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Category Archives: Christianity
Does God really speak to His people?
Does God speak to His people? Here are a few Scriptures to take a stand on: 1 Cor. 2:9-14But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of manThe things which … Continue reading
How can you tell when you really believe you’ll live forever?
Because you know the world’s ways fixes your attention on earth and its fleeting pleasures, so you focus your attention on the teachings Jesus gave for eternal riches:
I have trouble praying because of my guilt and shame.
That’s because your mind and heart have not yet caught up the glory of the gospel that saves you. Your feelings have not caught up with the glorious truth. Here is what happened on the cross when Jesus died for … Continue reading
Do the 10 Commandments still have the same meaning in the New Testament as they did in the Old Testament?
There are two approaches to answering this question. First, the books of Galatians and Romans affirm that God had always granted righteousness by faith and not by the deeds of the law. Romans 1:17 and Galatians 3:11 both quote the … Continue reading
I’ve read a lot and learned a lot, but I don’t see much change in my life. Why not?
The New Testament book of Hebrews addresses this problem. Paul wanted to teach them some hard truths, but they were still too spiritually immature to receive them. Verses 13-14 get to the heart of the matter: “For everyone who partakes … Continue reading
What does it mean by giving up all for the sake of Christ?
There are different ways to explain this.
The Faith of Hebrews 11 for Today
When we consider the men and women of faith in Hebrews 11–Abel and his excellent sacrifice, Enoch who walked with God, Noah who built the ark, Abraham who left for the unknown, elderly Sarah who received strength to bear a … Continue reading
Strengthen Yourself
When I was lethargic, low on energy, or just feeling the blahs, I would watch TV, putter around the house, or waste my time in other ways. In the back of my mind, though, I knew there was spiritual power … Continue reading
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What benefits do we get for becoming a Christian?
Here is a short list, in no particular order: When you become a Christian, it is because you have admitted the truth, that you are a sinner, and your sins have separated you from God. This opens the door to … Continue reading
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Why are some prayers not answered?
The Bible gives us several reasons why prayers may not be answered. Here are a few. In addition, we can learn to live a life of answered prayer. I’ll cover that later. If we have enough faith to pray, but … Continue reading