1. God Is Holy, or Set Apart, from Everything Else That ExistsGod created everything. Nothing pre-dated Him and nothing will come after Him. All living beings – even spiritual beings like the angels – owe their lives to Him and His love and willingness to create. There is no one like God.He is also untouched by sin, unlike everything in creation wh

Like all believers, the Colossians lived in a world that bombarded them with earthly concerns, distractions, and competing worldviews. Paul’s exhortation to “set your mind on things above” is a strategic countermeasure. He gives them a spiritual discipline guarding them from getting trapped by the temporal and transient.Does ‘Set Your Mind on Thing

The title “Lord” further heightened the proclamation’s significance. The Old Testament used the term “Lord” with God, signifying divine authority and sovereignty. It points to a figure who held dominion not just over earthly realms, but the entire cosmos. The Messiah would also bring all nations (Jews and Gentiles) unto a knowledge of God.To the sh

Second, the Romans Road provides a systematic progression to outline Gospel components. As the name suggests, the Romans Road takes the hearers on a path—from sin and death to Jesus and life. This step-by-step approach makes the Gospel message accessible and easily understood for believers and non-believers.Third, the Romans Road’s simplicity and c

“A few weeks ago, you had to tempt him to unreality and inattention in his prayers: but now, you will find him opening his arms to you and almost begging you to distract his purpose and benumb his heart. He will want his prayers to be unreal, for he will dread nothing so much as effective contact with [God]. His aim will be to let sleeping worms li

But let’s make this clear: operating under such a mindset does not mean that one is possessed; but they have allowed themselves to be taken by seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. Deception is deception. But deception concerning Christ, who is the very foundation of Scripture, can send you off in several wrong directions doctrinally. One noted

While how old Joseph was when he married Mary is not specifically told to us, we do know that Joseph was chosen as the earthly father of Jesus because his family line would lead Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, the city of David, for Jesus’ birth.We are also told Joseph was faithful to the law (Matthew 1:19) and obedient to the commands of the Lord (M

1. Keep It in Proper PerspectiveThe first key is to understand how serious the matter is. There is a difference between heresy and error.Some have spoken of theological triage. When someone comes into the emergency room, they are assessed to see how serious the concern. Someone with a gaping wound from a shooting will take precedence over the teena

What Gives Christians the Mind of Christ?Reading, studying, and meditating on Scripture is foundational because we find Christ’s thoughts, actions, and perspectives there. We continue to increase our capacity for God’s wisdom as we develop spiritual disciplines such as cultivating a consistent prayer life (Luke 5:16), serving others sacrificially (

Colossians also reminds us about false teachers. The glory belongs to God, not humans. When we consider actions to take or words to speak, if God is not at the forefront and the glory is not given to Him, then there is falsehood. Living for self instead of God will not bring peace and joy.“Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the wo

While Jesus was indeed God incarnate, His relationship with God the Father goes beyond the earthly incarnation. The Bible reveals that Jesus, as God the Son, had an eternal and intimate relationship with God the Father.In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, "And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world beg

Jesus began with an invitation to come and believe in Him. Jesus longs for as many people as possible to have a saving belief in Him. Before He departed from the earth, He left His disciples with the great commission. They were to go into all nations, telling people about Him and making more disciples, and baptizing in the name of the Father, Son,

"The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him. As far as t

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them” (Acts 16:25).They prayed and sang hymns – they prayed and they praised – in a public demonstration of their faith and trust in God, in the midst of dire circumstances. Even when their minds were under assault, when what they were going t

The Bible also says, “And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights” (Jonah 1:17). Other translations say, “prepared a great fish.” The implication being this creature could have been developed by the Lord specifically for this purpose, and no such being has existed since

The Spirit of God dwells within the hearts of all believers (Romans 5:5). He enables mere humans to have spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:27-28). He empowers us to live out His fruit (Galatians 5:22-23). We read in Genesis 1:2 that the Spirit of God hovered over the water, and the Holy Spirit is heavily tied to baptism. We read of the Baptism of t

We have grace upon grace in Him (John 1:16) Even though we are humans who fail daily, His grace is sufficient and more than enough for us.4. Sola Fide | Faith AloneSola fide is faith alone. When we try to bring something to the table for our own salvation it is equivalent to filthy rags. Isaiah 64:6 says, “All of us have become like one who is uncl

Christians have a different perspective because we know the power of prayer. God can change hearts and heal wounds in very unique ways. Although physical pain will linger and emotional pain might need outside help, praying for these men and women is a start. So let prayer help guide you and remind you of these amazing veterans.Bible Verses to Honor

1. God Is Whatever We Make of Him/Her/It In Exodus 3:14, Moses encounters God through a burning bush. He calls Moses to give a message of deliverance to the people. Moses asks, “who should I say sent me.” God’s response is filled with theological implications. He says, “Tell them, I AM has sent me to you.” One of the implications of this is that Go

Even poor health is a trait of envy, as seen in Proverbs 14:30. While this may sound like an exaggeration, medical evidence supports the idea. In The Evidence of God in an Expanding Universe, Dr. Paul Adolph states, “Some of the most important causes of so-called nervous diseases which psychiatrists recognize are guilt, resentment (an unforgiving s