Counting up all of the men, women and children, there were likely well over 10,000 people who had “continued with” Jesus “three days” and had “nothing to eat” (Matt. 15:32). Jesus wanted to feed them, but the disciples said, “Where could we get enough bread?” WHERE? What a question! Jesus asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” (15:33-34). Think about being asked that question. “How many…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 54)
It is amazing how determined so many folks are to deny the clear Bible teaching that “baptism now saves us” (1 Pet. 3:21), to the point that they argue nonsensically against passages that plainly teach the essentiality of baptism for salvation. One of their favorite passages is Romans 6. Advocates for the false doctrine of “baptism is NOT essential for salvation” like…
Sometimes people approach the Bible with great skepticism. That’s ok. They should question things. But after researching the Bible and coming to know its true Divine origin (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 1 Cor. 2:10-13), one must conclude that since the Bible proves itself to be from God, then everything in the Bible is from God, and therefore, absolutely true. Now, whether I fully…
During the reign of King David, he wanted to bring the ark of God back from Kirjath Jearim, where it had been “since the days” of Saul (1 Chron. 13:1-3). They planned a celebratory time of great joy, including making sure that they secured “a new cart” upon which to transport the ark (13:7). Why does the Bible give us the detail that it…
Was the cross a surprise to Jesus? Did He know that was coming? Some have suggested that the cross was “Satan’s plan” and was “not in God’s plan” or part of “God’s will.” They suggest that God had “an altar” in mind but “crucifixion” was Satan’s idea. Does Scripture support that conclusion? First, there is the reality that Jesus was crucified by…
In Scripture, the devil is called “the wicked one” (Matt. 13:19, 38; Eph. 6:16), “the evil one” (Matt. 6:13; John 17:15; 2 Thess. 3:3), “a murderer” (John 8:44), “a liar and the father of” lies (John 8:44), “the tempter” (Matt. 4:3; 1 Thess. 3:5), “your adversary” (1 Pet. 5:8), “a roaring lion” (1 Pet. 5:8), “the accuser” (Rev. 12:10), “the enemy” (Matt.…
For what reason do people turn to God? Perhaps some turn to God because they are scared of going to hell. Others probably turn to God so that they can go to heaven. Some turn because they hear about God’s love for them and what He did, and they in turn love the Lord and want to be His child. Some turn perhaps out of sense…
Has your spirit ever churned within you? You know what I mean, right? You see something or hear something that really bothers you, and you can almost feel your stomach and/or your chest just start to twist. Your body is reacting physically to something that is trying your spirit. Two Bible characters experienced something like that. Consider what we can learn from…