Did Jesus Say We Need to Fast for Serious Petitions?

Matthew 17:14-21 describes Jesus healing a demon-possessed boy after the disciples’ failed attempt. When they ask, Jesus tells the disciples their faith was too small to cast out the demon. The passage emphasizes the power of faith, even in small amounts like a mustard seed, to perform miracles. It also highlights Jesus’s frustration with the […]

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Is Eternal Life Possible?

In two of my prior blogs (“Do You Understand God’s Promises About Heaven?” at https://jmhowington.com/2025/05/17/do-you-understand-gods-promises-about-heaven/ , and “Why Will There Be No Marriage in Heaven?” at https://jmhowington.com/2025/06/03/why-will-there-be-no-marriage-in-heaven/ ), I discussed how Jesus explained that the Sadducees’ ignorance of God’s power led them to the conclusion that there is no such thing as resurrection. And that

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Why Will There Be No Marriage in Heaven?

In Mark 12:25-27, Jesus refutes the Sadducees’ understanding of the resurrection and afterlife and asserts that in the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Jesus corrects the Sadducees’ understanding of the resurrection, stating that in the afterlife, people will not be engaged in earthly marital relationships. This contrasts with the Sadducees’

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Do You Understand God’s Promises About Heaven?

Sometimes, a superficial understanding, or a great knowledge slightly misguided/bios, about the Scriptures and the power of God can lead to wrong ideas, bad doctrine, or false teaching. Even priests, Bible scholars, and those who have devoted years to Bible study can be mistaken because they failed to open their minds to the message God

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Does Sin Worsen Depending on Whom We Sin Against?

The Book of Obadiah delivers a compelling message about God’s judgment on Edom and the vindication of His people. Obadiah clearly shows that God’s wrath and judgment came upon Edom for mistreating a “brother” nation. It highlights the theme of divine judgment against Edom, a nation descended from Esau, who is emblematic of pride and

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