Receiving a “new heart” means God replaces our selfish, sinful desires with a Spirit-filled heart that seeks Him and lives for His purposes. When we trust in Jesus for salvation, we are born again and receive this new heart that empowers us to grow in obedience and love.
When Scripture says that God “remembered,” it is using anthropomorphism to describe the moment He chooses to act (or not act), not to mean He literally forgot something as human beings do. God is omniscient, knowing all things perfectly at all times.
When the Bible refers to men, mankind, brothers, etc., does it include women? Do masculine terms in the Bible usually include women based on the context?
When the Bible refers to men, mankind, brothers, etc., does it include women? Do masculine terms in the Bible usually include women based on the context?
When the Bible is translated into English, how do the translators decide what punctuation to use? How does punctuation impact how the Bible is understood and interpreted?
When should I not take communion? What are the biblical reasons for not taking the Lord’s Supper?
When should women stop teaching boys in the church? If women are not to teach or shepherd men in the church, at what age is a male considered a man?
When should women stop teaching boys in the church? If women are not to teach or shepherd men in the church, at what age is a male considered a man?
Signs and wonders from God validate God's message and messenger, but they are not a permanent solution for building faith. While God sometimes uses signs and wonders, we should not expect them nor do we need them as His Spirit and Word are sufficient foundations for our faith.
When should children be baptized and/or allowed to take the Lord’s Supper? Why do some churches require baptism before a person can receive the Lord’s Supper?