洁净

In the Bible, the word purity (or “cleanness”) doesn’t just refer to the cleanliness of a body or an object. It also describes a person’s moral or spiritual state, where they are maintained or restored to a condition of blamelessness, holiness, or complete freedom from corruption (Leviticus 10:10; Psalm 51:7; Matthew 8:2; 1 Corinthians 6:11). […]

基督里的真自由

Is “freedom in Christ” a license to do whatever you want, to follow your desires without restraint? Everyone seeks freedom. Especially in the West, freedom is considered the highest virtue. But “freedom in Christ” is different from political, economic, or personal freedom. In fact, some of the most severely oppressed people in history have experienced […]

圣经常用神之名——耶和华沙玛

“And the name of the city from that day shall be: THE LORD IS THERE” (The English Bible has a note: “The name shall be Jehovah-Shammah,” meaning “The Lord is there”) (Ezekiel 48:35). It is the most wondrous thing that the most high and holy God is willing to dwell with humanity. From the very […]

圣殿

The Temple in the Bible refers to the place of worship for God in Jerusalem. The first Temple was built by King Solomon around 969 BC. Before that, during Moses’ time, the Israelites worshipped God in the Tabernacle. King David had long wanted to build the Temple, but God did not permit him because he […]

圣经常用神之名——耶和华沙龙

“Shalom” is a Hebrew word that means “peace.” Jehovah-Shalom means “The Lord is Peace.” The original word for “peace” in the Bible means peace, harmony, no war, no danger, and prosperity. It is often used as a greeting when meeting and a blessing when departing. It means “free from illness or trouble” (Luke 15:27; 5:31), […]

牛膝草和香柏树

Hyssop is an easily grown mint-family herb common in Palestine. In a suitable environment, it can grow to a height of one and a half to three feet. Its stalk is tough, which is why the Chinese name literally means “ox-knee,” as an ox’s knee is a strong point. The plant often grows in cracks […]

圣经里的杯

In ancient times, the primary use of wine was for ancestral and divine offerings, with enjoyment being secondary. When people drank wine together as an act of worship, they often shared a single cup to signify a close relationship with God. The cup was a common vessel in the daily life and rituals of ancient […]

幔子

Based on the detailed account in Exodus 26, we know the veil of the Tabernacle was specially made according to God’s own instructions. It was woven from blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, with cherubim skillfully embroidered on it. The veil hung on four gold-plated acacia wood pillars with gold hooks, which rested […]

圣经常用神之名——耶和华尼西

The name Jehovah-Nissi is first used in Exodus 17 to commemorate the Israelites’ victory over the Amalekites in the desert. Shortly after the Israelites left Egypt, crossed the Red Sea, ate manna, and drank water from the rock in Horeb (at Rephidim), they faced their first battle. The Amalekites came to Rephidim to fight against […]

房角石

[Acts 4:11-12] He is the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:11 quotes Psalm 118:22. When Jewish people built a foundation for a house, they would first […]