Bible Studies
What are the Reasons Why a Person May Blaspheme Against God?
1. Suffering and Trials May Lead the Wicked to Blasphemy:Instead of seeking mercy and help from God, the wicked often resort to blasphemy during times of suffering.This is why Satan thought that if God took everything away from Job, he would blaspheme, just like other wicked people do. Satan said to God:“But now, stretch out […]
What is Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit, and What Did the Church Fathers Say About It?
• It is the total and complete rejection of the work of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life.It is the denial of God’s grace and speaking against it with insults,a behavior that reflects a lack of reverence for the sacred. • Blessed Augustine says:Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the persistence in refusing […]
How was the Bible divided into Chapters and Verses?
The division of the books of the Bible into chapters and verses was introduced in translations to facilitate understanding. Originally, the books of the Bible were not divided into chapters or verses; each book was a continuous text from beginning to end. There were no punctuation marks between sentences—no periods, and even the words were […]
How Does the Spirit of God Remain Within Us?
By Anba Sawiris – 10th CenturyFrom the book “The Precious Jewel in Explaining the Faith” When our Lord Jesus, to whom be glory, came and offered Himself for Adam and his descendants—who had died compelled by sin and descended to Hades—He brought up their souls and returned them to Paradise, because they had been compelled […]
Where do we find Trinity and Oneness in the Old Testament?
Did the great prophets before the religion of Paul believe in the Trinity—that God is three in one? And where is the evidence? Please, I want your answer from the biblical texts. Answer: We believe in the One God, and this is what all the prophets of God believed in, as is evident in the […]
What is the meaning of this verse “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.” Did this curse befall Christ?
The full verse is: “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” (Galatians 3:13). In fact, there were many curses pronounced upon those who broke the commandments, as found in the Book of Deuteronomy (Deut. 27:15–26; […]
Why the lamb is a Symbol of Christ?
Several verses in the Book of Revelation describe Christ as a Lamb:• Revelation 6:16:“They said to the mountains and the rocks, ‘Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb.’”• Revelation 7:10:“And they cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation […]
What is the state of the soul after its separation from the body?
The Holy Scripture, in both the Old and New Testaments, does not leave us in confusion regarding this matter. Death does not erase our identity or personality. This truth was clarified by the Lord of Glory Himself in His response to the group of Sadducees among the Jews who denied the resurrection of the dead […]
Who are the Authors of the Books of the Holy Bible?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy = Moses – 1400 BCJoshua = Joshua – 1350 BCJudges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel = Samuel / Nathan / Gad – 1000–900 BC1 Kings, 2 Kings = Jeremiah – 600 BC1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah = Ezra – 450 BCEsther = Mordecai – 400 BCJob = Moses – […]
What did God mean by the law of “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” in the Old Testament? And how did Christ fulfill this law in the Gospel?
It is written in the Book of Exodus: “If men fight and hurt a pregnant woman, so that she gives birth prematurely, yet no harm follows, he shall surely be punished accordingly as the woman’s husband imposes on him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. But if any harm follows, then you shall […]
What is the History of the Accusation of Bible Corruption? (Its Origins, Causes, and the Christian Response)
The Accusation of the Bible’s Corruption A. Emergence of the Accusation:1. The accusation of the Bible’s corruption became especially prominent after the Prophet’s migration to Yathrib (now known as Medina)—that is, in the Medinan Qur’anic chapters—following the death of Waraqah ibn Nawfal. The accusation further developed during the third Islamic century (9th century AD), particularly […]
What are the Doctrines of the New Testament?
(1) The Incarnation(John 1:14; Philippians 2:7–8; Colossians 1:21–22; 2 John 7) In order for redemption to be fulfilled, the second Person of the Trinity—the Word—had to become incarnate. In the fullness of time, the Word dwelt in the womb of the Virgin Mary. This was by the Holy Spirit, who overshadowed her and formed within […]
when and how the Bible was divided into Chapters and Verses?
The division of the books of the Bible into chapters and verses was introduced in translations to facilitate understanding. Originally, the books of the Bible were not divided into chapters or verses; each book was a continuous text from beginning to end. There were no punctuation marks between sentences—no periods, and even the words were […]
The Holy Spirit in the Church — Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit to His Disciples
The promise Jesus made to His disciples was fulfilled after His resurrection. From His first appearance to them on the day of His resurrection, He granted them the Holy Spirit, as recorded in the Gospel of John: “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I […]
Do we belive in the Death of God?
Yes, We Believe in the Death of GodWritten by Oliver• The incarnate God died. Yes, for us Christians, God dies—because He became like man when He was incarnated. He took everything that belongs to man, even his death. Today, every human being knows their worth in Christ. We have become more precious to Him than […]
What is the meaning of “Glorify Me, O Father”?
Christ said: “And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was” (John 17:5). Here, the Arians ask: This One who asks the Father to glorify Him—can He possibly be equal to the Father who glorifies Him? The Response: He says, “The glory which […]
What are the internal Causes for Quenching the Spirit?
This topic includes all reasons that lead to spiritual lukewarmness,among which are laziness, slackness, and negligence in all spiritual practices. Laziness and negligence can quench the Spirit. The spiritual person is characterized by seriousness and zeal in every spiritual practice.But once a person begins to slack off, they may start inventing excuses, justifications, and reasons—and […]
What is the difference in the laying of hands in different cases?
There was a laying on of hands for receiving the Holy Spirit for all believers —as happened with the people of Samaria (Acts 8:17) and the people of Ephesus (Acts 19:6).When the apostles laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them.This form of laying on of hands has been replaced by the Holy […]
How many Miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ?
The miracles of Jesus Christ are undeniable proof of His divinity. According to divine revelation, a miracle is defined as a public act or event performed by the direct power of God, intended to confirm the truth of a messenger’s message. However, the miracles performed by Jesus Christ are distinct in their nature, scope, and […]
Where is Persia (Iran) in the Bible?
. Persia in Biblical History Persia’s Role in the Sacred History• Cyrus the Great, king of Persia, is one of the most prominent Persian figures in the Bible.• The prophet Isaiah foretold his name before his birth:“Who says of Cyrus, ‘He is My shepherd, and he shall perform all My pleasure’”(Isaiah 44:28)• Ezra records how […]
