The Control of God – Part III
The disenchantment of many is aimed at the Lord for the purported apathy to contain the evil and untoward incidents spanning the globe. The argument put...
The Control of God – Part II
Many think that if God is in control, then why do untoward incidents occur? To understand this, we have to go back in time. God created a perfect,...
The Control of God – Part I
Psalms 22:28 clearly states, “For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.” The Bible tells us...
The God of Life and Death - Part III
God warned Adam that if he ate the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil, he would die. When Satan, who before sinning was created by...
The God of Life and Death – Part II
Time and again, the Lord has tried to tell us that He is life, but our myopic understanding cannot comprehend it. John 10:10 “The...
The God of Life and Death- Part I
In the beginning, there was only the Uncreated God, a God who was not formed. It was from Him that all things ensued, and all things were created by Him and...
The Healing of God – Part VII
The Apostles did a number of miracles. We will, however, restrict ourselves to a few to know how the Lord heals through his people.
Many...
The Healing of God – Part VI
In the gospel of Matthew 10:1, Jesus blessed His apostles with the ability to heal sickness and expel evil forces. "And he called to him his twelve disciples and...
The Healing of God –Part V
Jesus heals an Invalid at Bethesda
The miracle of the healing of the invalid, who had been crippled for thirty-eight years at the pool of Bethesda, is given in John...
The Healing of God – Part IV
The four gospels provide us with information about the healing ministry of Jesus Christ while He was here on the earth. We find that the Lord was able to heal...
The Healing of God – Part III
Life and death are in the hands of the Creator. Similarly, health and disease are His pleasure. He is the great healer to whom disease and sickness surrender....
The Healing of God- Part II
While there are umpteen examples of healing in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament, there are two examples discussed below that establish the magnanimity of the...
The Healing of God- Old Testament- Part I
With sin comes all kinds of abnormalities and aberrations. Disease is one of them. Psalms 103:2-3 says “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his...
The Patience of God
At the outset, it is prudent to note that God cannot be contained by space or time. Hence, the patience of God cannot be measured by the same yardstick. His goodness and divine...
The Graciousness of God
God is gracious. To be gracious means 'to favour,' ‘to show kindnesses’ to an inferior, and ‘to be compassionate.’ In the Old Testament...
Nov ,21 2025 | The Divine Providence of God The word "providence" comes from the Latin providentia (Gk. pronoia [provnoia]) and means essentially foresight or making provision beforehand. On the human plane, it may be used positively, as when Tertullus praised Felix by saying, "Your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation" ( Acts 24:2 ), or negatively, as when Paul admonishes us to "make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires" ( Rom 13:14, RSV ). When applied to God, the idea takes on a vastly larg
The Divine Providence of God
The word "providence" comes from the Latin providentia (Gk. pronoia [provnoia]) and means essentially foresight or making provision beforehand. On the...
The Provision of God
God's provision for today is sufficient to sustain us throughout the day and everything we will experience. God will provide for our needs for tomorrow, at exactly the...
Submission to God
The concept of submission in the Bible is to place oneself under the authority and will of God. It is tantamount to a truly humble, contrite and submissive surrender to God....
The Children of God
The fact that we have been created by God and in His image does not mean that we are all children of God. It is not a natural descent, but it’s...
The Chosen People of God
The people of God obviously refer to those who are different from the rest and enjoy a special status. They are something special to God and have a special...
The Kingship and Kingdom of God
According to Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary “The terms "king" and "kingship" are common biblical words, occurring over 2, 500...
Repentance to God – Part II
Repentance involves recognizing that we were wrong in the past and now propose to do right in the future. The repentant person has “second...
Repntance to God – Part I
Repentance is a change of heart and mind that brings us closer to God. It includes turning away from sin and turning to God for forgiveness. It is...
The Truth of God
God is the absolute truth. His truth doesn't depend on a set of circumstances, place or time. Truth is true for all people everywhere all the time. Truth is...
The Foreknowledge of God
God has access to and knows all that has happened, is happening, and will happen. Since God is not confined to space and time, He knows the present from the past and...
The Wisdom of God
God is infinitely wise: "Wisdom," in the Bible, "is knowing the greatest goal in any situation, and the best way to achieve that goal." Wisdom...
The Seven Spirits of God
The great Evangelist Billy Graham remarked, “The Holy Spirit illuminates the minds of people, makes us yearn for God, and takes spiritual truth and...
Who is God
the Bible assumes the existence of God right from the very beginning. What the Bible does is reveal the nature, character, and work of God. God is the beginning and the end. Before...
The Law of God – Part D
There are certain things that have been blown out of proportion and have to be understood in the right perspective. That the laws of God are immutable, they are...
The Law of God – Part C
Civil Law: Civil law deals mainly with relationships between individuals, the settling of disputes, proper behaviour and lays down a normative social structure....
The Law of God – Part B
The Laws of the Lord can be broadly classified under three broad heads given as under:
1. Ceremonial laws & Sacrificial System
2. Civil...
The Law of God- Part A
The law is God’s perfect standard of obedience and holiness. The very first “law” was given in the Garden of Eden when God told Adam...
Our Father Our God
God is our Father not only in that he is our Creator but that he is also our Redeemer. Thus, this is what distinguishes the Christian’s relationship to God...
The Silence of God
God answers prayer. But sometimes, God is silent. This silence can be difficult, frustrating, and even excruciating. The Bible tells the story of a man named Job who was...
The Voice of God – Part II
There are many who claim that God speaks to them and many prophesy in His name. Whether they are speaking from their heart, from the devil, or from...
The Voice of God- Part I
When Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden, they walked and talked with the Lord. Sin however came between them and this beautiful fellowship was lost. Despite our...
The Presence of the Lord – Part II
It is blessed to be in the presence of the Lord. We enter into God’s presence by preparing our hearts. As we come close to the Lord,...
The Presence of God – Part I
Having known that God is omnipresent, which means God is everywhere, let us see what the Scriptures say. David said in Psalms 139:7-8 “Whither shall I...
The Soft Knock of God
Our condition is pitiable, for we are all lost and gone astray. Isaiah 53:6 “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way;...
The Guidance of God
When man seeks supernatural wisdom, he often turns to the spirit world by consulting mediums, witches, or other avenues forbidden by God. Leviticus 19:31 says “Regard...
The Wonders of God
Wonder means amazement, awe, marvel, astonishment, surprise, and something our eyes cannot believe. When we talk about God being a God of wonder, it means everything about...
The Fairness of God
Is God fair? Yes, He is fair, and no one can ever be equal to His fairness. In fact, He goes the extra mile of fairness. He is gracious, loving, merciful, and fair in...
Lord of Hosts
The “Lord of hosts,” is a name that not only highlights God’s sovereign power but also emphasizes His role as the commander of heavenly armies. The name Lord of...
Rapture – The Second Coming – IV
The Second coming of Jesus Christ is vividly described by Paul in both His books of Thessalonians and Corinthians and also in...
Rapture – The Second Coming – III
Let us examine the rapture in its true sense as given in the scriptures. All of us believe that Jesus will return. The moot question is for...
The Secret Rapture – II
When the word ‘rapture’ is used in isolation, it refers to the righteous followers of Jesus Christ who will be taken to heaven with their Lord....
Rapture – I
The word rapture is defined by the dictionary as “an intense feeling of pleasure or joy”. Interestingly, if we go through the entire King James Version of the...
Lord of Hosts
The “Lord of hosts,” is a name that not only highlights God’s sovereign power but also emphasizes His role as the commander of heavenly armies. The name Lord of...
The Desire of God
When God created this world, he did it with an explicit purpose. He wanted to have communion with His creation. To praise and worship Him and have joy and...
The Power of God – Part IV
Having understood the awesome power of the Great God, we need to rely on Him for the great power He wields. Nehemiah 9:32 “Now therefore, our God, the...
The Power of God- Part III
God has infinite power. The human mind cannot comprehend. When King Hezekiah asked God for a sign that he would recover from his illness, God allowed Him,...
The Power of God – Part II
Having understood the limitless and fathomless power of the Creator God, we have to take into cognizance that He and He alone is the Uncreated God who commands...
The Power of God- Part I
The power of God is demonstrated by His ability to accomplish His will in every situation, both real and potential, through any means He chooses in order to...
The Kindness of God
We read of the subject of “The Kindness of God” in a number of passages of scripture in the Bible, the Word of God. It says in, II Samuel 9:1...
The Greatness of God
The greatness of God is the ability of God to show that He is superior to all, living or non-living, physical, spiritual, and so on. Our God is great in size, great in...
The Majesty of God
The English word "majesty" comes from the Latin word maiestas, which means "greatness or dignity." "The Majesty of God" is a concept...
The Perfection of God
Perfection is a state of existence that is divorced from mankind. On the other hand, God is absolutely perfect; whatever is perfect is to be ascribed to...
The Righteousness of God – Part III
We do not have to look far to see that Jesus is our standard of righteousness. Jesus Christ lived a perfect, sinless life, died a sacrificial death, and rose...
The Righteousness of God – Part II
Having understood that when weighed in the balances against this impeccable standard, we discover that we have all sinned and fallen woefully short of...
The Righteousness of God- Part I
The concept of the righteousness of God is often understood as a fundamental attribute of God, describing His moral perfection and the justice of His...
The Existence of God – Part III
The Bible opens not with proof of God’s existence but underlines that He is very much there and is also the Creator God through Whom this...
Existence of God – Part II
The fact that we are debating the existence of God, is proof enough that God exists. The theory of evolution itself is riddled with holes. It is...
Existence of God- Part I
Science and religion especially God do not go together. The existence of God, for some, is highly polemic. This planet's existence speaks volumes about...
The Lordship of God
The Lordship of God refers to God's supreme authority, sovereignty, and rule over all creation and the lives of individuals. It is directly related to our salvation....
The Eternity of God
According to the dictionary, eternity refers to a state to which time has no application. It is a state of timelessness. The word eternal means "everlasting, having no...
Fear of God
The "Fear of God" as described in the Bible is a central theme and refers to a deep reverence, awe, and respect for God, recognizing His holiness, authority, and supreme...
The Believer of God
The believer of God who believes in the Lord has an unshakeable trust in Him and enjoys a unique relationship with His Master and maker. The word believer is...
The Mercy of God
Mercy and Grace are two sides of the same coin of God’s Love. Mercy is the act of withholding deserved punishment, while grace is the act of endowing unmerited favour....
The Blessings of God
In the Book of Deuteronomy Chapter 28:1-15, the Lord outlines His blessings to His people if they harken to His voice and follow His statutes and commandments....
The Grace of God
God's saving grace is the unmerited Favour of God that reconciles sinners through Jesus Christ. This is not the same as mercy; grace is God's goodness toward sinners,...
Rescue and Help of God – Part IV
The Lord is very particular about His people. Whenever they have been threatened, and have submitted to their Creator God, He has been...
Rescue and Help of from God – Part III
The Lord loves every individual and groups and communities as a whole. His love for His people both individuals and nations is enormous....
Rescue and Help of God – Part II
The greatest help and rescue imparted by God was to save us from the lake of fire and eternal death. Deliverance from sin, rescue from trials,...
Rescue and Help of God- Part I
God rescues His people collectively and individually as well. The rescue of God is not a mass rescue but is aimed at those who worship and trust the...
The Word of God – Part II
John 1:1 introduces to the Word “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The Greek word...
Word of God- Part I
The Bible is called the Word of God. It thus implies and can be considered a direct line of communication from the Lord. Hence, it is divinely inspired by...
The Will of God
At the outset, let us understand that God is good; therefore, whatever God does is good. He is the epitome of goodness. If we go by this truth then the will of God in anything...
The Pleasure of God
It is a great pleasure for God to have a relationship with his created beings. Colossians 1:19 “For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;”...
The Importance of Obedience to God
As Christians, we are fully aware of the fact that we need to obey God. Despite this, we end up on the wrong foot. It could be that we do not understand the...
Obedience to God
If we walk down the spiritual lanes of time, we will realise that disobedience opened the door to sin and the fall of man. The disobedience of Eve led to this pathetic...
The Goodness of God
In Luke 18:19, the Lord says “And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.” To say that God is good...
Faith of God – Part IV
Faith begins with God. It is His gift, not the result of any human effort or achievement. God initiates the relationship between Himself and humans by...
Faith of God – Part III
Hebrews 11:6 states “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of...
Faith of God – Part II
The faith in God is a reflection of our trust in Him, which in turn is based on a true understanding of Who God is. By placing our faith in God, we...
Faith of God- Part I
The Easton’s Bible dictionary defines faith thus “Faith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27;...
The Salvation of God – Part IV
There are many of the opinion that since Jesus died on the ‘Cross of Calvary’, He has paid the penalty of sin. Further, since He...
The Salvation of God – Part III
God is not only the personification of perfect holiness (whose holy character we can never attain on our own or by our works of...
The Salvation of God – Part II
Genesis 3:9-13 “And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I...
The Salvation of God- Part I
In Christianity, salvation (also called deliverance or redemption) is the saving of human beings from sin and its consequences—which include...
Hope in God
All Christians stand on the promises of God. We all hope in the coming of the Lord and eternal life promised to the faithful. John 14:1-3 “Let not your heart be...
The Compassion of God
In Latin, ‘compati’ means “suffer with.” Compassion means someone else’s heartbreak becomes your heartbreak. Another’s suffering...
How to receive the Protection of God
The basic condition to receive the protection of God hinges on belief, trust, and obedience. Our suffering is on account of our sins which have resulted...
Why Trust in God – Part II
The reason why we should trust God is because of what He is. It is human nature to put our trust in ourselves, friends, relatives, finances, connections, etc....
Why Trust God- Part I
Omniscience means God is all-knowing. This means God knows everything, including the past and future. There is nothing that God is unaware of. God knows everything...
The faithfulness of God means God is unchanging in his nature, true to his Word, has promised salvation to his people, and will keep his promises forever. He is worthy of eternal trust no matter...
The Glory of God, as we understand with our limited understanding, is used specifically to describe the greatness of God’s own person and presence. His Glory depicts God’s physical...
Having understood the implication and our stance concerning the third commandment, which is also given in Deuteronomy 5:11 “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: ...
Little knowledge is dangerous and willful misinterpretation of the ‘Word of the Lord’ and observance thereof will lead us to the path of destruction and the ‘Lake of Fire’....
The Bible says that God is Spirit. Therefore, getting to know God is more difficult than getting to know each other. So, if we are still in doubt about the character of God, we may look at the...
The Attributes of God are the character and traits of God as they are revealed to us in the Scriptures. God’s Word, tells us what God is like. Without the authority of the Bible, any attempt...
There are two aspects to what God can do. In the first place, by virtue of being the Uncreated God with unimaginable and unfettered powers, He can do anything whatsoever. The very fact that He...
The word grace in the Bible means “unmerited divine assistance given to human beings for their regeneration or sanctification.” It is “God’s benevolence to the...
The love of God is a prevalent concept both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Love is a key attribute of God in Christianity, even if in the New Testament the expression "God is...
Immutability means that God does not change in any way. He is unchanging and for that reason perfect in every way. Malachi 3:6 “For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore, ye sons of Jacob...
Holy also refers to something or someone that has been separated from the common or set aside for God’s use. Since it is for the Lord, it has to be holy just as God is Holy lest it is...
The holiness of God refers to the unparalleled majesty of His incomparable being and His blameless, faultless, unblemished moral purity. In Christian theology, the word holy has two meanings. The...
According to Cambridge Dictionary Immanence is “the state of being present as a natural and permanent part of something:” The doctrine or theory of immanence holds that the divine...
The word aseity is not found in the Scriptures. The word aseity was first used in the 1690s. "a being by itself, independent existence," 1690s, from Medieval Latin aseitas "state of...
According to Wiktionary, this means “for ever and ever (not comparable) (biblical, Christian liturgy) Eternally; timelessly; with no beginning and no end. (As an intensifier)...
~The Power and the Glory
God is omnipotent. Graham Greene's novel “The Power and the Glory” written in the 1940's is a significant reference to the Lords Prayer which...
Evil is real and not a mere state of mind. Furthermore, we live in a fallen world, which is morally and spiritually degraded. Thus, evil is rampant and we need to be protected from it. Recognizing...
Temptation is the tempters' cup of tea. James 1:13 states “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any...
Mathew 6:12 emphatically states “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” Luke 11:4 also says “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone that is indebted...
Temptation is the tempters' cup of tea. James 1:13 states “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any...
Mathew 6:12 emphatically states “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” Luke 11:4 also says “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone that is indebted...
The Lord’s Prayer is recorded in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. One portion of the prayer says, "Give us today our daily bread" (Matthew 6:11). This has a wide ramification. In...
As human beings, we are prone to think of what is best for us. We fail to comprehend our limits and most of the time depend on human understanding. We need to understand that there is the Creator...
The Jews were living under the misconception that when the Messiah comes, he will free them from the Roman yoke and establish His own kingdom. Similar was the belief of the disciples of Jesus. If...
To pray 'hallowed be Thy Name' means to ask God to let His name be worshipped, exalted, honoured, and adored on earth as it is in heaven. The Angelic hosts cry out in Isaiah 6:3...
The first marriage was solemnized by God in the ‘Garden of Eden’ between Adam and Eve. Thus, the union of two souls in holy matrimony has been in vogue since its inception. Marriage is...
This aspect is discussed in Revelation 13:11-18 “And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. 12 And he...
The stadium could easily house 35-40000 people. It was jam-packed. The stage was crawling with the team of the preacher viz., event manager, team manager, publicity manager, marketing manager,...
Everyday Struggle- How to Overcome
Christianity is not a bed of roses. It is beset with the thorns of satan, who at every step is there to discourage us and take us astray away from the lord....
Everyday Struggle- Why
The history of spiritual struggle takes us back to heaven before the creation of this world. The perfect of perfect creatures created by God was Lucifer. He was also...
Circumcision was introduced during the time of Abraham as a religious rite and a covenant. Genesis 17:10-11 “This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after...
Our thoughts, action, and personalities are based on the positive outlook that is a gift of the Lord and negativity which is the bastion of the devil. The scriptures are full of wisdom on this...
True worship is divorced from formalism and traditionalism. Worship in truth is the opposite of worship based on a myopic, erroneous, and without understanding in entirety and in a broad spectrum...
With the efflux of time, worship had adorned the garb of diverse connotations. It is becoming more and more skewed and misunderstood, so much so, that the youth growing up in this new type of hype...
The right relationship with our Lord and the correct form of worship is the hub around which the entire Christianity revolves. According to Wikipedia worship is ‘In Christianity, worship is...
Life has two sides to a coin. The rich and the successful and the poor and downtrodden. In our excited jubilation, we do not care nor think of the teeming millions who are not so fortunate. The...
There are no prescribed positions or postures for praying to God. Communication with God does not require a certain physical position, but postures do give expression to the attitudes of our...
The Great Almighty is a God who can do anything, even what the human mind cannot fathom. Just by word of mouth, he created the heavens and the earth. Jeremiah 32:17 “Ah Lord GOD! ...
The looking glass never lies and truthfully tells what is what. It may not be the same for the viewer. The viewer may like to see only what he or she wants to see disregarding the rest, which may...
The tongue is one of the strongest members of the body but at the same time a very important organ. The power of the tongue is tremendous. In the book of Genesis, we have learned that just the...
The parable of the tenant and the master is very aptly explained by our Lord and embraces the centrality of his teachings. It appears in Mark 12, Matthew 21, and Luke 20. There was a landowner who...
Mathew 25:31-46 narrates the parable of the sheep and the goats. Mathew 25:31-33 “When the Son of man shall come in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon the...
At the outset, let it be clear that man is not only a special creative work of the Lord but becomes more special as God loves him and wants to have a very close relationship. When we go through...
The entire Christendom firmly believes that the Bible is the Word of God. The Word of God is what the Bible claims to be in I Thessalonians 2:13 “We also thank God constantly for this, that...
The Sanctuary
God commanded Moses, “Let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them.” Exodus 25:8. The sanctuary was built according to the pattern given by God to Moses...
The Remnant – The End time Remnant – Part II
There is no denying the fact that we are living in the end times. The second coming of the Lord is around the corner. It, therefore,...
The Remnant – Different kinds- Part I
The Anchor Bible Dictionary describes remnant as "What is left of a community after it undergoes a catastrophe”. With...
The Quiet Hour
In this busy and noisome world, it is imperative to take out time and spend in the solitude of quietness. Be it nature, hobbies, etc., the need is absolutely necessary. It is a...
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
In this parable, a Pharisee and a tax collector go to the temple to pray. The Pharisee prayed about how good he was, but the tax collector asked...
The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Sower is wonderful in the sense that it tells us about our spiritual standing. Mark 4:1-20 gives us the parable with an earthly story with a...
The Lost Coin
It is exasperating to lose something and not be able to find it. There is this nagging feeling at the back of our heads, that keeps bothering us. When we find the article, it is...
The light
The word light is used 272 times in the Bible. At the time of creation light was created, not by inventions and scientific extravaganza but simply but word of mouth by the...
The Laws of God – Sanctity – Part IV
The Laws of God reveal His character and at the same time reflect His relationship with man. The moral nature of God reflected in Adam’s...
The Laws of God – New versus the Old Covenant – Part III
Redemption from sin is the hub around which all the covenants rotate. Be it the first covenant or the second, in both...
The Law – The New Covenant - Part II
“A covenant is a chosen relationship between two parties based on specific promises” According to the dictionary it is an agreement,...
Euphrates River
Genesis 2:10-14 tells us about the river Euphrates. “And a river went out of Eden to water the garden, and from thence it was parted, and became into four...
The Laws of God – Understanding the Laws - Part I
When we go through the Old Testament, it is worth noting how much God cares for and loves us. For our own good, He put into place a...
Beware – The Modern False Preacher
The stadium could easily house 35-40000 people. It was jam-packed. In the front was a massive stage which was crawling with the team of the preacher...
The Books of Life and Remembrance
Record keeping is an important tool to establish facts, draw conclusions, and document. Such records are also maintained in Heaven in order to decide...
In Luke 11:5-8 Jesus tells this parable of the friend in need in order to communicate the importance of being persistent in prayer. Very similar to this parable is the Parable of the Persistent...
