Over the last 150 years, Hislop's book has been the source for the common allegations of pagan influences in early Christianity. Hislop's work appears authoritative on the surface, including numerous footnotes citing various historical sources. However, if one actually reads a sample of the cited sources, it quickly becomes clear that Hislop misr

The Outcome of PrideThe Bible declares the route to self-destruction is pride (Proverbs 16:18). The judgment on Edom was to bring about justice. To anyone that believes “Who shall bring me down to the ground?” God replies, “I will.” Just like the way the nation of Edom and the city of Petra fell, people with pride in their hearts will fall. Humilit

The genealogy from Adam to Noah, therefore, not only establishes Noah's familial background. It connects him to the wider biblical narrative and the beginning of all people. This lineage illustrates time passing, knowledge being transmitted, and God's unfolding plan through successive generations.Was Noah's Father Famous for Anything?Noah's father,

The Ten Commandments ListCommandments 1-4Thou shall have no other gods before me. (Exodus 20:3)Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven images. (Exodus 20:4-6)Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. (Exodus 20:7)Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. (Exodus 20:8-11)Commandments 5-10Honor your father and mother. (Exodus 20:12)

1. Mothers Teach Reverence through Their Fear of God Mothers might point children to Proverbs 9:10-12, which teaches that wisdom begins with the fear of God, but it’s her lifestyle that illustrates that truth. When a mom fears God — respecting, honoring, and obeying Him — rather than being concerned about what people think, her children will notice

What Does the Word “Angel” Mean?The word most often found in the New Testament that we translate as angel, in the original Greek, is ἄγγελος (pronounced ang'-el-os). It is used over 150 times in the New Testament to describe heavenly beings, and the word simply means angel or messenger. More specifically, we know angels are ones sent by God to deli

Examples of Colors in the Bible Here are a few examples of the colors used in the Bible. This is by no means an exhaustive list.1. RedIsaiah 1:18 - "Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool."2. WhiteRevelation 7:

As dawn broke on the seventh day, the Israelites began their march around Jericho. Following God’s command, they circled the city seven times. Then, they blew their trumpets, and shouted with all their might. The walls of Jericho crumbled, and the city fell, just as God had promised.Amid the chaos and destruction, Rahab’s home stood untouched. The

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Another feature of the Geneva Bible was that it didn’t just translate the scriptures but also included annotations and other notes to help the reader study and understand the text. Many of these annotations had Calvinist and Puritan undertones, making it a favorite Puritan translation. A copy of the Geneva Bible even came over to the Americas on th

1. Understand It Is Real If you aren’t accustomed to talking about or even hearing about spiritual attacks or spiritual warfare, it might be tempting at first to downplay the situation or deny it is happening. But that could give evil a foothold and make the problem worse. Recognizing a spiritual attack helps because we can be fully cognizant of th

A Prayer for BraveryA fifth prayer for Israel is a prayer for bravery. Bravery is something that Israel will need during this time as well as in the future. It is extremely frightening for the people of Israel to even leave their homes. Not only this, but also many people have lost their loved ones in this attack.If you have lost a loved one, you k

The Purpose of the BibleIn the end, Christ’s ministry on earth is summed up in His words as he emerged from the wilderness in the power of the Spirit:“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of si

We are not to compare ourselves to anyone but Jesus because He is Lord and Savior, and any comparison leads to our humiliation and contrite hearts. Comparisons with other people is sinful in its selfish motive to covet what another has (Proverbs 27:4).Fits of angerWhere is gentleness when anger is present? Where is love? The Bible tells us to not l

What is the birthing position? It is prayer.Prayer is where we push past everything holding us back. Prayer is where every high thing built by the enemy comes down. Where we weaken what the enemy strengthens. Prayer pushes past the blockage and breaks through to the blessing God has promised.In order to get out of drought and see the “sound” become

Paul had a special bond with the Philippian church, evident throughout his letter. The Philippians had supported Paul financially and emotionally during his ministry, both in person and from afar. In Philippians 1:3-5, he writes, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your part

After leaving the banquet hall of the Last Supper, Jesus pronounces this vine analogy. I imagine Jesus and his disciples stepped out into a grove of trees in the evening. The disciples’ rural backgrounds would have prepared them to understand these words. Jesus added to the vine analogy by saying, “If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear

Struggles with Busyness in the BibleMany of us are familiar with the story of Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, one of Jesus’ treasured friends. If you don’t recall, Jesus was invited to their house one evening. While Martha was busy preparing the food and readying the house, Mary was positioned at Jesus’s feet, soaking up everything He was sayi

to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strengthand honor and glory and praise!”Prayer for God’s Reign in Our LivesHis reign starts in our hearts. That reign is a simple prayer away.“King of Kings and Lord of Lords, please govern my life. Jesus, I repent of my sin. I’m not holy like you. I need your grace. I need your wisdom, and I want you to b

2. God Provides Protection and Refuge“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7).As Nahum unfolds God’s devastating plans for Nineveh, he stops to assure Judah God is on their side and will comfort them. The same Almighty power that brings judgement on Assyria will provide a refuge and stronghol