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Theology
Some Christians hope that they are good enough to have eternal life. The Apostle John addressed this concern and taught that we can know that we have eternal life. He explained the basis on our salvation: And the testimony is… Continue Reading →
Popular advice often enjoins us follow our heart. In the Scriptures, the heart often refers to one’s inner person encompassing our thoughts, feelings, and volition. The desire of our heart may be reliable (Psalm 37:4) or our heart may lead… Continue Reading →
God has outlined standards for His people in the first five books of the Bible known as the Torah. These books describe how sinful mankind may have a relationship with a holy God. Moses summarized what God requires of His… Continue Reading →
People look for safety and security in a variety of places. It’s wise to be prepared for the storms of life, but we must understand that we cannot prepare for every contingency. This should not cause us to despair, but… Continue Reading →
“One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.” Ps. 27:4… Continue Reading →
Many people view Jesus as a great man – a paragon of moral virtue. Others view Jesus as the consummate teacher as the crowds were amazed at His teaching. There is a reluctance on the part of some however, to… Continue Reading →
As we consider the intentions of our hearts we see that apart from the grace of God, each of can think and act in horrific ways. God knows our fleshly desires, that’s why He provided a Savior. The prophet Isaiah… Continue Reading →
Students of the Bible refer to a scarlet thread of redemption that runs through the Old and New Testament. Jesus declared this truth as He spoke to the Jewish people: For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me; for… Continue Reading →
What enables us to persevere in the face of adversity? If this life is all there is, then it may seem pointless to go through hardship. The author of Ecclesiastes came to this logical conclusion as he considered life apart… Continue Reading →
Have any of us ever searched online for just the right item—quality, size, style, price, etc., and actually found it—only to see those dreaded words underneath the name—OUT OF STOCK?! It’s downright disheartening! And it’s not just product sellers that… Continue Reading →
There is freedom in the life of a Christian. It is not freedom to do as we please, rather it is a freedom to do as we ought. In the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he described their… Continue Reading →
A great frustration of life is knowing what we want to do, but instead we do the very thing we don’t want to do. If you have ever been on a diet, then you can relate to this dilemma. Don’t… Continue Reading →
What’s your motive for doing good deeds? Many people believe that doing good deeds enables them to earn favor with God. We may think if our good deeds outweigh our bad deeds then God will accept us. The problem is… Continue Reading →
Our personalities are an amalgam of a multitude of factors. Our personal temperament, environment, and significant emotional events combine to determine our beliefs and behaviors. These factors may be contaminated by false teaching and traumatic events that can lead to… Continue Reading →
People have a tendency to cling to their concept of God rather than a humble acknowledgment that God is greater than our finite understanding of Him. God is omniscient and He is sovereignly working all things in accordance with His… Continue Reading →
