In recent discussions, a question has been raised about King David’s legitimacy, as a son of Jesse. The reasoning behind this question is to try to explain why Jesse would have kept him from the prophet Samuel, as though Jesse were ashamed of David. Some have tried to argue this idea based on various interpretations… Continue reading Was David an Illegitimate Son? A Biblical Perspective
In Old Testament times it was simply thought by many that there were good and bad people in the world. Jesus revealed to us that actually, only God is good. "Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone." (Mark 10:18) Still, it is good for us… Continue reading In the book of Proverbs, and in our lives today, who are “the wicked”?
In case you missed it, there are 8 chapters total, and all the published chaptersso far are listed here. Jesus appears, after the resurrection, to the disciples "You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matthew 5:48) This next chapter is about what we now are and do with the good news. A… Continue reading The Ax and Ox – Chapter 7 – FAITH
Regeneration, (Greek: παλιγγενεσία, palingenesia) is a word only found in Matt. 19:28 and Titus 3:5, but it can be used to define what Scripture describes elsewhere using other words. The word literally means a “new birth.” In Matt. 19:28 the word is used by Jesus to describe the new heavens and the new earth, translated… Continue reading Does regeneration precede faith?
This was a question I received today and I thought I would share my answer here:Thanks for your email! It's exciting that you want to begin this journey. Here is what I recommend. By the way, you can also supplement Bible reading with Bible studies. But if it's less distracting I just recommend reading the… Continue reading I’m new to faith in Christ. Where should I begin reading the Bible and learning about Jesus?
Adorn the Gospel 