“What does the Bible say about doubt?”……Doubt is an experience common to all people. Even those with faith in God struggle with doubt on occasion cry out like the father of the little boy in Mark 9:24 The father instantly cried out, "I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!" Some people are hindered […]
“What if I don’t feel saved?”……This is an all-too-common question among Christians. Many people doubt their salvation because of feelings or the lack of them. The Bible has much to say about salvation, but nothing to say about "feeling saved." Salvation is a process by which the sinner is delivered from "wrath," that is, from […]
We may doubt some times…One significant New Testament personality who actually announced Jesus in the Jordan river when he said thaere is the Lamb of God John 1:36…36 As Jesus walked by, John looked at him and declared, "Look! There is the Lamb of God!"…The highlight of John's ministry was whenhe had the privilege od […]
Fear…Part One…Joshua 1:9…9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. oDo not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."…From Abraham (Genesis 15:1) to Hagar (Genesis 21:17) to Isaac (Genesis 26:24) to all of Israel (Exodus 14:13), it seems God spent a lot […]
“What is a Daniel fast?”……Answer:The concept of a Daniel fast comes fromDaniel 1:8-14, "But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel, but the […]
“What is the connection between prayer and fasting?”……Although the connection between prayer and fasting is not specifically explained in Scripture, a common thread connecting the two seems to run through all the instances of prayer and fasting recorded in the Bible. In the Old Testament, it appears that fasting with prayer had to do with […]
Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. An absolute fast is normally defined as abstinence from all food and liquid for a defined period, usually a single day (24 hours), or several days. Other fasts may be only partially restrictive, limiting particular foods […]