Get an up-close look at Biblical truths and learn how to apply God’s word to your everyday life, so that you can connect with God’s word in a more meaningful way. We aim to provide interesting “the facts” and spiritual insight to give you the tools to live a more joyful, blessed life.
When did you first ask what is the meaning of life? Trying to answer that question might have helped bring you to Christ. Solomon the wise asked that question about three thousand years ago when he wrote the Book Of Ecclesiastes.
When sincere Christians get together to talk about their faith, the topic of faith verses works is often discussed. Are works important? Is Faith without works enough?
Bible scholars and Christians throughout the centuries have often been puzzled by Jesus’ last words which He spoke on the Cross…After all, if Jesus was the Son of God and if He had a perfect connection to God the Father, how could He have felt abandoned?
We speak the word at church. We hear it. When we have fellowship with other Christians. We also read this word in scripture. That word is … Amen!
The doctrine of the Trinity states that there is one God who eternally exists as three distinct Persons — the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Early in the Book of Acts we learn of a married couple named Ananias and Sapphira. Their story does NOT have a happy ending because they lied. What was their lie and how did they suffer for it?
The truth is that there is value in the trials that God sends us. These trials are not sent to punish us, but to purify and strength us. They will ultimately draw us closer to Christ.
Christians know that Jesus is the THE WAY to draw closer to God. Let’s take a deeper look at the context of this scripture to see what it reveals.
Pastor, best-selling author, Christian apologist, and servant of Christ – Pastor Timothy J. Keller passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. Pastor Keller, founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, was a neo-Calvinest who’s masterful use of both reason and faith created best-selling books and powerful sermons that brought people to deeper levels of faith in Christ.
ible study is an important discipline that can help us grow in our walk with Christ. But it can be a little overwhelming, especially to new Christians. But studying scripture does not have to be an impossible task. You can make Bible study fun, productive, and edifying if you…Just Use S.O.A.P.
Can you even imagine being a disciple of Jesus as He tells you that He will be leaving you? But Jesus took some of the sting out of the conversation by telling His disciples that the Father would send the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ name.
When reading the Bible, it can sometimes be helpful to look at the original Greek and Hebrew words to get a better understanding of what scripture is really trying to reveal to us. One example of this is found in the gospel of Luke.
When learning a new language, idiomatic expressions can be confusing. At times we run into the same problem of idioms when reading the Bible. And this can get in the way of our understanding of what scripture is really telling us.
The idea of being born again can be mystifying, especially for non-Christians and new Christians. But God makes clear what this miraculous transformation is all about through scripture. Very simply, it is when a person becomes a new creation by accepting Jesus Christ and being filled with the Holy Spirit.
It only takes about fifteen minutes to read The Letter Of Paul to the Ephesians. But the spiritual truth in this small book will yield a lifetime of blessing.
We all know that reading and studying the Bible helps us grow in our walk with Christ. Topical Bible study is a particular method to grow in our knowledge of scripture. Topical Bible study provides a way to focus on one particular theme – such as sin, prayer, love, or forgiveness – and take a deep dive into that theme.
Most Bible-reading Christians know the rapture is a source of great hope and joy to Christians … and a source of debate. The actual word “rapture” does not appear in the Bible. The word rapture comes from the Greek word “harpazo,” which means to be caught up. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with God’s trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first, 1
We praise God when we are full of His joy. And praising God then increases our joy. Psalm 4:7 You have put gladness (joy) in my heart, more than when their grain and their new wine are increased. Scripture is clear that giving God praise should be as natural to us as breathing.
Have you ever heard of exegesis? If you read or study the Bible, chances are you’re practicing exegesis and don’t even know it. Exegesis has important significance to Bible-loving Christians. It means a critical interpretation and “pulling out” of information to properly interpret scripture
Any Bible-reading Christian knows of the unforgivable sin. And some Christians may have worried that they have unknowingly committed it. The Gospel of Matthew details how Jesus condemned a group of Pharisees for committing the unpardonable sin of blaspheming against the Holy Spirit.
Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code is a bestselling novel that got a lot wrong about an important event in Christian history … the Council Of Nicea. What Was The Council Of Nicea And Why Did It Matter? The Roman Emperor Constantine called this first ecumenical council in 325 AD to bring church unity.
A lie found in Matthew 28:13 provides strong evidence that Jesus truly died on the cross and was resurrected. And Here Is The Lie That Should Strengthen Our Faith!
Are you human? If so, you’ve sinned. Understanding the nature of sin must be important because the word “sin” appears in the Bible about 400 times. But what is sin exactly? The Hebrew word for sin is Khata. It means a failure to achieve a goal or to miss a target. The first mention of sin in the Bible is in reference to Cain’s sacrifice to God …
The Gospel of Mark was written for a unique audience – Romans. It was written for Romans around 65 to 70 CE (AD) to give Romans compelling reasons to follow Christ, while providing a framework for understanding the Christian faith. Since Romans at that time favored short, crisp writing centered around action – not dialogue – the Gospel of Mark is deliberately short.
Have you ever heard fellow Christians call themselves an apologist? That doesn’t mean they go around apologizing about loving Christ. An apologist – and the practice of apologetics – is about being prepared to defend the Christian faith and explain why one believes in Christ.
Have you ever wondered if Christian baptism is important? Here are seven reasons why full immersion baptism is important to a Christian’s life and faith.
Race car drivers are taught – DON’T LOOK AT THE WALL. Look where you WANT to go. Race cars tend to move in the direction of the driver’s sight and focus. It’s the same way for Christians! Should we focus on our problems, worries, and fears? Or should we focus on God’s promises, love, and guidance?
Matthew wanted to make the case that Jesus was – in fact – the Messiah that the Israelites had been waiting for. Matthew wanted to establish that Jesus fulfilled every promise and prophesy that the Old Testament had established.
You’re bound to encounter in your Christian walk something that Jesus had to contend with – Religious Legalism. A definition of Christian Legalism is the idea that by doing good works or by obeying the law, a person earns salvation. It also includes the obsessive following of “the law” while losing sight of the spirt of the law
Most Bible-reading Christians know that King Solomon was known for his wisdom. God said to Solomon in a dream that he would give Solomon whatever he asked for. The Bible tells us that wisdom is the ability to tell the difference between good and evil. The Bible tells us that wisdom has very real benefits.
Why don’t some people pray enough? Some might feel that their prayers are not heard. Others might say they don’t have enough time. And still others might think they don’t know how. The simple truth is a sincere prayer from a righteous person is always heard. A perfect example of this is the shortest prayer uttered in the Bible.
The New Testament is a God-inspired record of the life and teachings of our savior, Christ Jesus. But Jesus’ story does not start with the New Testament. Jesus is God and was there with Father God at the time of creation. John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Following all Ten Commandments is exceptionally critical to our spiritual well-being. But when a commandment makes it into the TOP 3, we know to pay attention to it. Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
Most Christians know of Jesus’ words, recorded by John in the book of Revelation … Revelation 3:15-16 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So because thou art lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spew thee out of my mouth.
Have you ever felt like God was playing an elaborate game of Hide And Seek with you? There are times when we feel His presence is so real.
Reading God’s word will allow you to gain knowledge and understanding. But meditating on scripture will give God’s word time to transform you.
Matthew takes great effort to show that accepting Jesus as the Messiah does not mean that Israelites had to abandon their Jewish traditions
Bible study and reading will bring you more peace, joy, and blessing to your life.
Jesus is our model for how to live and how to serve God. When John 11:35 tells us “Jesus wept” we realize that Jesus was a person of empathy.
We all battle temptation and have problems. We can be grateful, though, that God has given us a WEAPON to CUT our struggles down to size.
By acknowledging the holiness of God’s name, we are properly praising God. The proper handling of the name of God is so important, it is commanded by God.
Some mistakenly understand 1 Timothy 6:10 to mean that “money is the root of all evil” … but the verse clearly states that it’s not money, but LOVE of money that’s the problem
Satan is the villain who tricked Adam and Eve and he has been creating distance between humankind and God ever since.
Kabbalah is an ancient Jewish wisdom that provides extra layers of meaning and understanding to Biblical truths.
The Beatitudes are a series of blessings found in the fifth chapter of the gospel of Matthew. The word Beatitude, in fact, comes from the Latin word beatitude which means blessedness.
Names have always revealed secrets and information. You can see this in stories. The story Cinderella centers around a girl who is forced by her wicked stepmother to constantly clean.
Countless people value the Old Testament beyond measure. But there is one chapter that is purposefully ignored by some – even by very religious people.
Would you like PRACTICAL advice to live your best life? Look to further than the PRACTICALLY perfect book of Proverbs. This beloved book provides sound wisdom for a joyful life filled with more blessing
For centuries people have been turning to the Bible for wisdom, truth, and connection to God’s word. And, now, in this digital age, reading and connecting to the Bible has become easier than ever.
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What did Isaiah the prophet know eight centuries before Jesus was born? And – MORE IMPORTANT – why should this amazing fact give you reason to rejoice?
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