4. Salvation in Jesus Restores Us Back to a Relationship with God, as It Was in the GardenHow Can We, as Parents, Explain the Gospel to Our Children?Author Sheila Alewine is a pastor’s wife, mother, and grandmother of five. She and her husband lead Around The Corner Ministries, which serves to equip Christ-followers to share the gospel where they l

PurimXerxes was assassinated in 465 B.C. (along with his oldest son) by members of his court, and his minister, Artabanus was one of the assassins. One of his other sons retained power as Artaxerxes I.

Will We Be Physically Resurrected Like Christ Was?So, if we are united with Jesus in death, how are we united with Him in resurrection? First Thessalonians give us detailed insight into what that meeting will be.How Does This Verse Give Us Hope?Though some might be concerned about Romans 6:5, saying we will be in likeness of Jesus’s death, our conc

4 Steps to Help You Forgive Others 1. PerspectiveThe journey to forgiveness begins with approaching it from the right perspective. Here is the first thing I want you to understand about forgiveness: forgiveness is a can’t not a won’t. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard people say I can’t forgive that person. I have even said it myself.

For this reason, it is difficult to classify something as a mortal sin—because the Bible does not do it for us.Is There Any Sin that Isn’t Mortal Sin?The challenge with mortal sin is that all sin can fit into this category. In the book of James, he wrote this verse:“For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of bre

Can Women Be Deacons?Is the deaconate meant to include women? Godly pastors and theologians disagree about what the Bible teaches concerning this. When referring to an official role, many say it is open to both men and women, while the office of elder is reserved for men. They argue that nowhere in Scripture is there a prohibition against women ser

2. Value RestSometimes we think we are the Energizer bunny, and we can keep going, and going, and going. I have news for you, you are not and at some point, you are going to need rest or your body is going to give out. When God established the Sabbath, it was not just a holy day, he was establishing a principle of rest. It is wise to shut off the g

The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in biblical literature. Thus, the "Seven Spirits" could represent the perfect and complete nature of God’s Spirit, omnipresent and all-encompassing.Churches:Another perspective connects the Seven Spirits with the seven churches to which John writes in Revelation. This interpretation sugge

10. Matthew 6:33 Verse: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Context:Meaning:Verse:Context:Meaning: Verse:Context: Meaning: 7. Proverbs 3:5-6 Verse:“Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths

The Cross Is Central to the Christian Faith How we understand and grasp Christ crucified is essential. The very fact that Jesus Christ died on the cross is a historical fact. Yet, it is not just another event in history. The cross of Christ is where the sin of the world was placed upon the sinless Son of God. Jesus died whilst we were still sinners

Do We See Revivals Anywhere in the Bible?We see revivals throughout the Bible. In the book of Exodus, after the people rebelled and worshipped a golden calf when Moses took such a long time on Mount Sinai, Moses and the people repented and begged God for mercy. Moses’s intercession and their mass worship is one example of a revival in the Old Testa

And out of the desert comes a strange guy with a strange diet. And he’s proclaiming repentance and a new day that is dawning. And then we read of the baptism of this Jesus of Nazareth. And a voice from heaven says, “This is my beloved Son.” He has the same identity as the people in Exodus. Remember what the Lord said to Pharaoh. “This is my beloved

3. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek” (Romans 1:16).We know our mission in life is to share the good news of the gospel. It’s clear from the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20. But sometimes it’s not the first thought on my mind when I wake

Why Did God Rescue Us, and from What?For those who reject the extension of grace made by Jesus’ death, and who refuse to place their hope in His resurrection, they must face the consequences of their sins. To enter into the kingdom of the Son, where Jesus is king, someone must be righteous and have a relationship with the king. If they did not repe

3. The Fear of the Lord Brings Knowledge of Christ: ChristologyJesus Christ is the virgin-born, Prince of Peace, Son of God and Son of Man (viz., the promised Messiah to save the world) who lived the life I could never live, and died the death that should have been mine. He is the Mediator of the New Testament of Gods grace who stands as my Advocat

“The righteous lead blameless lives;blessed are their children after them” Proverbs 20:7“By wisdom a house is built,and through understanding it is established;through knowledge its rooms are filledwith rare and beautiful treasures” Proverbs 24:3-4“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Tal

Why Do Only a Few Follow the Path to Life?Many will think they can get to heaven on their own good efforts, or because they do what God wants without inviting Him into their lives. But Jesus makes it clear in these verses that following the true Christian lifestyle is not one that is easy or one that uses our good works to get there.What Does This

We’d like to close the story here, wouldn’t we? Jonah gets a second chance. He gets it right. Nineveh is restored. The prophet is also restored. All is well. But it doesn’t close here, because God isn’t after mere obedience. This is a story about the heart of Jonah, not the actions of Jonah. Yes, Jonah was a prophet, but he really never got it. It

Who Was Seth?Genesis 4:25-26 picks up after the story of Cain’s family and says that Adam and Eve had another son named Seth. After Seth was born, Eve said, “God has granted me another son in place of Abel, whom Cain killed” (Genesis 4:25). Seth later had a son named Enosh (Genesis 4:26), and genealogy in Genesis 5 focuses on Seth’s descendants, en

“Fear not, for I am with you;Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you,Yes, I will help you,I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”“For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’”Micah Maddox is a wife, mama, friend, Bible teacher, and author of a James: Tired, Tested, Torn, a