3. It Provides the Opportunity to Learn from Someone Who May Be Further AlongThe journey of growth in Christ is one that takes place over time. Regardless of how far you go, there are always those who have already gone where you desire to go. These are the best people to surround yourself with.It has long been said that if you want to do something,

Simon and Shuster’sNew York Times him Life Principles Study BibleFirst Amendment LuncheonHe continued, “Whatever drives us to our knees for direction and to ask for help [from God], well, that’s good.” He thanked God for teaching the most important thing in his life, to pray,” and he added he heard God say, “Whatever you will accomplish in life, yo

In the Old Testament, the role of the prophet was often seen as exclusive, with only select individuals chosen and empowered by God to convey his messages to the people. However, the New Testament presents a paradigm shift, emphasizing the democratization of prophecy and the active participation of believers in prophetic ministry. In the New Covena

The prophet laments the absence of justice and righteousness in society. The people grope for the wall like blind people, seeking guidance but finding none. The lack of a moral compass contributes to spiritual darkness and confusion.A turning point occurs, however. Isaiah 59:12-13 sees the people acknowledging their transgressions and iniquities. T

No other high priest has been to heaven. Jesus, the creator of the heavens, has been there. He is there now, seated at the right hand of God the Father.We have a Savior who knows our weaknesses and our temptations. He is there to offer us sympathy and guide us towards a deeper relationship with Him.We can hold fast because, as believers, we have co

The Roles of Both Men and Women First, we should address men’s roles in the church. Men are involved in various functions and responsibilities, but many are “behind-the-scenes” in leadership or support involvement. These important roles provide the focus and impetus for all the ministry efforts which take place within the church, including that whi

If the answer is no, then you are dividing over a temporary issue, and it is not worth it at all.Will this impede their ability to follow Christ?If the answer is yes, then you need to let it go, not just for your own sake but for that of your brother or sister.Having issues and disagreements in the church is not new. The problem is how we handle th

But how can the two coexist in the same character?How can God’s demand for justice be satisfied by extending undeserved mercy to those who have clearly violated His commands and acted unrighteously? What could we possibly do to become righteous before God?The answer is nothing.Nothing we can do will ever be enough to pay the debt we owe or make us

- Plant a community or church garden and invite others to come help till, plant, water, and harvest what grows.- Preserve by canning and/or freeze extras and give liberally to church members, neighbors, food banks, and homeless shelters.- Teach others how to grow a garden and preserve what the Lord has you produce.- Invite those in need to glean fr

We can talk a big game when something is in our circle of concern and we can’t do much about it. We can pretend like we would do something. But if we aren’t doing it locally (within our own circle of responsibility) — we wouldn’t do that distant thing if it suddenly was in our circle of responsibility.Consider disconnecting from many of the things

1. A Spiritually Healthy Christian Will Spend Time in Prayer and Communion with God RegularlyA person cannot claim to be in a relationship with someone they never see, someone they never speak to, and to whom they express zero interest in understanding on a deeper level. Christianity is not just a way to get out of hell; it is the framework through

So, what do we do in the meantime?We pray and ask the Lord to help us live in a manner that glorifies Him while we are still here. That can be an incredible witness to those around us who don’t believe. We can be the kind of person who “suffers well” or stays away from sin and temptation because our eyes are fixed on Jesus–what He is doing for us e

Another misunderstanding is that "a soft answer" implies avoiding direct and honest communication. This is not the case. The verse encourages a gentle and tactful response, but it does not suggest withholding important information or failing to address issues honestly. Healthy communication remains essential in resolving conflicts.Some people might

Learning from the chief priests and teachers of the law that Jesus was to be born in Bethlehem, the Magi continued their journey. Leaving Jerusalem, “the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed” (Matthew 2:9-10).This was no ordinary star. Fir

Considering God’s ForgivenessIs everyone saved? Now, if you are a universalist of some sort we’d need to have a different conversation. My guess is that most of our readers will say that not everyone is saved — only those who are in union with Christ. Or to put that another way, only those who have received God’s forgiveness. Which means that in so

What Are Biblical Virtues? The Apostle Paul’s inspired letter to the Colossians begins by expounding on the supremacy of Christ and that He is the head of the body — the church (Colossians 1:17-18). We were once alienated from Him but now have been reconciled to Him (Colossians 1:21-22). Paul continues in chapter two by telling Christians we are br

Is This Accurate?Indeed, the four gospel accounts do confirm that Isaiah was correct. Not only did God send an unlikely Messiah in the form of a tiny baby born in poverty to insignificant people, but this Messiah was certainly rejected. While his popularity grew because of his healing miracles, the Pharisees and eventually the people as a whole con

Dr. R. C. Sproul said this about our souls, “Humans cannot see the soul, nor can they see, at least ordinarily, joints and marrow. God, however, is not only able to see these parts, He can divide them with His Word.”What Happens to Our Soul After We Die?Jesus and His apostles are very clear about what happens to our soul when we die, and the Apostl

We are the “spiritual toddlers” when our impatience gets the best of us. We react as if it is a life-or-death situation, but Jesus is just stopping by the kitchen on our way to the backyard. He is so faithful. He is with us. He sees things that we cannot understand. When He asks us to be patient, it is for reasons like refining us more into His ima

Finally, Jesus emphasizes the immediacy of some events he mentions: “this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” Jerusalem’s sacking in 70 AD happened roughly 40 years after Jesus’ death. In many biblical passages, 40 years is considered a generation.However, this interpretation of events and “wars and rumors of wars” isn