Is it necessary to confess our sins?

Confessing sins to God is essential for all who have consecrated their lives to Him. Although the consecrated mind seeks to draw close to God and focus on His ways, the old mind, steeped in the old ways of sin, struggles against change (Romans [...]

What does John chapter 3 mean?

This is a beautiful chapter to study, as it contains some of the most profound and concentrated teachings of Jesus.John Chapter 3 starts out with the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus and a lesson in discipleship. Nicodemus, a Pharisee and respected leader, comes to [...]

Why is it important that we respect fellow believers?

We often deal with people who see things differently than we do. Respecting our fellow believers — our spiritual family, the “household of the faith” — is absolutely vital for several key reasons.First and foremost, we respect fellow believers because God Himself called them. [...]

Please explain Revelation 12:1-5.

Revelation 12 is part of a broader context that extends to chapter 13. For a fuller explanation of the context, please read this article: War in HeavenFollowing is a brief verse-by-verse explanation of the first six verses of chapter 12:Revelation 12:1: And there appeared [...]

How can I be more courageous?

Courage is not the absence of fear; rather, it is a deliberate process of action, spiritual reliance and psychological reframing. Courage is ACTION in the presence of fear. If fear arises (and it will), the courageous action is to pause and acknowledge the discomfort [...]

How do we communicate with God?

Prayer is how we communicate with God. It’s like a power cord that stretches all the way to Him in heaven. Prayer “charges” our hearts with more energy to serve Him while increasing our faith and peace. When we pray to the Creator of [...]

What is prayer?

Prayer is the way we communicate with God. It’s like a power cord that stretches all the way to Him in heaven. Prayer “charges” our hearts with more energy to serve Him while increasing our faith and peace. When we pray to the [...]

What does 1 John 4:1 mean, to "test the spirits"?

The statement from 1 John 4:1, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world," instructs Christians to exercise discernment regarding the influences they encounter.For more [...]

Can zombies possibly be real?

NO! Often, when societies don’t understand something, they fill in the gaps with their imagination. Legends, folktales and superstitions are invented and passed down, sparking interest and curiosity. Today, the entertainment industry has made the false, or imaginary, idea of zombies part of our [...]

How does God know what is best for us?

God knows what is best for us through His omniscience, profound wisdom, eternal perspective and meticulously detailed plan that was established before the world was even created. This plan accounts for all of human history and is designed to bring about the best possible [...]

How is Jesus the "Good Shepherd"? Explain John 10.

Scripture gives Jesus many meaningful titles, but one of the most tender and powerful is the “Good Shepherd.” It’s striking that Jesus chose such a humble image to describe himself and his followers. In contrast, human societies often use fierce animals like lions, eagles [...]

Does God really care about us?

Yes, God absolutely cares about us. This care is demonstrated not through a life free of hardship, but through a detailed, loving and just plan for all humanity that addresses sin, provides for reconciliation, and ultimately offers eternal life. His care is active and [...]

What’s wrong with judging others?

In Romans, the Apostle Paul says, (3:23, NLT) “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Still, it seems easy to judge others’ sins and think we’re somehow better.“To judge” means forming an opinion about someone, based on their [...]

Are ghosts real?

If we define a ghost as a dead person who has come back to life to communicate with the living, the answer is no. A person is made up of a body and the breath of life - the “spark” that only God can [...]

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