This is a category of articles that covers Bible questions and seeks to provide answers to them
One of the most profound questions in ministry, primarily targeted to young and upcoming ministers, is, “Did God call you”? I am writing this article to help anybody battling with the surety of his calling to ministry, and I hope you’ll get your answers after reading it.
Depression is a real challenge in today’s world, but for a Christian, it is not an insurmountable one. With Jesus Christ as your ultimate source of love and provision, the Holy Spirit as your Comforter and Strengthener, and the assurance of eternal life, you have all you need to rise above the trials of life.
God loves you and has a special relationship with you. Never limit it to some dos and don’ts you must do to walk in love with Him by your side. Until you hear a vivid instruction from Him to remove your footwear when you are in fellowship with God, don’t do it. He is more concerned about receiving you just as you are than your physical actions to prove to yourself that you’ve come before Him.
From 1 Corinthians 11:6, Paul was not talking about the scarf being used to cover women’s heads. He was speaking about their hair and the consciousness of their submission unto God and their husbands if married.
Avoiding victimisation, whether in health, finances, academics, or spiritual matters, largely depends on your faith, prudence, and commitment to righteousness.
Since the Canaan got cursed by Noah way back in Genesis 10, all his descendants formed part of the curse. God, who knew Jesus would come through a woman, chose to forbid the Israelites from marrying any Canaanite descendant all throughout the Old Testament because He wanted to preserve the holy Seed of Christ flowing through Abraham’s family line, especially Judah.
Since Jesus gave these gifts to men, it’s clear that not everyone in Christ has the same gift. 1 Corinthians 7:7 tells us that each has his own gift in Christ. So, if the gifts are diverse, then each believer’s function in the body of Christ is different. That means that when it comes to ministry, some will represent Christ using their gifts in full-time ministry and others in the lay ministry.
By prioritising your spiritual fervour, prayer, consistent fasting, and forgiveness, you can maintain the strength and joy needed to serve God faithfully.
A person who is not intentional about giving may give only in times or situations where they are asked to give. When this happens, it is hard to do so privately. However, where a person has a system in place for giving, they are able to control the events of publicity that may occur from giving spontaneously.
By choosing to love our enemies, we express Christ. It also allows us to break the cycle of hatred and create opportunities for reconciliation and healing. Loving our enemies doesn’t mean condoning their actions or overlooking injustice; instead, it’s about responding with love and compassion.
God’s will doesn’t change in a person’s life. Why? Because He knows everybody’s life from beginning to end. So nothing that happens or change of decisions surprises Him. It is just that we don’t know the details of our lives like He does. So when He does something we ask or do not expect Him to do, it looks new to us.
Although the majority of Christians across the world do not suffer physical harm like the Christians of old, there are still sufferings associated with serving Christ. Is it God’s plan that we suffer and undergo such trials as Christians?
