Other Translations of Isaiah 37:22She has shown contempt for you and mocked you, The Virgin Daughter of Zion (Jerusalem); She has shaken her head behind you, The Daughter of Jerusalem! (Amplified Version.)Words like “contempt,” and “mocked” are so unfamiliar these days: this older language provides breathing space from the Lord’s wra......

Bible Verses About Christian1. Faith and BeliefIn our journey as Christians, faith is our compass guiding us through life's uncertainties. It’s more than just believing; it’s about trusting God even when we cannot see the way ahead. Scriptures often remind us that our faith is a gift and a powerful tool taking us beyond our comfort z......

It’s true that only God can supply genuine joy. However, there is a key technique in James 1:2 to help us. Once again, this verse says, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” Notice the word “count.” Some other English versions of the Bible translate it, “consider.” It’s a word that means to systematically......

what does the bible say?Christians use the word "legalism" to describe the belief that rule-following is necessary for salvation and sanctification. A legalist is someone who depends upon good behavior, rather than God's grace, for assurance of their own salvation and that of other people. The Bible condemns legalism. Legalism shifts......

Bible Verses About Lukewarm ChristianWarning Against IndifferenceWhen we think about being lukewarm, it often brings to mind the danger of indifference. The Bible warns us against being the kind of believers who aren’t fully engaged. We are called to be active participants in our faith rather than passive observers. Indifference can ......

However, when you are single, you can make it a point to care for your needs, especially getting proper rest. God Himself gave us the example of prioritizing rest when He devoted the seventh day of the week to rest. Jesus also reminds us that with rest comes the release of struggles we are holding onto. We can know and trust that God......

What Does the Bible Say about Community? The writer of Ecclesiastes suggested that people are designed to live in community. “Two are better than one,” Solomon said, and “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). Community brings friendship and support for times of adversity (Proverbs 17:17; 27:9).Jesus ex......

It is terribly confusing when people say that the only righteousness that has any value is the imputed righteousness of Christ. I agree that justification is not grounded on any of our righteousness, but only the righteousness of Christ imputed to us. But sometimes people are careless and speak disparagingly of all human righteousnes......

Be Mission Minded—When Christians think of missionaries, we typically picture a super-saint who is called to minister in a foreign country. While in that land, the missionary’s goal is to serve and love the indigenous people while preaching the Gospel. Many missionaries endure untold hardships, suffer persecution, and trade their wea......

Dictionaries :: Roman Empire and Christianity, 3International Standard Bible EncyclopaediaRoman Empire and Christianity, 3: V. Victory of Christianity and Conversion of the Roman Empire. Christianity was now acknowledged as the religion of both East and West. It had also grown strong enough to convert the barbarians who overran......