What Are the Arguments Against Preterism?As with every argument, there are two sides to the story. We have discussed the for, now let’s look at the against.One argument against preterism is related to a biblical perspective of history. This refers to the belief that God will restore order and reverse the curse of Eden upon his people. Paul tells us

Why Pray with Kids at Bedtime?Prayer is an important faith practice that helps teach children what it means to live for and be in a relationship with Jesus. It is beneficial for children to have good routines in place; this includes creating good habits around spiritual practices, as well. Praying with your child at bedtime can help them see God as

Ecclesiastes 3:4 says there is a time for mourning and a time for dancing. Our Lord does not intend for us to stay in the mourning phase. We are supposed to be dancing.Jesus said in his sermon on the mount in Matthew 5 that blessed were those that mourned, for they would be comforted. This was His promise, and we know that our God never breaks a pr

So what did I do? I went onto dating apps, went on dates, join singles small groups, joined singles Christian groups on Facebook, went on dates friends set up for me, etc.—and I got my heart really broken. Shocker, I didn't find a husband. And so God asked me to return to Nineveh. To return to my singleness and to embrace this season. So I did, and

What Is Integrity? Integrity can be a slippery word to pin down. In fact, it reminds me of an old joke:You invite a philosopher into the room and ask, What is integrity? He says, Integrity is what you’re like when nobody’s around.Next, you invite a businessman and ask him, What is integrity? And he says, Integrity is giving your word and keeping it

What Is the Context of This Verse? Within the context of this verse is a discourse between God and Cain centered around the offering Cain brought before the Lord. Here is what we know from Genesis.“Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. And Abel a

A Father’s Foolish Decision In Judges 11:29-40, we read a story about a father who made a foolish vow that affected the life of his daughter. Jephthah was a leader, a judge of Israel. One day he set out to do battle with the sons of Ammon. Instead of simply asking God to show him favor, he makes a vow that he will “offer up to the Lord” the first t

It’s possible the 24 elders were a symbol then of what was to come. When you read the opening chapter of Revelation, notice how John describes us as kingdom and priests. “Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firs

Peace be with you.Why Is Jesus Known as the Prince of Peace?An Old Testament birth announcement composed by the prophet Isaiah gave Christ one of His many titles, the Prince of Peace. That Bible verse, Isaiah 9:6 (NLT), also tells us “the government will rest on His shoulders.”In our world, few if any governments rule peacefully. The kings, chiefs,

So God calls us to acknowledge that each person is created by Him, in His image, and merits respect simply by being human. He further calls believers to demonstrate His character and our faith in Him by going beyond this and offering respect to others even in the way we disagree.What Does the Bible Say about Disrespect?In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV,

God chose us. Before we knew anything about him, before we had any inkling that he existed or that we needed him or that there was a problem, God chose us (Ephesians 1:4). He sent his Son for us. He loves us with intention, with planning, with purpose.Second, in Paul’s day, a natural-born child could lose their inheritance. An adopted child could n

It’s important to note that Satan is not the opposite of God. God is all-powerful and all-knowing. Satan can only be in one place at a time and isn’t able to read our thoughts. This is why he has his army to carry out his evil tasks. However, demons can’t override God’s plan and take over without permission. Jesus already overcame and is ultimately

Satan’s Ultimate Origin Where does Satan come from? Some have proposed that the power of evil, symbolized by Satan, is an eternal principle of the universe that is contending with God for power and authority over the universe. But this is contrary to what we see described in the Bible, where God is omnipotent and sovereign over all things.The Bible

“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.’ And it was so” (Genesis 1:24).When God created the animals on the earth, the sky, and the sea, he spoke them into existence. He said let there be and there was. H

How Did the Bible Come Together? There are three different concerns when this question is asked. From a Roman Catholic perspective, there are seven books which those of a Protestant persuasion do not consider to be inspired, so these books are “missing” from their Bible. From an Latter Day Saints’ perspective, the entire Book of Mormon is “missing.

What Does Baptism Symbolize?The New Testament offers great wisdom and guidance to help us understand the purpose of baptism. Baptism is for the forgiveness of sins (See: Acts 2:38). When we are baptized, we repent by turning from our sinfulness and receive the forgiveness that Jesus provided through his death and resurrection.Baptism is a symbol of

Ed Jarrett from Christianity.com shares that beauty is overemphasized in the culture. Today and businesses spend billions of dollars on the cosmetic industry. He shares how God tells us in 1 Timothy 4:8 that physical efforts have value, but the spiritual life of a Christ-follower has greater eternal benefit.We need to not only be careful about fall

3. “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love.” John 15:94. “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’" Exodus 19:5-6a5. “Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who wal

Summary: Jesus was angry with the religious establishment (Sadducees), the primary teachers of the law (Pharisees), and his own disciples—and all for the same reason: they were keeping vulnerable people away from God. Warning: they were all religious people…like you and me.4 and 5. Sickness and DeathThere are two other times the gospels use some fo

Waiting Accomplishes a Great Work in Us I personally have found it to be a fact of my life, that whenever I have walked into a fast-food restaurant or I am in a convenience store with one or two items to be checked out, I find myself either stuck in an exceedingly long line, or else directly behind that one person spending more time at the cashier