In short, the phrase is incorrect as it relates to a reward in heaven after we die.Must one become a Christian in order to be saved? If so, what about the countless millions who have never heard of Jesus? What about all the good [...]
We caution not to get too caught up on the specific legalities of labeling each sin, as both are God-dishonoring and closely related scripturally with idolatry. Generally, fornication is understood to mean sex between people who are not married to each other. Adultery is [...]
We can sympathize with you. Even the Apostle Paul struggled with similar feelings. In his letter to the Christians in Rome he wrote, “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very [...]
In Matthew 23:1-30, Jesus warns his disciples to avoid the love of worldly pride and prestige that were enjoyed by the religious leadership of the time. In his words, Jesus emphasizes the importance of recognizing God alone as the supreme authority of all things. [...]
“For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: ‘He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the [...]
All the instructions for increasing our Christian growth are found in God’s Holy Word, the Bible. The Christian’s guidelines for spiritual growth are detailed in 2 Peter 1:3-8: “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of [...]
This is a question debated among Christians. The Apostle Peter calls us “foreigners and exiles” (1 Peter 2:11 NIV). The apostle Paul wrote, "Our citizenship is in heaven." (Philippians 3:20) Thus, Christians are a separate “holy nation...the people of God” (1 Peter 2:9-10).Paul further explains our position on earth [...]
An adolescent girl is very important. Her simple idealism, faith, hope, and vigor can be a source of encouragement to other believers. She can begin to serve God with her whole being to His glory. Mary was an adolescent when God favored her to [...]
The only safe haven in the day of the LORD’s wrath will be to have faith in God. Zephaniah 2:3 (RSV), “Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, who do his commands; seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on [...]
Yes, the money received from the insurance policy will help your living relatives to pay for your burial expenses. This would help to relieve the financial burdens of a funeral, the cost of a grave, etc. It is a part of providing for your [...]
God understands debt. Life tragedies occur. These may drain our financial resources and put us into severe debt. When God wrote the Law Covenant for Israel, He included laws to help the poor and to relieve debt. For example, when a field was reaped, [...]
God has been progressively revealing Himself to mankind in ways that would bless us the most. God first introduced Himself to Moses by calling Himself “I AM THAT I AM” (Exodus 3:14). This phrase in Hebrew should be more accurately translated, “I will be [...]
Jesus was asked which commandment was the greatest. This was His answer, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a [...]
Acts 15:22-23, 28-29 (ESV), 22 “Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among them and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas … 23 with the following letter: ‘The brothers, both the [...]
The Apostle Paul wrote, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (NASB20) Presently, demons are influencing [...]
Yes. Psalm 50:5 (NKJV), “Gather My saints together to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” At Jesus’ first advent, he opened up a “new and living way which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh” Hebrews [...]
Celebrating the remembrance of our Lord's death should only be done by consecrated believers. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of [...]
We are living in the harvest period of the Gospel Age. Now, the “wheat” is being separated from the "tares." Originally, Jesus sowed the wonderful gospel message. The seed was pure, and wheat (true Christians) grew. “But while his men (the apostles) were sleeping, [...]
Halloween's origins are somewhat disputed. As best we can tell, the American holiday started as a Pagan celebration called Samhain, a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter. Later, churches decided to supplant it as the night before [...]
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season;…” 2 Timothy 4:2. “Apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances.” Proverbs 25:11 (NASB95)When talking to people who are inquiring about the way to the Lord, we need [...]
