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The Gospel Simplified: The Path to Salvation

Verse by Verse Ministry International is regularly asked about the Gospel. What is it, and why does it matter? The gospel is the life-changing message of Jesus Christ—a message of hope, love, and redemption. In this article, we’ll break down th…
15 August 2024
I'm struggling, do you have advice?

As the world faces many trials and tribulations, VBVMI would like to offer some encouragement through the eternal word of God. It is our hope that some will use this as a means of guidance through any difficult situation or through any temptation or…
10 August 2024
Is Sunday the "Lord's Day"?

The one and only time the Bible refers to the "Lord's Day," is in Revelation, Chapter 1: REV. 1:10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet, REV. 1:11 saying, “Write on a scroll what you…
2 August 2024
When is the feast of First Fruits?

The Hebrew calendar is lunar-based, which simply means it calculates how long it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth. In the Jewish calendar, each new month begins with the molad, which means “birth” in Hebrew. It took many years to accuratel…
1 August 2024
Who has replaced Lucifer in his role?

Unfortunately, the Bible does not exclusively suggest that Lucifer was a choir leader. Many scholars refer to the King James Version of the Bible to defend Lucifer as the Heavenly choir master, although, when we look at the Hebrew text it doesn't ad…
1 August 2024
What was the "tent of meeting"?

When considering the location of the “tent of meeting”, we must first keep in mind the terms and definitions being used as well as a timeline of events, which we will discuss in a moment. The Hebrew word for “tent of meeting” is ohel (אֹ֫הֶל) and …
1 August 2024
Is Hallelujah the highest praise?

While it is common among the Christian communities to believe Hallelujah is the highest form of praise to our Heavenly Father, we must be careful to place ratings on worship to our heavenly Father. The expression of worship is not measured by the wo…
1 August 2024
Is it wrong to take an oath?

The topic of taking vows in Christian contexts, such as pastors, priests and missionaries taking vows, can be understood from many aspects, including scriptural interpretation, historical context, and church tradition.  First, let us look at…
1 August 2024
Should the man be the one to provide for the home?

In Genesis 2:18-25, we recognize that God establishes roles for both the male and female in the context of stewarding the work of the garden and partnering together under the instructions of God. In the ending verses of Genesis 2:23-25 we see the on…
7 March 2024
What caused Old Testament believers to do anything righteous or pleasing to God?

First, the Holy Spirit has always been required to bring a person to saving faith and also to glorify God, whether before or after Christ's death and resurrection. It was this way for the believing in Israel: IS. 44:2 Thus says the LORD who made…
6 March 2024