Words of the Bible
The Bible enables us to be wise for salvation (2 Ti 3:15). Let us learn the true will of God from it.
Why did Jesus come in the human form though He is Almighty God?
God can surely appear in the human form if He wants. God is omnipotent and omniscient. God has the power to choose to be or not to be in the flesh. Then, why did God Himself come to the earth as a fragile baby and son? We can easily understand…
There are many people in the world who claim to follow Jesus. Why is it, then, that they do not keep the new covenant Jesus established?
The purpose of Jesus’ coming to this earth is to give eternal life to human beings who are destined to die because of their sins. In order to lead us to salvation, Jesus established the new covenant on the day of the Passover and became a sin offering for us,…
The Biblical Sabbath Is Saturday. Then, Why Do Most Churches Worship on Sunday?
It is clear that the Biblical Sabbath is Saturday, the seventh day of the week. The early Church kept the Sabbath day holy according to the teachings of the Bible (Ac 17:2; 18:4). Then, why do most churches today worship on Sunday? Let's find out the reason. Sunday and Roman…
Passover
Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.”Jn 6:53 The Passover that makes “disasters pass over” is celebrated at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month in…
A Written Charge Against Christ: “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS”
We, God’s people who dwell in the truth, are all aware that Jesus was sacrificed on the cross as a ransom for the forgiveness of sins that we had committed in heaven. Then, what kind of sins did we commit…
Animals That Overcome the Heat
When the sweltering heat is in full force, people find ways to cool down—by drinking chilled beverages or enjoying time in the water. In regions such as Southeast Asia, where it feels like summer all year round, people cope with…
Two Citizenships of Paul
Citizenship is the right of belonging to a certain country. You can exercise basic rights like the right to your own things and political rights such as voting for candidates in public office, for example, a president and members of…
Journey around the Earth Two and a Half Times
Around the World in Eighty Days is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1873. In the story, Phileas Fogg, a gentleman from London, wagers £20,000 on whether or not it is possible to circumnavigate the world in eighty days.…
Judgment of Solomon
Two women came before King Solomon for judgment. Each woman claimed to be the mother of a child. “My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. The…
Jesus’ First and Second Coming
When we look at the state of the church during the time of Jesus, we can understand what will happen to the church in the age of the Holy Spirit. It’s because what happened in the past is a prophetic…
Structure and Characteristics of the Bible
1. Languages of the Bible The word “Bible” originates from the Greek word βιβλος [Biblos=Book]. (1) The Old Testament was written in Hebrew ※ Some books in the Old Testament (Ezr 4:8-6:18; 7:12-26; Jer 10:11; Da 2:4-7:28) were written in…
Matador
The bull is excited at the deft hands of a bullfighter who wields a red cape. Several spears have been stuck on the back of the rushing bull. Finally, when a sharp blade pierces the bull’s skull, it falls on…
What We See Isn’t Everything
Humans have remarkably developed civilizations up to the title of the “most intelligent species.” However, we have a big weakness that overshadows us in terms of being “on top” on this planet. This big weakness is that we understand the…
Don’t Be Afraid, and Remember God
Around 444 B.C., when Nehemiah returned to the land of Judah and began the work of rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem, the Gentiles, including Sanballat and Tobia, were jealous of it and plotted to hinder the work. Sanballat…
Manna and the Sabbath
When the Israelites were freed from Egypt and headed toward the promised land of Canaan, they had to pass through the vast wilderness. The journey took forty years. The wilderness is a barren desolate place where there is a lack…
“The People Are Bringing More Than Enough for the Work”
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai after receiving the Ten Commandments from God a second time, he told the Israelites God’s instructions for the building of the tabernacle where the Ten Commandments would be placed. “Everyone who is willing…
Sing Hymns and Spiritual Songs With Gratitude in Your Hearts to God
“A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Sea. It is already in En Gedi.” Jehoshaphat was alarmed when he heard about the attack from the allied forces of the Moabites and Ammonites,…
Insects’ Love for Their Children
An oak tree twig with four or five leaves “suddenly” falls from the air. In fact, the quiet trail is full of twigs with acorns attached to them. The edges of the twigs are straight as if they were cut…
“Come and See! Could This Be the Christ?”
Jesus came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, where there was Jacob’s well. Being tired from His journey, Jesus sat down by the well. At that time, a Samaritan woman came to draw water. When Jesus asked her for…
Mitochondria, the Inheritance of Life from Mother
We see how mitochondria are essential for life. What is interesting is that all mitochondria in our cells are from our mothers; it is maternal inheritance. “What is life?” Though it seems like a philosophical question, this question is being…
You Will Receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit
When the day of Pentecost came, Jesus’ disciples were all together in one place. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them. When the Jews who came…
We Invite You to Zion Where God’s Festivals Are Celebrated
We Invite You to the Passover Whereby You Are Protected from Disasters
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