpose, allowing God to work through lives in ways we cannot always understand.


id: forgive-same-sin
url: forgive-same-sin.html
title: Will God still forgive you if you keep committing the same sin?
category: Redemption
subcategory: Theology
image: images/featured/forgive-same-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God’s forgiveness of truly repentant sinners is unlimited. But those who lead a lifestyle of sin should examine themselves as they are not reflecting the fruits of the Spirit.


id: Bible-abortion
url: Bible-abortion.html
title: Abortion - What does the Bible have to say?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Bible-abortion-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t mention “abortion” explicitly, but its teachings clearly show that abortion is the taking of innocent human life and therefore murder. Christians are called to protect and value life from the womb and to respond with truth and compassion rather than compromise.


id: halal-food
url: halal-food.html
title: Can a Christian eat halal food?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/halal-food-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are no restrictions on what a Christian can or cannot eat. Eating halal is a matter of conviction for a believer.


id: Bible-circumcision
url: Bible-circumcision.html
title: Circumcision - What does the Bible say? How should Christians view circumcision?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Bible-circumcision-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Circumcision was God’s ancient covenant sign with Abraham’s descendants, but true “circumcision” is always a matter of the heart, reflecting a transformed life empowered by the Spirit rather than an outward act.


id: foods
url: foods.html
title: Does the Bible restrict what foods Christians should eat?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/foods-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not restrict what foods Christians should eat. Christians have the freedom to eat whatever they want, considering what is God-honoring and good for their bodies.


id: euthanasia-Bible
url: euthanasia-Bible.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about euthanasia?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/euthanasia-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Euthanasia challenges God’s sovereign authority over life and death, making it contrary to biblical teaching. Though suffering is painful, God uses it to shape our character, deepen our faith, and bring ultimate hope in eternity without pain.


id: holy-yoga
url: holy-yoga.html
title: Holy yoga – What is it?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/holy-yoga-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Holy yoga is an attempt to Christianize yoga. Yoga still comes from a spiritually dangerous practice and is likely best avoided.


id: Bible-dreams
url: Bible-dreams.html
title: How are dreams and visions used in the Bible?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Bible-dreams-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In the Bible, God used dreams and visions to guide His people, reveal His plans, and point to Christ. While He can still use them today, every dream or vision must be tested against the truths of Scripture.


id: Christian-yoga
url: Christian-yoga.html
title: How should a Christian view yoga?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Christian-yoga-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians should view yoga with careful discernment because its roots and practices are antithetical to the Christian faith. At the same time, yoga poses or stretches are not inherently sinful in and of themselves; a Christian needs wisdom and discernment regarding yoga.


id: PMS
url: PMS.html
title: How should a Christian woman handle PMS?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/PMS-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  PMS affects many women, but they don’t have to be ruled by it. A Christian woman can handle PMS by addressing the physical, medical, and emotional aspects of PMS.


id: Tai-Chi-Christian
url: Tai-Chi-Christian.html
title: How should Christians view Tai Chi (TaiChi)?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Tai-Chi-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Tai Chi is a meditative martial art whose beliefs and practices are unbiblical. It is best for Christians to avoid the practice of Tai Chi and take care of their health in other ways.


id: Bible-in-vitro-fertilization
url: Bible-in-vitro-fertilization.html
title: In vitro fertilization - What does the Bible say?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Bible-in-vitro-fertilization-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  In vitro fertilization is not specifically addressed in the Bible, but God values all human life, including embryos, so they must be treated ethically. Christians considering IVF should prayerfully seek God’s guidance, uphold the sanctity of life, and approach the process with patience and trust in His perfect plan.


id: acupuncture-Christian
url: acupuncture-Christian.html
title: Is it okay for a Christian to participate in acupuncture / acupressure?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/acupuncture-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Acupuncture is a medical procedure of using needles at nerve points. While Christians should avoid practices rooted in non-Christian philosophies like yin and yang, there’s no inherent sin in using acupuncture if it’s approached purely for physical health.


id: reflexology-Christian
url: reflexology-Christian.html
title: Is it okay for a Christian to participate in reflexology?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/reflexology-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Reflexology, when separated from unbiblical spiritual beliefs, can be used as a relaxation technique, but discernment is needed. Healing and wholeness ultimately come from God, not energy fields or mysticism.


id: Christians-anti-depressants
url: Christians-anti-depressants.html
title: Is it okay for a Christian to take mental medicines like anti-depressants?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Christians-anti-depressants-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Mental health medication can be a helpful tool and does not indicate weak faith. God, the source of wisdom, can use medication as part of His healing.


id: Pilates
url: Pilates.html
title: Is it okay for Christians to practice Pilates?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Pilates-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Pilates is an exercise method that strengthens muscles while improving flexibility and postural alignment. God calls us to honor Him with our bodies, and Pilates can be a way that we do that.


id: sickness-will-God
url: sickness-will-God.html
title: Is sickness ever part of God's will for believers?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/sickness-will-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sickness was not part of God’s original plan for humanity, but through it He reveals Himself and works all things for our good and His glory.


id: vegetarian
url: vegetarian.html
title: Should a Christian be a vegetarian? Was Jesus vegetarian?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/vegetarian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  It is up to each person if they should be a vegetarian or not. While God gave people different food laws at different times of history, there is no current biblical mandate for what we can or cannot eat.


id: Christian-hypnosis
url: Christian-hypnosis.html
title: Should a Christian be involved with hypnosis?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Christian-hypnosis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Hypnosis is a process by which critical thinking is diminished, and internal visualization is greatly heightened. Hypnosis can seem harmless, especially when used for entertainment, but aspects of it can be dangerous.


id: Bible-exercise-health
url: Bible-exercise-health.html
title: Should A Christian Exercise?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Bible-exercise-health-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Exercise helps us stay healthy, provides enjoyment, and can be a hobby. We need to have a proper perspective on exercise; we can enjoy caring for our bodies while also caring for our spiritual health.


id: Christians-doctors
url: Christians-doctors.html
title: Should Christians Go to the Doctor?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Christians-doctors-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not discourage people from going to the doctor and says nothing negative about doctors. At the same time, no matter how good of a doctor we are seeing, our ultimate trust and hope must remain in God, recognizing that all healing comes from Him.


id: pain-medication
url: pain-medication.html
title: Should Christians take pain medication?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/pain-medication-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians are not prohibited from taking pain medication or seeking medical treatment. Pain medication should be taken responsibly and not relied upon excessively to avoid dependence.


id: birth-defects
url: birth-defects.html
title: What does the Bible say about birth defects? Why does God allow birth defects?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/birth-defects-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that birth defects and other physical ailments are a result of the fall. In the new heavens and the new earth, birth defects will be done away with.


id: Bible-healthcare
url: Bible-healthcare.html
title: What does the Bible say about healthcare / health care?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Bible-healthcare-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Human health declined because of sin, but God offers believers renewed spiritual health and the promise of eternal life through Christ. While caring for our physical bodies is important, Scripture reminds us that true healing and ultimate restoration come from God alone.


id: Bible-artificial-insemination
url: Bible-artificial-insemination.html
title: What is a biblical view on artificial insemination?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Bible-artificial-insemination-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible confirms that God is the one who gives life. Artificial insemination was not available during the times in which the Bible was written, so any couple considering it needs to do so prayerfully and with consideration of all relevant biblical principles. Christians might come to different conclusions on whether artificial insemination is appropriate.


id: ADD-ADHD-Christian
url: ADD-ADHD-Christian.html
title: What is a Christian view of ADHD/ADD?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/ADD-ADHD-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians should view ADHD/ADD the way we view any medical condition—as an unfortunate consequence of sin's entry into the world. God did not desire us to live with disorders or diseases, and He will one day make His people whole and healed.


id: christian-bodybuilding
url: christian-bodybuilding.html
title: What is a Christian view of bodybuilding / weightlifting?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/christian-bodybuilding-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bodybuilding and weightlifting can honor God, but we must prioritize our relationship with Him over physical appearance. While making fitness goals we need to also prioritize spiritual growth.


id: Christian-organ-donation
url: Christian-organ-donation.html
title: What is a Christian view of organ donation? Should a Christian be an organ donor or recipient?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Christian-organ-donation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There is nothing in the Bible that would prohibit a Christian from donating an organ or accepting an organ transplant.


id: Christian-prescription-drugs
url: Christian-prescription-drugs.html
title: What is a Christian view of prescription drugs?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Christian-prescription-drugs-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Prescription drugs properly used can bring healing to maladies from strep throat to more serious illnesses. A Christian can view prescription drugs as helpful while recognizing that God is the one who provides the healing.


id: Daniel-fast
url: Daniel-fast.html
title: What is a Daniel fast?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Daniel-fast-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Daniel fast is a partial fast inspired by the book of Daniel. While the Daniel fast can have some health benefits, it is not prescribed in Scripture; instead, the fast Daniel followed speaks more to his trust in God than the specific foods he did or did not eat.


id: Ayurveda-Ayurvedic-medicine
url: Ayurveda-Ayurvedic-medicine.html
title: What is Ayurveda? What is Ayurvedic medicine?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Ayurveda-Ayurvedic-medicine-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of natural, preventative medicine that promotes holistic health but includes spiritual beliefs contrary to the Bible. Christians should approach Ayurvedic practices with discernment.


id: lucid-dreaming
url: lucid-dreaming.html
title: What is lucid dreaming? Is having a lucid dream a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/lucid-dreaming-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lucid dreaming is when a sleeper is aware they are dreaming and can even control the dream. There is nothing sinful about having a lucid dream.


id: sleep-paralysis
url: sleep-paralysis.html
title: What is sleep paralysis with false awakening? Is it a spiritual attack?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/sleep-paralysis-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sleep paralysis can be scary but is not immediately a sign of spiritual attack. Whether we are awake or asleep, God is sovereign and gives us peace and rest.


id: why-do-men-have-nipples
url: why-do-men-have-nipples.html
title: Why do men have nipples?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/why-do-men-have-nipples-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although some say men’s nipples are pointless, God created every part of the human body intentionally and purposefully. Men have nipples because they contribute to the aesthetics of the human body and sensation.


id: sleep-sleeping-Bible
url: sleep-sleeping-Bible.html
title: Why do we need to sleep? Why is sleeping part of God's design for humans?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/sleep-sleeping-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God designed us to sleep, even though we do not know exactly why. Sleeping is a gift God has given us to recharge and have a break from daily life.


id: Bible-worry
url: Bible-worry.html
title: Worry – What does the Bible say?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Health
image: images/featured/Bible-worry-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible encourages believers not to worry. Christians are to fulfill their responsibilities and remember that the results are under God’s sovereign control.


id: homosexual-attraction
url: homosexual-attraction.html
title: Are homosexual feelings sinful? Is homosexual / same-sex attraction a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/homosexual-attraction-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that homosexual attraction is a result of humanity's fallen nature and is not part of God's original design for sexuality. While temptation itself is not sin, choosing to embrace, dwell on, or act upon same-sex attraction is considered sinful according to Scripture.


id: sexual-desires
url: sexual-desires.html
title: Are sexual desires inherently sinful?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/sexual-desires-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God created sexual desire as a good and holy part of being human. While sin distorts this gift outside of God’s design, sexual desire within God’s design is good, godly, and meant to be enjoyed.


id: wet-dreams
url: wet-dreams.html
title: Are wet dreams / nocturnal emissions sinful?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/wet-dreams-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Wet dreams themselves are a normal physical process and not sinful. However, if they are fueled by lustful thoughts or habits, the heart and mind may be improperly focused.


id: bestiality
url: bestiality.html
title: Bestiality – What does the Bible say? Is bestiality sinful?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/bestiality-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Bestiality is the grotesque practice of a person having sexual relations with an animal. The Bible condemns bestiality.


id: masturbate-sin
url: masturbate-sin.html
title: Can a person ever masturbate without it being a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/masturbate-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Masturbation, by nature of what it is, is considered to be sinful. Believers, even married spouses who are apart, are called to pursue purity and trust God to meet their needs.


id: gay-Christian
url: gay-Christian.html
title: Can someone be gay and Christian? Is it possible to be a gay Christian?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/gay-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that same-sex attraction and behavior are sinful, and embracing or finding our identity in those desires is contrary to God’s design. While someone may struggle with same-sex attraction and still follow Christ, true faith means surrendering all desires to God and finding our identity in Him, not in our sexuality.


id: gender-equality-inequality
url: gender-equality-inequality.html
title: Does the Bible really teach gender equality? Why has gender inequality been the norm?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/gender-equality-inequality-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that men and women are equally valued by God and equally offered salvation through Christ, even though He assigns distinct roles to each gender. Human sin and cultural distortions have caused gender inequality to persist, but God’s design calls us to honor and respect both genders equally.


id: Bible-BDSM
url: Bible-BDSM.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about BDSM?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/Bible-BDSM-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t mention BDSM, but it clearly calls sex to reflect self-sacrificial love within marriage, not domination or violence. Christians are called to honor God with their bodies, making BDSM incompatible with His design for sexual intimacy.


id: bisexual-bisexuality
url: bisexual-bisexuality.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about bisexuality? Is being bisexual a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/bisexual-bisexuality-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t mention bisexuality specifically, but it clearly calls all believers to flee sexual immorality and honor God with their bodies. We are called to live according to God’s design for sexuality and relationships.


id: cross-dressing-transvestism
url: cross-dressing-transvestism.html
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/cross-dressing-transvestism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Does the Bible say anything about cross-dressing / transvestism? Is it sinful to cross-dress? Is it wrong to be a transvestite?

tldr:
  The Bible teaches that God created us male and female, and cross-dressing goes against His design by blurring the distinctions He established. We are called to honor God by living according to the sex in which God made us.


id: sex-addiction
url: sex-addiction.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about sex addiction?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/sex-addiction-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sex addiction is a serious struggle, but the Bible shows that sexual sin, like all sin, can be overcome through Christ. We must see sex as a gift and used for God’s purposes. Seeking God, relying on the Holy Spirit, and pursuing accountability can help us replace destructive patterns with healthy, God-honoring behaviors.


id: transsexualism-gender-identity-disorder
url: transsexualism-gender-identity-disorder.html
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/transsexualism-gender-identity-disorder-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Does the Bible say anything about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender dysphoria / gender identity disorder the result of sin?

tldr:
  The Bible teaches that God intentionally created humanity as male and female, and our gender is part of His good design, not a human choice. While affirming this truth, Christians are called to show love, grace, and compassion to those who struggle with gender identity, pointing them to wholeness in Christ.


id: men-women-equal
url: men-women-equal.html
title: Does the Bible say that men and women are equal?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/men-women-equal-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that men and women are equally valuable and loved in God’s eyes, both made in God's image and heirs through Christ. While their roles may differ in some contexts, this does not imply any inferiority or superiority of men or women.


id: Bible-asexuality
url: Bible-asexuality.html
title: Does the Bible talk about asexuality?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/Bible-asexuality-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t directly mention asexuality but addresses related topics like singleness, gender distinctions, and marital duties. While asexuality itself isn’t sinful, Scripture highlights the blessing of singleness for Kingdom focus and the importance of mutual conjugal rights in marriage.


id: Bible-lesbian
url: Bible-lesbian.html
title: Does the Bible talk about lesbianism? What does the Bible say about being a lesbian?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/Bible-lesbian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible clearly teaches that sexual relationships are designed by God to be between a man and a woman, and it condemns lesbianism as a sinful departure from that design. Yet, like all sins, forgiveness and cleansing are available through faith in Christ.


id: love-LGBTQ-not-condone
url: love-LGBTQ-not-condone.html
title: How can I love LGBTQ people without condoning their actions?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/love-LGBTQ-not-condone-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  All people are sinners in need of Christ’s grace, and believers can love LGBTQ individuals with dignity and compassion while upholding biblical truth about sexuality, sex, identity, and marriage. Believers are called to reflect Christ’s love and truth, pointing all people to the freedom and identity found in Him alone.


id: Christian-sex-education
url: Christian-sex-education.html
title: How should a Christian view sex education?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/Christian-sex-education-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian sex education starts with honoring God’s design for sexuality—viewing sex as a sacred gift meant for marriage between a man and a woman. If Christians don’t teach sex from a biblical worldview with truth and grace, culture will, often distorting God’s good design.


id: pornography-addiction
url: pornography-addiction.html
title: I have a pornography addiction. Do I need to tell my spouse?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/pornography-addiction-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Confessing a pornography addiction to your spouse is necessary for healing, honesty, and restoring the trust and intimacy God intends for marriage. Though confession is difficult, hiding sin, such as a pornography addiction, from a spouse causes greater damage.


id: homosexuality-sin
url: homosexuality-sin.html
title: Is homosexuality a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/homosexuality-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin because it departs from God’s design for marriage and sexuality, but it is not a sin beyond the reach of His grace. Like all sin, it calls for repentance and surrender to Christ, who offers new life, identity, and hope to everyone willing to follow Him.


id: cyber-sex-sin
url: cyber-sex-sin.html
title: Is it a sin to engage in cyber sex / phone sex?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/cyber-sex-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While cyber sex (sexting or online pornography) did not exist in biblical times, the Bible is clear regarding the principles involved. Cyber sex goes against God’s design for sexuality, which is meant to be expressed within the marriage of one man and one woman.


id: women-wear-pants
url: women-wear-pants.html
title: Is it okay for Christian women to wear pants?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/women-wear-pants-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not prohibit women from wearing pants. Instead, the Bible calls Christian women to dress modestly, honoring God with their clothing choices and their attitudes around it.


id: sexual-fetish
url: sexual-fetish.html
title: Is it sinful to have a sexual fetish?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/sexual-fetish-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although it is not inherently sinful, a sexual fetish is a strong interest in a particular part of the body or sexual practice. Within marriage, it can be a healthy expression of intimacy if it respects one’s spouse and honors God’s design for sexuality.


id: masturbation-sin
url: masturbation-sin.html
title: Is masturbation a sin according to the Bible?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/masturbation-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While the Bible doesn’t explicitly mention masturbation, it speaks against lust and self-gratification and instead calls us to sexual purity and self-control. Pursuing God’s design for sexuality is where true gratification is found.


id: pornography-sin
url: pornography-sin.html
title: Is pornography a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/pornography-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Pornography is a sin because it perverts God's sacred design for sex, fuels lust, damages hearts and minds, and devalues people made in His image. True freedom comes not from indulging the flesh but from pursuing purity and living by the Spirit according to God's good and loving design.


id: is-sex-a-sin
url: is-sex-a-sin.html
title: Is sex a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/is-sex-a-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God created sex, and when it is enjoyed within God’s plan, purposes, and timing, it is not sin but a beautiful gift. Outside of God’s design, sex is a sin and not only dishonors God but leads to destruction.


id: sexting-sin
url: sexting-sin.html
title: Is sexting a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/sexting-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sexting outside of marriage is definitely a sin, as God created any sexual activity to occur between one man and one woman within marriage. Sexting in marriage requires wisdom and caution, and ultimately all sexual behavior should reflect purity, honor the other person, demonstrate self-control, and come from a desire to honor God


id: sex-change
url: sex-change.html
title: Sex change – Is it biblical to get one?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/sex-change-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible teaches that God intentionally created humans as male and female, and altering that design through a sex change goes against His purpose. While some physical conditions may warrant medical intervention, true wholeness and identity are found only in trusting God, not in changing one’s sex.


id: women-makeup
url: women-makeup.html
title: Should Christian women use makeup? What about jewelry?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/women-makeup-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Makeup and jewelry can be used modestly and appropriately to reflect dignity and respect, but true worth comes from faith in Christ. Christian women are encouraged to focus on their inner beauty—character and godliness—over outward adornments like makeup and jewelry.


id: what-is-lust
url: what-is-lust.html
title: What does the Bible say about lust? What is lust?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/what-is-lust-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lust is a sinful, self-centered desire—often sexual—that distorts God’s design and objectifies others. The Bible calls believers to flee from lust, guard their hearts and eyes, see people and things the way God sees them, and find true satisfaction in Christ alone.


id: sexual-purity
url: sexual-purity.html
title: What does the Bible say about sexual purity?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/sexual-purity-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible calls for sexual purity, warning that sexual immorality damages individuals and communities and leads to destruction. God calls us to live in sexual purity, being chaste in singleness and faithful within marriage.


id: out-of-the-closet
url: out-of-the-closet.html
title: What is a Christian response to a friend who comes out of the closet (as gay)?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/out-of-the-closet-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  When a friend comes out as gay, Christians are called to respond with both truth and love. We are to love our friends without affirming sin, trusting God to work in their hearts as we reflect Christ’s character.


id: man-of-God
url: man-of-God.html
title: What is a man of God? How can I be one?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/man-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A man of God is one who belongs to God, lives under His authority, and reflects His character in their life. Being a man of God requires faith in Christ, obedience to His Word, and a life shaped by the power of the Holy Spirit.


id: woman-of-God
url: woman-of-God.html
title: What is a woman of God? How can I be one?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/woman-of-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A woman of God, like any believer, loves God above all and surrenders her life to Him. A godly woman aims to fulfill her God-given role and reflect Christ while doing so.


id: sexual-ethics
url: sexual-ethics.html
title: What is sexual ethics?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/sexual-ethics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Sexual ethics defines how we honor God with our sexuality, recognizing His design for intimacy within the covenant of marriage. The Bible calls us to purity and faithfulness, offering true freedom and protection through God’s loving standards for sexuality.


id: toxic-masculinity
url: toxic-masculinity.html
title: What is toxic masculinity?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/toxic-masculinity-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Toxic masculinity promotes pride, dominance, and emotional suppression—traits that distort God’s design for manhood. In contrast, God calls men to lead with humility, strength under control, love, and Christ-like sacrifice.


id: Christian-STD
url: Christian-STD.html
title: What should a Christian do if they've contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/Christian-STD-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians who contracted an STD as a result of sin should repent of the sin and ask God for forgiveness. Those who contracted STDs because of a spouse’s sin should offer forgiveness, seek counseling from a trusted Christian, and know that God works all things, even painful circumstances, for good to those who love Him.


id: gay-marriage
url: gay-marriage.html
title: Where should we, as Christians, stand on gay marriage?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/gay-marriage-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God designed marriage to be a covenant between one man and one woman, and the Bible clearly teaches that same-sex relationships and gay marriage are outside of His will. As Christians, we are called to stand on biblical truth with courage and compassion—loving others without affirming sin and always pointing them to the hope and redemption found in Christ.


id: Bible-virginity
url: Bible-virginity.html
title: Why is virginity so important in the Bible?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Sexuality
image: images/featured/Bible-virginity-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Virginity matters because it reflects obedience to God’s design for sex within marriage and honors Him with our bodies. Virginity before marriage points to the deeper covenant between Christ and His Church.


id: angry-with-God
url: angry-with-God.html
title: Am I allowed to be angry with God?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/angry-with-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While we can be angry and not sin, being angry with God is sin. This does not mean that we cannot express our anger to God; however, our anger at Him comes from a limited perspective. We are called to shift our focus from our frustrations to God’s faithfulness when we are dealing with being angry with God.


id: frustrated-with-God
url: frustrated-with-God.html
title: Am I allowed to be frustrated with God?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/frustrated-with-God-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While it is normal to be frustrated when we don’t understand our situation, we should not take our frustrations out on God, who deeply loves and cares for us. Instead, we should put our full trust in Him, believing He can bring good out of any situation.


id: affirmations-biblical
url: affirmations-biblical.html
title: Are affirmations biblical? What does the Bible say about affirmations?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/affirmations-biblical-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not use the term affirmations in the modern self-help sense, but it does emphasize the power of speaking and meditating on God’s truth. Biblical affirmations are not about self-empowerment but about aligning our thoughts and words with God's Word.


id: Christian-hypocrites
url: Christian-hypocrites.html
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Christian-hypocrites-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Are all Christians hypocrites? Why is the claim that Christians are hypocrites so popular? Is it true?

tldr:
  Christians are called hypocrites for many reasons. However, Christians who recognize their sin are not hypocrites but rather, sinners in need of grace just like everyone else.


id: laws-land
url: laws-land.html
title: Are Christians subject to the laws of the land?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/laws-land-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christians are called to obey the laws of the land as a way to honor God, recognizing that earthly authorities are established by Him. However, when human laws directly conflict with God’s commands, believers must respectfully choose to obey God above all.


id: Pokemon-Yu-Gi-Oh
url: Pokemon-Yu-Gi-Oh.html
title: Are Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! okay games for Christians to play?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Pokemon-Yu-Gi-Oh-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! aren’t inherently evil, but they can become spiritually harmful if they distract from God, promote unhealthy influences, or dominate our time and focus. We should seek God’s wisdom, weigh the potential impact, and choose what draws us closer to Him when it comes to determining what games to play.


id: Christian-tattoos
url: Christian-tattoos.html
title: Are tattoos okay if they are Christian in nature?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Christian-tattoos-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While Christian tattoos are not inherently sinful, we should wisely and prayerfully assess if we should get them or not.


id: caffeine-addiction
url: caffeine-addiction.html
title: Caffeine addiction – Is it a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/caffeine-addiction-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Consuming caffeine is not directly mentioned in the Bible, although we are warned not to be mastered by anything, including caffeine. Whatever we eat or drink or whatever we do, we are to do it for the glory of God.


id: sell-soul-devil
url: sell-soul-devil.html
title: Can a person sell his or her soul to the devil?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/sell-soul-devil-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  No one can sell their soul to the devil, but Satan can deceive unbelievers and believers. As followers of Christ, it is our duty to be aware of the Devil’s schemes and to reject lies and false doctrines by using God’s Word as our offensive weapon.


id: best-life-now
url: best-life-now.html
title: Can Christians have their best life now?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/best-life-now-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Many pursue their "best life now," believing that wealth and success lead to happiness. In contrast, Christians understand that even the best experiences on earth pale in comparison to the joy and fulfillment of eternal life in heaven.


id: right-from-wrong
url: right-from-wrong.html
title: Can I discern right from wrong?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/right-from-wrong-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Discerning right from wrong begins with knowing God and His Word. A believer grows in discernment through Scripture, prayer, obedience, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.


id: love-not-like
url: love-not-like.html
title: Can you love a person but not like them?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/love-not-like-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Jesus tells us to love each other, our neighbors, our enemies—in essence, everyone. However, God does not say that we must like everyone or be friends with everyone.


id: autism-Christian
url: autism-Christian.html
title: Do conditions like autism affect the Christian life?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/autism-Christian-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Yes, autism affects the Christian life, but God has intentionally created every individual in His image with unique qualities. God can use those with autism to bring unique insights and strengths to the Church and His kingdom.


id: mentally-challenged
url: mentally-challenged.html
title: Do mentally challenged people go to heaven?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/mentally-challenged-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not explicitly address the eternal destiny of people with severe intellectual or developmental disabilities, but it shows that God is fair, loving, and compassionate. Based on what we know about God, it is likely that He will judge each individual based on their understanding and that He will offer mercy toward those who cannot fully understand the gospel.


id: God-discipline
url: God-discipline.html
title: Does God discipline us? Why, when, and how does the Lord discipline His children?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/God-discipline-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Yes, God disciplines us, but not all hardships are due to His discipline. When God disciplines us, we can rest assured that He will use our suffering for His good purposes and glory.


id: life-begin-conception
url: life-begin-conception.html
title: Does life begin at conception according to the Bible?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/life-begin-conception-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God personally creates, knows, and calls humans from the earliest moments in the womb. Although the Bible does not use modern medical terminology, its testimony indicates that life and God-given identity and purpose begin at conception.


id: power-positive-thinking
url: power-positive-thinking.html
title: Does positive thinking have any power?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/power-positive-thinking-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While there is no innate power in positive thinking, it is biblically sound to dwell on God’s Word, thank Him continually, and have a Christ-centered perspective.


id: death-penalty-capital-punishment
url: death-penalty-capital-punishment.html
title: Does the Bible allow for the death penalty / capital punishment?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/death-penalty-capital-punishment-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible allows for capital punishment, showing that God entrusted human governments to execute justice for the most serious crimes while upholding the sanctity of life. Capital punishment is divinely sanctioned and can be a tool to maintain justice, deter wrongdoing, and protect society.


id: Bible-managing-finances
url: Bible-managing-finances.html
title: Does the Bible give advice on managing your finances?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-managing-finances-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible's instruction and advice about managing finances boils down to seeking wisdom, avoiding debt, and giving, rather than accumulating. Our finances belong to God, and we should seek His wisdom to manage them in a way that honors Him.


id: Bible-anxiety
url: Bible-anxiety.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about anxiety?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-anxiety-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible addresses anxiety, calling us to turn our anxious feelings to the One who knows us and cares for us. The Bible calls us to focus our thoughts, to trust in God’s promises to care for our worries, and to give our anxiety to Him.


id: Bible-aromatherapy
url: Bible-aromatherapy.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about aromatherapy?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-aromatherapy-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not say anything about aromatherapy, and there is nothing prohibiting people from using aromatherapy.


id: Bible-art
url: Bible-art.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about art?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-art-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible and nature itself reveal God’s creativity and artistry. Art is meant to reflect what is good, beautiful, and true.


id: people-pleaser
url: people-pleaser.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about being a people-pleaser?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/people-pleaser-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  People-pleasing may sound like a positive trait upfront; however, people-pleasing becomes unhealthy when pleasing others is more of a motivator than pleasing God. True freedom comes when we seek God’s approval first, allowing our love for others to flow from obedience to Him.


id: Bible-left-handed
url: Bible-left-handed.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about being left-handed?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-left-handed-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible never condemns left-handedness—in fact, some left-handed individuals were praised as mighty warriors. While the right hand is often symbolic of strength or honor, Scripture offers no support for the cultural superstition that being left-handed is wrong.


id: Bible-cancer
url: Bible-cancer.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about cancer?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-cancer-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Illnesses, including cancer, are a result of the Fall and sin entering the world. While God might not heal everyone of cancer today, He will one day restore and redeem all that sin has destroyed.


id: cheating-in-school
url: cheating-in-school.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about cheating in school?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/cheating-in-school-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Cheating in school is not directly addressed in the Bible, but cheating clearly disregards God's desire for us to be people of integrity and honesty. God calls us to work hard and honestly represent what we have learned.


id: Bible-coincidence
url: Bible-coincidence.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about coincidence?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-coincidence-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  If things just happen by chance, then our actions don't really matter. The Bible, however, leaves no room for coincidence; instead, we find comfort in knowing that God is actively at work in our lives for our good and His glory.


id: terminal-illness
url: terminal-illness.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about dealing with a terminal illness?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/terminal-illness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Terminal illness is a painful reminder of the Fall, but Scripture offers deep hope for those in Christ. Even when healing doesn’t come, believers can rest in God’s presence, cling to His promises, and look forward to an eternity where all suffering ends.


id: Bible-despair
url: Bible-despair.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about despair?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-despair-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There are many things that can cause us to despair in this world. For believers, we never have to reach a point of despair because our difficulties point us to the hope we have in Christ.


id: Bible-education
url: Bible-education.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about education?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-education-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God made us to be learners—both of the world and of Him and His Word. Education is valuable when it is grounded in God's wisdom and used to fulfill His purposes.


id: Bible-ego
url: Bible-ego.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about ego?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-ego-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not discuss ego by name, but it speaks strongly against pride. Believers are called to live humbly, loving God and loving others.


id: Bible-flattery
url: Bible-flattery.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about flattery?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-flattery-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Flattery is a sin where the speaker offers insincere praise that deceives and preserves their own agendas. Instead of flattery, we are called to genuinely encourage one another, speaking the truth in love.


id: Bible-debt
url: Bible-debt.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about going into monetary debt?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-debt-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible warns against debt and wisdom says it’s best not to accumulate it; however, Scripture doesn’t prohibit all forms of debt. The Bible’s harshest words about debt are directed at abusive lenders.


id: Bible-habits
url: Bible-habits.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about habits?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-habits-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible acknowledges that everyone has habits, both good and bad. It encourages us to replace sinful habits with godly ones through the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.


id: hair-length
url: hair-length.html
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/hair-length-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
title:
  Does the Bible say anything about hair length? Are men supposed to have short hair and women have long hair?

tldr:
  Hair length is not an inherently moral or immoral decision. Rather, with our hair length we should honor God as male and female and be culturally modest.


id: Bible-widows
url: Bible-widows.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about how to treat widows?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-widows-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible calls for compassion and care toward widows. Both the Old and New Testaments emphasize family and community responsibility in providing for widows.


id: lawsuits-suing
url: lawsuits-suing.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about lawsuits / suing?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/lawsuits-suing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible encourages believers to seek reconciliation and avoid taking fellow Christians to secular courts, instead entrusting disputes to the church whenever possible. Civil authorities are correctly responsible for handling crimes, and Christians may sometimes use legal protections, but lawsuits among believers should be infrequent and a last resort.


id: Bible-lending-money
url: Bible-lending-money.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about lending money?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-lending-money-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible says lending money isn't about profit—it's about loving others with what God has given you. True generosity flows from a heart that treasures God's kingdom more than personal gain.


id: Bible-loneliness
url: Bible-loneliness.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about loneliness?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-loneliness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  People were built for relationship—with both God and one another. Although feeling loneliness is very difficult, believers are assured that they are loved and are never alone.


id: Bible-narcissism
url: Bible-narcissism.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about narcissism?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-narcissism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Being a narcissist and narcissistic behavior are antithetical to how God calls us to live. Instead of living for ourselves, we are called to live humbly and to love and serve others.


id: Bible-nightmares
url: Bible-nightmares.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about nightmares?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-nightmares-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Nightmares are a natural expression of stress or anxiety and not inherently evil, though they can feel overwhelming. The Bible encourages us to bring our fears to God for peace and comfort.


id: overcoming-grief
url: overcoming-grief.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about overcoming grief / processing and handling grief?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/overcoming-grief-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Grief occurs in many instances, such as when our plans are derailed, when our feelings are hurt, and when a loved one dies. God also experiences grief and grieves with us. By placing our hope in Him, we can navigate grief’s pain and find strength to heal and move forward.


id: overcoming-lust
url: overcoming-lust.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about overcoming lust?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/overcoming-lust-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lust loses its power when we replace sinful desire with a deeper longing for God. Through the Holy Spirit’s strength and God’s Word, we learn to resist temptation and pursue purity that truly satisfies our longings.


id: Bible-perfectionism
url: Bible-perfectionism.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about perfectionism?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-perfectionism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn't call us to chase perfectionism—it calls us to rest in Christ, who alone is perfect. True perfection is not about striving harder but about trusting the One who finishes the good work He began in us.


id: political-correctness
url: political-correctness.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about political correctness?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/political-correctness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t mention political correctness but calls believers to speak with both truth and grace. We’re to avoid needless offense, yet never soften or distort God’s Word—ensuring that the Gospel, not our attitude, challenges others.


id: prostitution
url: prostitution.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/prostitution-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Prostitution violates God’s design for sex within the covenant of marriage, but no one is beyond His forgiveness. Through faith in Christ, even those who have lived in sin can be redeemed, forgiven, and used for God’s purposes.


id: Bible-fiction
url: Bible-fiction.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about reading or writing fiction?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-fiction-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  It is not sinful to read or write fiction. The Bible includes fiction in the form of parables, which use story to teach truths.


id: Bible-sarcasm
url: Bible-sarcasm.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about sarcasm or satire?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-sarcasm-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible never uses sarcasm but uses satire or irony to make a point. The intent of what we say should always be loving—wanting to reveal truth and help people see themselves and God more clearly.


id: saving-for-retirement
url: saving-for-retirement.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about saving for retirement?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/saving-for-retirement-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not address saving for retirement specifically, but we are given key biblical truths to abide by concerning our work, dependency on God, and generosity. If we save our money, it shouldn't be done in selfishness or fear but seeking to glorify God with our future.


id: self-worth
url: self-worth.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about self-worth?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/self-worth-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The foundation of a human being’s self-worth is in being made in God’s image. His love for us reveals that He values us far more than we or others can.


id: Bible-shyness
url: Bible-shyness.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about shyness or being shy?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-shyness-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn't specifically address shyness, but it reveals who we are in Christ, which gives us confidence to interact with people by serving them, discipling them, and telling them the good news.


id: Bible-stress
url: Bible-stress.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about stress?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-stress-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not explicitly mention stress but calls us to give our worries and anxieties to God. God’s goodness and sovereignty allows us to trust Him through our stress.


id: Bible-time-management
url: Bible-time-management.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about time management?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-time-management-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Although the Bible gives us principles on how to order our day, God is more interested in the way we order our lives. Lining up our time and lives with God's Word will produce the best management of our time.


id: voyeurism-Bible
url: voyeurism-Bible.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about voyeurism?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/voyeurism-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t use the word “voyeurism,” but it clearly condemns lustful looking and invading another’s privacy. God calls us to purity of eyes and heart, offering forgiveness and freedom in Christ for those who turn from this sin.


id: Bible-war
url: Bible-war.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about war?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-war-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  War is a result of the fall and is a part of living on this earth. At times, God has used war to enact His justice, but even then, He offered peace before war. God calls us to be peacemakers, and we should be discerning about our view on when war is necessary.


id: Bible-workaholism
url: Bible-workaholism.html
title: Does the Bible say anything about workaholism?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-workaholism-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t use the word “workaholism,” but it clearly warns against making work an idol or chasing success over God. God called our work to glorify Christ—not to control us.


id: Bible-complaining
url: Bible-complaining.html
title: Does the Bible talk about complaining?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-complaining-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible describes complaining positively and negatively. Expressing dissatisfaction about the evil in the world and a yearning for God’s redemption is not sinful, but complaining with disrespect toward God and ingratitude is.


id: cremation-Bible
url: cremation-Bible.html
title: Does the Bible talk about cremation?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/cremation-Bible-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Since cremation is not expressly forbidden in Scripture, we can make decisions on behalf of our loved ones’ bodies with a clean conscience, knowing that our goal is to honor their bodies along with their lives.


id: forgiving-yourself
url: forgiving-yourself.html
title: Does the Bible talk about forgiving yourself?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/forgiving-yourself-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible does not command us to forgive ourselves, but we are called to seek God's forgiveness and accept His grace. Instead of dwelling on past sins, we can repent, focus on our identity in Christ, and move forward with gratitude for God's redemption.


id: managing-emotions
url: managing-emotions.html
title: Does the Bible talk about managing our emotions?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/managing-emotions-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God created us with a wide range of emotions. Although emotions are natural, we must submit them to God, asking Him to order them according to His Word and Spirit


id: Bible-taxes
url: Bible-taxes.html
title: Does the Bible talk about paying taxes?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-taxes-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible calls us to render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. This means we pay our taxes and live our lives as unto the Lord.


id: Bible-self-love
url: Bible-self-love.html
title: Does the Bible talk about self-love / loving self?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-self-love-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible talks against self-absorption and selfishness, which is what self-love is culturally. However, we are called to love others as we love ourselves, which implies that we love ourselves. Having a right view of God leads to appropriate love of God, love of others, and love of self.


id: shame-regret
url: shame-regret.html
title: Does the Bible talk about shame and regret?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/shame-regret-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible doesn’t hide shame and regret—but it doesn’t leave us stuck in them either. Through Christ, confessed sin is fully forgiven, and we’re freed to move forward with hope and purpose.


id: setting-goals
url: setting-goals.html
title: Does the Bible teach anything about setting goals?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/setting-goals-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We can and should set goals with wisdom and diligence, but we should always surrender our plans to God’s will. True success comes when our plans align with His purpose, not just our own ambitions.


id: life-death-power-tongue
url: life-death-power-tongue.html
title: Does the tongue really have the power of life and death?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/life-death-power-tongue-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Our words carry eternal weight. The tongue can destroy with lies or heal with truth, revealing the heart’s condition and shaping destinies toward either life or death before God.


id: feng-shui
url: feng-shui.html
title: Feng shui – What is it? Is it okay for Christians to practice feng shui?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/feng-shui-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Feng shui seeks harmony through aligning with energy flows but its foundations conflict with biblical principles. Christians find true order and peace by building their lives and homes on God—the ultimate source of harmony.


id: gambling-sin
url: gambling-sin.html
title: Gambling - Is it a sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/gambling-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While the Bible doesn’t directly call gambling a sin, it warns against greed, idolatry, and the misuse of money—making gambling spiritually dangerous and best avoided. Scripture emphasizes hard work, generosity, and trusting God to provide, rather than relying on chance or luck.


id: Bible-gossip
url: Bible-gossip.html
title: Gossip– What does the Bible say?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-gossip-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  The Bible very clearly warns against gossip. The Bible calls us to speak the truth in all circumstances. Any issues we have with someone should be dealt with directly, not through gossip.


id: Bible-healing
url: Bible-healing.html
title: Healing - What does the Bible have to say?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Bible-healing-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  God can still heal supernaturally today, sometimes instantly, sometimes through a process, or even by working through medicine. Though God may not always choose to heal in this life, we can trust His perfect wisdom and timing in all circumstances.


id: Christian-doormat
url: Christian-doormat.html
title: How can a Christian avoid becoming a doormat for other people?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Christian-doormat-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  While God calls us to love others, we are not called to be doormats or allow others to mistreat us. We can avoid becoming a doormat for other people by knowing our identity in Christ and how God calls us to love others.


id: Christian-unemployment
url: Christian-unemployment.html
title: How can a Christian maintain trust in God when facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Christian-unemployment-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Losing a job, home, or savings can be devastating but we can trust God through it, knowing that He is with us and uses even hardship to strengthen our faith and character. As we trust in God, we must also take practical steps and maintain gratitude.


id: Christian-guilt
url: Christian-guilt.html
title: How can a Christian overcome the guilt of past sins?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Christian-guilt-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Guilt is a natural, human response to doing something wrong, and it is an invitation to come to God so we can see our guilt rightly and find what our hearts need to deal with it. We can ask God to transform our guilt into gratitude for His grace.


id: clear-conscience
url: clear-conscience.html
title: How can I clear my conscience?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/clear-conscience-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  A clear conscience comes only through faith in Jesus, whose sacrifice atones for our sins and restores our relationship with God. Trying to clear our conscience on our own will always fail, but trusting in Jesus brings forgiveness, freedom, and ongoing fellowship with God we need for a clear conscience.


id: grieving-the-loss-of-a-pet
url: grieving-the-loss-of-a-pet.html
title: How can I handle grieving the loss of a pet?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/grieving-the-loss-of-a-pet-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Letting go of a beloved pet can be extremely painful, and God desires to comfort us as we experience this season of loss.


id: overcoming-sin
url: overcoming-sin.html
title: How can I have victory in overcoming sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/overcoming-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Lasting victory over sin comes as the Holy Spirit transforms the heart. While perfection awaits the resurrection, repentance and Spirit-led obedience make real change possible here and now.


id: pain-of-betrayal
url: pain-of-betrayal.html
title: How can I heal from the pain of betrayal?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/pain-of-betrayal-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  There is perhaps no greater insult to a relationship than betrayal, but God offers a path to healing. We can bring the pain of betrayal to God, set wise boundaries, and choose forgiveness, finding peace and strength to move on after betrayal.


id: enabling-sin
url: enabling-sin.html
title: How can I keep from enabling someone else to sin?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/enabling-sin-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  As believers we are called to no longer live in sin but to, instead, pursue what is pleasing to God. Believers can keep from enabling someone else to sin by living a life of righteousness by the power of the Spirit.


id: righteous-indignation-anger
url: righteous-indignation-anger.html
title: How can I know if my anger is righteous indignation?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/righteous-indignation-anger-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Righteous indignation is anger that reflects God’s holiness and opposes sin without leading to sinful thoughts, words, or actions. The Bible gives principles to help believers test whether their anger honors God or needs to be put away.


id: who-to-donate-to
url: who-to-donate-to.html
title: How can I know who to donate to?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/who-to-donate-to-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Scripture teaches that giving begins with supporting the ministry of the local church and that after that we can give to causes that align with God’s truth, meet genuine needs, and are carried out with integrity. Pray, research, and give cheerfully so your generosity becomes an act of worship that advances God’s kingdom.


id: take-offense
url: take-offense.html
title: How can I not take offense at little things? How can I stop being so easily offended?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/take-offense-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We can choose not to take offense by covering wrongs with love, overlooking them with grace, and seeking God’s wisdom through prayer. Letting go of offense frees us to reflect Christ’s love and respond with patience instead of anger.


id: critical-spirit
url: critical-spirit.html
title: How can I overcome having a critical spirit?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/critical-spirit-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We overcome a critical spirit by humbly remembering our own need for grace and choosing to build others up with truth spoken in love. As we renew our minds and guard our hearts, our words begin to reflect Christ’s character rather than being critical.


id: overcome-rejection
url: overcome-rejection.html
title: How can I overcome rejection?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/overcome-rejection-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Even the deepest rejection can’t separate you from God’s love, and He can use every painful experience to shape and grow you spiritually. By leaning on your identity in Christ, you can find comfort, hope, and strength to move forward when facing rejection, trusting God’s plan for your life.


id: overcome-temptation
url: overcome-temptation.html
title: How can I overcome temptation instead of giving in?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/overcome-temptation-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We don’t have to give in to temptation—we can fight it with God’s Word, the Spirit’s strength, and the support of others. God always makes the way of escape out of temptation, giving us the way to overcome.


id: overcome-abuse
url: overcome-abuse.html
title: How can I overcome the pain of past abuse?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/overcome-abuse-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Abuse distorts your sense of worth, but true healing can come after abuse. Christ can restore what was wrongly broken.


id: workplace-faith
url: workplace-faith.html
title: How can I share my faith in the workplace? Why should I talk about my faith at work?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/workplace-faith-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  We can share our faith at work by being prepared to answer questions about our hope in Christ while working excellently and faithfully. Jesus calls us to shine His light, love others, and trust God to use our words and lives for good.


id: Christian-ethics
url: Christian-ethics.html
title: How does Christian ethics define morality?
category: Restoration
subcategory: Kingdom Living
sub_subcategory: Life
image: images/featured/Christian-ethics-Featured.jpg
created_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
updated_at: 2026-02-04 02:55:49
tldr:
  Christian ethics defines morality by the foundational call to love God fully and love others. This ethic shapes how we live, guiding our choices not by rules alone but by a heart aligned with God’s love and holiness.


