Today marks a special day. The Philippines celebrates the National Bible day today--Monday, January 25, 2021 “It is the policy of the state that the government shall aid and encourage development of the moral character and spiritual foundation of the Filipino people,” the law reads. “As a predominantly Christian nation and the largest Catholic nation in the Asia Pacific, this Act recognizes the value of the Holy Bible as the core of Christian faith.” The law will take effect 15 days ... Read the Post
A Background Study of the book of 2 Timothy
Whenever we read our Bible, we are most likely to misinterpret the content of its parts that is why it is significant that we should not just read but really STUDY it. Before we analyze the content of what is written on our Bible, we have to understand first the context of the book that we are reading. The Bible is written for us but not directly to us. The author of the book has its own message unto whom he has intended to send his letter. Nevertheless, all scriptures are profitable and ... Read the Post
Who is Timothy in the Bible?
Timothy was from Lystra in South Galatia and was the son of a Jewish mother and a Greek father. Timothy, along with his mother and grandmother, may have been led to Christ during Paul's first visit to Lystra. Timothy joined Paul as a coworker when Paul passed through his hometown early on his second missionary journey. Paul trusted Timothy immensely, and sent him on a number of important missions to strengthen and encourage churches as well as to deal with doctrinal and theological ... Read the Post
What Do We Mean Training In Righteousness?
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. (2Timothy 3:16 ESV). Apostle Paul stresses the authority of all Scripture. The divine origin of Scripture is the reason for its power to convert and its usefulness in training. What do we mean training in righteousness? • Learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately. • Behaving honorably with personal integrity and ... Read the Post
How To Approach The Bible?
The way in which we approach the Bible will determine what we’ll receive from it. That’s why it’s important to prepare our hearts to study God’s Word. This should be done prayerfully, reverently, desperately and consistently. Then, we’ll experience the Scriptures in a powerful and profound way. Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that ... Read the Post
