Praying for Others (Intercessory Prayer)
Every few months I get a message from a friend in India: “This is just a quick note to tell you that your names came up in my prayer diary today… so you were definitely remembered. Do you have any specific requests for us to keep in mind?” It’s amazing to me how often this…
How Should Christians Vote?
Christians receive an opportunity in American culture to participate in the selection of elected officials. Though the Bible does not offer examples of democratic elections and how to participate, it does offer principles relevant to our involvement today. What does the Bible teach regarding the question of how should Christians vote? First, Christians are often…
I Believe in Jesus… Ascended
The Old Testament book of Leviticus lays out detailed instructions for the High Priest on how he is to prepare and present the offerings to the Lord. The details included the specific clothing he wore, how he should wash himself before putting on the garments, the type of animals were to be used for the…
Learning to Pray Using Scripture
Recently I was “assigned” the task of writing one or more articles about prayer. That’s a painful way to discover just how bad your prayer life is! But let me share with you the benefit of my ignorance, and maybe at the same time help myself! So how should you pray? The key is more…
Prayers that Pierce the Ceiling
If you’re like me, you often have those times when your prayers don’t seem to be going anywhere. You feel like you’re just wasting your time, because it doesn’t seem like anyone (Anyone?) is listening. There may be a relatively “simple” fix to the problem.
I Believe in Jesus… Risen!
In his book Affirming the Apostles’ Creed, J.I. Packer poses this intriguing question: “Suppose that Jesus, having died on the cross, had stayed dead. Suppose that, like Socrates or Confucius, he was now no more than a beautiful memory. Would it matter?
I Believe in Jesus… Descended into Hell
“He descended into hell.” This phrase from the Apostles’ Creed is the subject of much debate. Some say it should never have been included, and others say it’s an important part of the Creed. Since there are highly respected scholars on both sides, I am reluctant to take a firm stand. Thus I shall attempt…
I Believe in Jesus… Buried
The next word we will look at in the Apostles’ Creed is “buried.” Why is this word singled out in a list of early Christian beliefs?
How Early Are the Gospels?
Critics argue we don’t have the original Gospels or even the copies of the Gospels. Therefore, they conclude, how can we trust what these writings say?
6 Traits of the Coming Antichrist
Many people have speculated about the identity of the Antichrist. A variety of sources claim to know the Antichrist’s background, personality, and much more. However, many of these connections are rooted in speculation rather than truth. What does the Bible say about the coming Antichrist?
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