Why Americans Attend Church: Data and Discussion
A Pew Research study released this week noted the top reasons Americans attend church worship services. The most common answers include: 81% attend to become closer to God 69% attend so their children will have a moral foundation 68% attend to “make me a better person” 66% attend for comfort in times of trouble/sorrow Interestingly,…
What Does the Bible Really Say about Immigration?
Immigration has become a heated word in recent American politics. Some want to “build a wall,” while others desire to “open doors” for those who seek to enter the United States. During this political battle, some have turned to using Bible verses to justify both sides of the debate, even using the same verses to prove opposing views.
What’s the Best Way to Approach Studying Different Theories on the Rapture?
Sometimes you read something by a pre-tribulationist and you say, “That really sounds convincing.” Then you pick up something by a mid-tribulationist and you say, “Well, that sounds good, too.” And then a little while later, you hear a post-tribulationist give a sermon and you say, “He really sounds like he’s on target, too.” How do you make up your mind as to which position is right and which position is wrong?
4 Keys to Overcoming Temptation
Let’s face it—we all encounter temptation. Even Jesus dealt with direct temptation from Satan. Temptation clearly exists, but how do we overcome it? In Matthew 4, Jesus defeated three specific temptations. A look at how Jesus responded offers four keys for overcoming temptation in our own lives today. Key #1: Prepare in Advance Jesus faced…
Why Is Hell Eternal?
First, hell is eternal because sin, though finite by itself, is primarily committed against an infinite God; the punishment must therefore also be infinite. Among men there are differences of both sin and its punishment, depending on the kind of sin and the one sinned against. It is not the same thing to tell a white lie as to murder a young child; nor is it the same thing to sin against the king or a neighbor. Threaten the life of your neighbor’s dog and it may anger your neighbor, but threaten the life of the King and it will cost you your life. Now imagine committing a sin against a God of endless, infinite holiness…
Does Jesus Promise That He Will Return Some Day?
Look at John 14:1-3: “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself that where I am, there you may be also.”…
4 Habits of Highly Effective Followers of Christ
Do you ever feel ineffective in your walk with God? If we’re honest, we’ve all encountered feelings of inadequacy in our attempts to live for Christ. What does Scripture share to help? As the apostle Paul faced the final weeks before his death, he wrote his last New Testament letter to his friend and protégé,…
Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25?
In the “Israel My Glory” magazine of December-January 1986-1987, there appeared an article called, “Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?” Since Christianity has its roots in Judaism, and not in paganism, let’s look to the Jewish roots for the origin of our date, as did this article…
Where Did Jesus Live Between the Age of 12 -30 Years of His Life?
The Bible does not comment on the life of Jesus between the ages of 12 and about 30…
What Day Is the Sabbath Supposed to Be On?
This commandment states that the seventh day of the week, Saturday, is the day the Lord selected for rest and worship. However, in the New Testament, the Christian church began to worship and rest on the first day of the week, Sunday. Are Christians violating the Sabbath commandment by worshiping on the first day of the week rather than the seventh day? Some Sabbatarian groups, such as Seventh-Day Adventists, think so…
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