Do We Go Directly to Heaven When We Die?
When We Die in Christ, Do We Go Directly to Heaven? There are several passages in the New Testament which indicate just that.
5 Ways to Live for Christ at Work
For most of us, we spend more of our waking hours at our job than any other area. Does God care about our actions at work? Scripture offers ample information to encourage us to use our vocation as a mission. These five principles highlight some ideas we can put into practice to serve the Lord…
How Do We Know There Is Only One True God?
The Bible does not teach any form of tritheism or polytheism, as in the Mormon faith, but that there is only one true God from all eternity. As Jesus taught: “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” (John 17:3).
What is the Book of Life?
Philippians 4: 13 says, “Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.” What is this Book of Life and how do we get our names in it?
Love the Lord with All Your Mind: The Biblical Call to a Christian Worldview
Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love the Lord with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind (Matthew 22:37). Many messages focus on loving God with our heart and soul, yet an emphasis on loving the Lord “with all your mind” is often neglected. Scripture notes at least…
Love Your Digital Neighbor as Yourself
Do you find yourself tired of negative comments on social media? Maybe you’ve made a few yourself. How would God have us use social media? What guidelines does the Bible provide? While today’s social media did not exist in the first century, Jesus communicated an important story that holds powerful lessons regarding what we post,…
How Do We Speak the Truth in Love?
Today’s politically correct culture encourages us to accept all views and beliefs as equally valid. However, the Bible clearly teaches there are many areas where right and wrong is not a matter of opinion. We are instead commanded to speak God’s truth. In Ephesians 4:15, the apostle Paul teaches believers are to “speak the truth in love.” Rather than giving in to social pressure, we are to stand firm regarding our Christian convictions. Yet many have questions regarding the best way to proceed in this area. How can we speak God’s truth in love?
4 Ways to Speak the Truth in Love
Today’s politically correct culture encourages us to accept all views and beliefs as equally valid. However, the Bible clearly teaches there are many areas where right and wrong is not a matter of opinion. We are instead commanded to speak God’s truth. In Ephesians 4:15, the apostle Paul teaches believers are to “speak the truth…
The Influence of Technology on Bible Usage
The Barna Group’s “State of the Bible 2018” study focused on seven key findings regarding views of the Bible by American Christians. Of great significance is its findings on the use of technology to read the Bible. A close look reveals four key ways technology influences Bible usage among American today. Influence 1: Internet Usage…
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