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…
In the Age of Post-Truth, People Believe Falsehood
“Did you know spaghetti grows on trees?” This fake news was reported by BBC on April Fools’ Day 1957. At first, people made fake news for fun, but recently it has been shaking society at large. Fake news in article…
The Seas, a Repository of Life
On March 26, 2012, James Cameron, the movie director of Titanic and Avatar, successfully explored the Mariana Trench. The Mariana Trench, which is known as the deepest part of the world’s oceans, reaches a maximum depth of about 11 ㎞…
You Will See the Deliverance God Will Bring You
By celebrating the Passover, the Israelites were finally released from Egypt, where they had been slaves for 430 years. However, their joy didn’t last long. Pharaoh changed his mind and began to chase after them in hot pursuit with his…
God Opens the Door of Hope
As we live in this world, we may occasionally encounter trials and obstacles. When faced a problem, many people give up or fall into despair, unable to find a solution. When we read the 66 books of the Bible, from…
Starlight: The Universe’s Signal
In the movie Interstellar, the protagonist embarks on a space mission for the future of humanity. From a five-dimensional space, he sends a signal across time to his daughter on Earth. Even today, humanity receives time-transcending messages from the universe.…
Ransom
As he expected, Jesus Himself came down to the earth in the flesh to save the souls who sinned, and sacrificed His body as a sin offering for them. The Bible says, “The wages of sin is death.” So, in…
Destiny
“The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future, or the hidden power that is believed to control what will happen in the future.” This is the definition of destiny. Simply put, it refers…
“I Was in My Mom”
Children sometimes joke, “I think my mom is a god. Even though I did it secretly, somehow she knows it was me.” “Not only she knows when I’m joyful and happy, but she also knows when I’m ill, lonely and…
When Jesus Saw Their Faith
One day, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, who had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem, were listening to the teachings of Jesus. Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and…
Which Day Does Jesus Want to Celebrate?
The Day We Stand Before God
The Bible prophesies that each of us will one day stand before God. When our life on this earth comes to an end, the time will come when we must give an account of our deeds and faith before the…
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…