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…
Humble Beginnings and Prosperous Future
We live in the hope that our future will be prosperous by God's grace, though our beginnings seem humble. We are the children of promise. God has given a promise to us, not to other people in the world. This…
The Passover and the Seal of God
Now, there are so many disasters everywhere in the world: wars between nations, ethnic conflicts, terrors, famines, earthquakes, and deadly cold or heat or flood caused by changes in weather patterns. Whenever such things occur, people tremble with fear, not…
Break Up Your Unplowed Ground
In spring, farmers plow their fields lying fallow during winter, and remove all weeds and tree roots. After sowing, they take care of the seeds so they can sprout; then they apply good fertilizers and remove weeds until they produce…
God’s Called Ones
Through Biblical history, we can perceive that God Almighty has called His children and accomplished His great works through them. Each age, God-the Creator of all things-called the forefathers of faith such as Joshua, Samuel, David, Peter and John and…
False Accusation
1. Chaldeans accused Daniel’s three friends Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, proclaimed that those who did not fall down and worship the image of gold would immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace. Despite that, Daniel’s three friends—Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego,…
Only One Thing Is Needed
A woman named Martha has invited Jesus to her home. Jesus teaches the word, and Mary, Martha’s sister, sits at His feet, listening to what He says. Martha is distracted by all the preparations that have to be made. She…
Israel
1. Jacob’s another name One night, God told Jacob in a dream to leave the house of Laban, his mother’s brother, and return to his homeland. So Jacob took all of his family and animals and left for his hometown.…
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree
In 1920, a woman claimed she was Anastasia the last Grand Duchess of Russia. It was two years after the Russian imperial family was mercilessly assassinated during Bolshevik Revolution. Anastasia was the fourth child of Nicholas II, the last Emperor…
The Light of the Gospel and Lightning
『Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter…
Human Sense Organs Optimized for Survival
Superman, our superhero in a movie that we watched when we were little! He has superhuman power. Not only can he fly freely in the sky, but he also has power to lift up a car with one hand, and…
Only by Prayer
Jesus’ disciples are surrounded by a large crowd, arguing with the teachers of the law. Seeing this, Jesus asks why. A man in the crowd appeals to Jesus. “Teacher, I brought your disciples my son, who is possessed by a…
God’s Creation Power Seen in Flight
One of the most fascinating sights in nature is to behold the amazing diversity of living creatures that can glide or fly. Throughout history, mankind has been fascinated by birds in flight. Is there a more regal sight than the…
Reasons We Should Study God’s Word
Why should we study God’s word? Let us understand the reasons through the Bible. 1. For our soul to live God’s word is spiritual food. Jesus said that man lives by the word of God. Jesus answered, “It is written:…
The Reasons Members Should Serve One Another
God told us to “become the one who serves.” We, heavenly children, should please God by putting God’s teachings into practice. In the Bible, let us see the reason we should serve one another. First, it is because Christ Himself…
The Order of Aaron and the Order of Melchizedek
In the Bible there are two divisions [orders] of priesthood: the order of Aaron and the order of Melchizedek. 1. The order of Aaron The order of Aaron is a priestly division in which the priests conducted sacrifices according to…
How Should We Treat One Another?
God is pleased when His children are united (Ps 133:1; Php 2:1–2). However, if we are rude and inconsiderate of one another, it will be difficult to become one. Therefore, we ought to love each other, being polite and considerate,…
Reasons We Should Endure
In our life of faith, there are many reasons why we must endure. 1. To be saved “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.…
The Forefathers of Faith Who Were Blessed by Having Patience
In the Bible, there are many records about the forefathers of faith, who were blessed through their patience. Let us look at what kind of patience we should have, through their deeds. 1. Patience of Job Job was faithful and…
They All Joined Together Constantly in Prayer
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After Jesus said His last request and…
The Sacrifices in the Old Testament
The sacrifice ceremonies, which were conducted in the sanctuary in the Old Testament times, were so difficult and complicated that nobody really knew them in detail except the priests who took charge of them. Not only that, but since the…