What does the Bible say about peace?
Peace is something everyone wants, yet few seem to find. What is peace? It can be defined as “tranquility, harmony, or security.” Depending on the situation, it could mean “prosperity” or “well-being.” Various forms of the word peace are found 429 times in the King James Version of the Bible. There are different types of…
What does the Bible say about beauty?
To define what is beautiful is difficult because beauty is, as the old saying goes, in the eyes of the beholder. What is beautiful to us may be ugly to another. To regard something as beautiful, it must meet our own definition and concept of beauty. The fact that beauty is an individual concept is…
What does the Bible say about coincidence?
The word coincidence is used only once in the New Testament, and it was by Jesus Himself in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In Luke 10:31, Jesus said, “And by a coincidence a certain priest was going down in that way, and having seen him, he passed over on the opposite side.” The word…
What does the Bible say about nightmares / bad dreams?
Nightmares are defined as dreams that produce a strong negative emotional response, such as fear or horror. Nightmare sufferers usually awake in a state of extreme distress, even to the point of a severe physical response—racing pulse, sweating, nausea—and they often are unable to go back to sleep for some time. The causes of nightmares…
What is the significance of vultures in the Bible?
The word vulture in the Bible can refer to birds of prey generally and is not always limited to what we think of as vultures. Several Hebrew words are translated as “vulture” and can also refer to other birds in the raptor family: eagles, hawks, falcons, carrion vultures, and buzzards are all included (Lexham Bible…
What does the Bible say about cannibalism?
Cannibalism is mentioned in the Bible. Although there is no direct statement such as, “Thou shalt not eat human flesh,” the obvious indication from Scripture is that cannibalism is a terrible evil. After the global flood, God gave Noah permission to eat meat. “Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. Just…
What does the Bible say about being in jail or prison?
There are two types of people in jail or prison: those who were wrongfully accused and victimized by an unjust system, and those who are guilty and whose punishment is just according to the system of law they have broken. The Bible has something to say to both the innocent and guilty who are in…
What does the Bible say about competition?
Competition is a prevalent activity around the world today. When people think of competition, it is usually in the context of a sporting event; however, competition takes many other forms as well. Competition takes place in both the physical and spiritual realms. Competition is important for the believer if he is to have spiritual victory…
What does the Bible say about motives?
The Bible has a lot to say about our motives. A motive is the underlying reason for any action. Proverbs 16:2 says, “All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.” Because the human heart is very deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), we can easily fool ourselves about our own motives.…
What does the Bible say about expectations?
Expectations can be high or low, reasonable or unreasonable, good or bad. The Bible speaks of expectations of redemption (Romans 8:19), expectations of judgment (Hebrews 10:27), delayed expectations (Proverbs 13:12a), realized expectations (Proverbs 13:12b), and unrealized expectations (Proverbs 11:7). Jesus told us to expect His return—although the timing of His return is beyond our knowing:…