“Let the Dead Bury their Dead” – Meaning

Let the dead bury their dead - meaning

Matthew 8:22 which records Jesus saying to one of His disciples, “Follow me and let the dead bury their (own) dead,” is one of the most misquoted and misinterpreted texts in the Bible. What is really the meaning of Jesus’ statement “Let the dead bury their dead?” A couple of weeks ago, my mom told … Read more

Keeping the Fire of the Holy Spirit Burning

Keeping the Fire of the Holy Spirit Burning

True born-again Christians have a personal relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Luke 3:16). But how should Christians keep the fire of the Holy Spirit burning in their lives? How do Christians stay on fire for the Lord? Jesus taught His disciples … Read more

Things that will Keep You Out of the Kingdom

Things that will keep you out of the kingdom

As the year 2018 begins, I can’t help but think about the past year that has just gone by. If God were to evaluate me, would I get a passing mark? Or is there a possibility for me or any other believer who has been faithfully serving God to be kept out of the kingdom … Read more

Jesus: The Reason for the Christmas Season

Jesus: the Reason for the Season

It’s Christmas, one of the biggest holidays of the year; it is also one that is full of controversies. People often say that this season is not just a time of love and giving, but most of all it is the time to remember the birth of our Savior. Hence, their slogan is: “Jesus is … Read more

How to Set Your Mind on Things Above

How set your mind on things above

In Colossians 3:1-4 the apostle Paul instructs the believers “to seek the things that are above where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God; to set their minds on things above, not on earthly things.” But what exactly does it mean to set your mind on things above and why? In almost every … Read more

God’s Natural and Moral Attributes

God's Natural and Moral Attributes

One day, my friend asked me if it’s possible for someone who willfully rejects God to be forgiven of his sins and be welcomed into heaven when he repents and receives Christ as Lord and Savior on his deathbed. If a person keeps putting off surrendering his life to God because he thinks he has … Read more

The Biblical Roots of Christian Praise and Worship

The Biblical Roots of Christian Praise and Worship

Do you know how praise and worship in Christian churches started? Why do we sing an opening or welcome song and then proceed to sing up-tempo songs before finally transitioning into high intimacy worship songs? Is there some kind of pattern that we’re supposed to strictly follow? Or can we modify it to suit our … Read more

Do You Need to be Baptized in Order to be Saved?

Do you need to be baptized in order to be saved

Water baptism is an important topic that often arouses much controversy and confusion. Many Christians around the world are asking whether or not water baptism is necessary for salvation. Do you need to be baptized in order to be saved? Some say that baptism is a requirement for salvation while others say it is not. … Read more

Why I Believe Christians Should Not Celebrate Halloween

Why Should Christians Not Celebrate Halloween

There’s a lot of debate as to whether or not Christians should celebrate and participate in Halloween. Is it alright to dress up our kids in costumes and allow them to go trick-or treating in our neighborhood? Is it okay for us to attend Halloween parties dressed in some evil-looking and demonic costumes? And what … Read more