5 Biblical Encouragements for Memorial Day
While many celebrate Memorial Day weekend with barbeques or swimming, the origin of the American holiday holds a special meaning. Memorial Day became an official national holiday in 1971, though its origins can be traced to events honoring the dead following the U.S. Civil War. Today, Memorial Day commemorates American armed forces personnel who have…
If Someone Committed Suicide, Are They in Hell?
One of the most disturbing things we ever experience as Christians is the suicide of someone we know and love. It is always a rude shock to our sensibilities. Initially, we find ourselves asking, if only to ourselves, “Will this person go to hell?”…
Do All Religions Go to the Same Heaven?
Today’s culture often suggests there are many ways to heaven. Is this true? What did Jesus teach about the way a person can reach heaven?…
Are the Generations Listed in Matthew Wrong?
In Matthew 1:1-16, it mentions 14 generations 3 times, then in verse 17 it says again 14 generations 3 times for a total of 42. But when you count there are only 41 generations. Could you please explain this to me?…
Do Humans Inherently Know God?
The Westminster Confession of Faith declares that the chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. At the time it was written, few Westerners had any real doubts as to which God it referred to. Today it is a different story entirely. The sheer number of religions confuses people when it comes to truth claims…
Is the 70th Anniversary of Modern Israel a Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecy?
This week, Israel celebrates the 70thyear of its rebirth as a modern nation. On May 14, 2018, the exact date of Israel’s return as a nation, the United States opened its embassy in Jerusalem, recognizing the city as Israel’s capital. While these events have garnered much attention in recent days, many have also asked questions…
What Does it Mean to Have a “Spirit Filled Life”?
I hear so many Christians talking about “living” for God and “the Spirit leading me,” who are self-oriented in their lives. They seem to glory in their “spirit-filled lives.”…
Was The Garden of Eden a Real Place?
Indeed, the Bible speaks of it as an actual place on earth that abounded with trees, plants, and animals. It had rivers and a gate (Genesis 2-3). However, critics point out that there is no archaeological evidence that such a place existed. They conclude that the story of Eden is just a myth…
Was Adam a Real, Historical Person?
Critical scholars generally consider the first chapters of Genesis to be myth, not history. They point to the poetic nature of the text, the parallel of the early chapters of Genesis to other ancient myths, the alleged contradiction of the text with evolution, and the late date for Adam in the Bible…
How to Honor Your Mom on Mother’s Day (Even If You Don’t Have the Best Relationship)
For many, Mother’s Day is a time of celebration. For others, however, the holiday increases anxiety, as those who struggle in their relationship with their mother face the concern of how to best handle the moment. How can you honor your mom if your relationship is not close or is in conflict? Scripture offers three…
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