Category: Christian Living

Here are some verses regarding repentance. Enclosed are some key verses on repentance. One can do a fuller search on repentance the internet. A. In the Old Testament: Prayer of Solomon: I Kings 8:22–52 Prayer of Nehemiah: Nehemiah 5:1–13 Prayer of Ezra: Ezra 9:1–15 Prayer of David: Psalm 51:1–18 B. In the New Testament: The … Read More “Question: Which Bible verses teach us repentance to God?” »

Thank you for the application question on the Bible, “How does the Bible relate to you?” On a personal level, the Scriptures are the foundation for my beliefs and values in my vertical relationship toward God and my horizontal relationship with other believers and non-believers. Even without the Bible, I would still believe in a Creator … Read More “Question: How does the Bible relate to you?” »

Thank you for question on recalling the Bible lessons, “I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?” To be honest when my wife asks me to go down to the grocery store … Read More “Question: I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?” »

Thank you for the question on the posture of prayer, “Where is there any place in the holy scripture it was written before we pray that we must close our eyes?” Prayer is more of the posture of the heart than of the body. Jesus says this in Luke 18, “9 To some who were confident of … Read More “Question: Where is there any place in the holy scripture it was written before we pray that we must close our eyes?” »

Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Why does no one understand the Bible? Is it because they don’t read it as it should be read from the middle?” If one wishes to read and understand the Bible, starting at the “middle” of the Bible would make it more confusing than helpful. I don’t … Read More “Question: Why does no one understand the Bible? Is it because they don’t read it as it should be read from the middle?” »

Thank you for the question on Bible reading, “Is it a sin to not read the Bible every day?” It is not a sin to forget or at times neglect to read and mediate on the Scriptures. Just as our body needs physical food every day, so we also need spiritual food every day. Jesus says … Read More “Question: Is it a sin to not read the Bible every day?” »

Thank you for your question on receiving income, “My parents pay me to watch my little brother when they’re away. In a biblical sense, is it wrong for me to profit off of this?” Congratulations. This means that your parents trust you more than most babysitters. It is a great honor to be entrusted with the … Read More “Question: My parents pay me to watch my little brother when they’re away. In a biblical sense, is it wrong for me to profit off of this?” »