Category: Annual Bible Reading

IS FAITH WITHOUT WORKS DEAD FAITH? FAITH AND WORKS IN JAMES

After considering the role of the law in salvation-related concerns in the preceding article (The Law and Salvation), Eshema posed this question. What does James mean when he says that "faith without actions is dead" (James 2:17, 20)? The question comes from the context of the role of works in the salvation of a sinner. … Continue reading IS FAITH WITHOUT WORKS DEAD FAITH? FAITH AND WORKS IN JAMES →

THE ART OF CORRECTING THE POWERFUL

"Where there is no vision, the people perish," says the Bible in Proverbs 28:19. THE ROLE OF PROPHETS In ancient Israel, prophets were more than just spiritual leaders; they were also revolutionaries and social reformers. Today, many believe that a prophet is someone who foretells the future and that the prophet's function is to foretell … Continue reading THE ART OF CORRECTING THE POWERFUL →

TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT (PART III)

QUESTION:Hello pastor, what is to worship God in truth and in spirit?Brenda RESPONSE: We left off where we had indicated that worship is a transaction between man and his God, and the most important thing is to grasp who this God is essentially. This discussion took place within the context of Jesus' interaction with the … Continue reading TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT (PART III) →

TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT (PART II)

QUESTION: Hello pastor, what is to worship God in truth and in spirit? Brenda RESPONSE: We now move on to the subject of worshipping God in truth and in Spirit, and we analyse what this entails. (Read part 1 here). This is a loaded question, and if approached lightly, you may miss the message. The … Continue reading TO WORSHIP GOD IN TRUTH AND IN SPIRIT (PART II) →

WORSHIPING GOD IN TRUTH AND SPIRIT (PART 1)

QUESTION: Hello pastor, what is to worship God in truth and in spirit? Brenda RESPONSE: Thank you, sister, and God be praised. The question you pose is based on a Bible verse found in John 4:24, which states, "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." Even in this … Continue reading WORSHIPING GOD IN TRUTH AND SPIRIT (PART 1) →

SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 4)

QUESTION: Greetings pastor is there are differences between sin, sinning and sinner? If there is, is that difference in our interpretation and experience or one we can deduce from scriptures as well. Are we still sinners ever under Christ? Thanks, Becky. RESPONSE: Now we'll look at Sin, Sins, and Sinners in the New Testament (NT). … Continue reading SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 4) →

SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 3)

QUESTION: Greetings pastor is there are differences between sin, sinning and sinner? If there is, is that difference in our interpretation and experience or one we can deduce from scriptures as well. Are we still sinners ever under Christ? Thanks, Becky RESPONSE: In the previous instalment of this answer, we looked at the Old Testament … Continue reading SIN, SINS, SINNER (Part 3) →

SIN, GOD AND THE CREATION

I have written about this before, and I'm not about to stop now. To many people today, sin refers to what people do, and Satan is regarded as the source of sin. Few people understand the difference between Sin and Sinfulness, which I believe are vital concepts for every Christian to understand since they help … Continue reading SIN, GOD AND THE CREATION →

WAS JESUS THE ONE WHO WAS CRUCIFIED?

QUESTION: What's your view on these questions: In Luke 23:26, 33 talks about Simon carrying the cross, and no verse indicate that at a point Simon gave back the cross to Jesus, and it is said they crucified the one who had the cross, is it possible they crucified Simeon not Jesus. Mark saw Jesus … Continue reading WAS JESUS THE ONE WHO WAS CRUCIFIED? →