what does the bible say?Doctors are a regular part of our modern lives. They treat us when we are sick and help us to stay healthy. The Bible mentions physicians about a dozen times (Genesis 50:2; Jeremiah 8:22; Matthew 9:12). None of them, when interpreted correctly, say anything negative about a Christian going to the doctor. Multi......

Bible Verses About Converting to ChristianityThe Call to FaithIn our journey towards faith, we often find ourselves feeling a gentle but firm call towards something greater than ourselves. This “call to faith” is God reaching out, inviting us to embrace His love. When we read the verses that embody this call, we see that ......

1. Run to God When You Need Wisdom We are not God, and His thoughts and ways are often beyond us (Isaiah 55:8-9). But that does not mean we shouldn’t run to Him when we get confused, or when we desperately need His perspective for decisions or to deal with tough circumstances. The writer of Proverbs said we should not lean on our own......

Ultimately, a relativistic approach to religions crumbles under the same difficulty as relativism in general—it is a self-defeating philosophy. Relativism proceeds on the idea that ultimate or universal truth is non-existent, but the claim that there is no universal truth is itself a universal truth. Further, relativism is incapable ......

Over time, the understanding of Jesus’ identity evolved, especially within the framework of the early Church. Early Christians grappled with the nature of Christ—was He simply a prophet, or was He something more divine? The Nicene Creed, established in 325 A.D., formulated the belief that Jesus is “true God from true God,”......

Be prepared to make sacrifices for a cause. Too many great ideas die because people don’t invest time, money, and energy into following through on them. When God calls you to support a cause, he will provide what you need to do it – but not necessarily all that you want. Hamilton’s Yorktown experience exemplifies that. He and others ......

2. Lack of Spiritual Discernment“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).When you consider the groups who use crystals, you will notice they all have one thi......

Darrell BockSteve HamWhy Did Jesus Have to Be Broken on Our Behalf?The answer to this question has its roots in Genesis 3, and from it springs the Gospel. God’s creation was good, until sin entered when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. And now, we are all born sinners (Psalm 51:5), both in Adam, the first man as our representative head, a......

Bible Verses About My Identity In ChristWe Are Children of GodRecognizing that we are children of God is fundamental to our identity in Christ. It assures us that we do not have to earn our place in God's heart; instead, we are embraced as beloved sons and daughters. This deep relationship gives us confidence and purpose, allowing us......

Krampus is a demonic figure birthed from Austrian/Eastern European folklore that can be summarized as "the anti-Santa Claus." According to this mythos, while St. Nicholas (classic Santa Claus) spreads joy and gives presents to good boys and girls at Christmas time, Krampus visits homes to punish disobedient children. The appearance o......