December 25 is the traditional anniversary of the birth of Christ, but most scholars are unsure about the true date for Christ’s birth.[1] For the first few centuries of Christianity, Christmas was not celebrated and lacked a specific date. After all, the Bible does not give a specific birth date for Jesus. What is probably… Continue reading Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25?
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Eternal Glory Struggles
The Purpose of Christmas | Tony Evans Christmas Sermon
Watch Tony Evans Christmas Sermon: The Purpose of Christmas. Christmas reminds us of how much God loved us to come to our rescue in our lowly state. It’s also a reminder to love and serve others in the same way that God loved us by humbling ourselves as servants. Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and… Continue reading The Purpose of Christmas | Tony Evans Christmas Sermon
Who was Jair in the Bible?
Jair (Hebrew: יָאִיר Yā’īr, “he enlightens”) was the eighth Judge of Israel. He ruled twenty-two years the death of Tola. His account recorded in Judges 10:3-5. 3 He was followed by Jair of Gilead, who led Israel twenty-two years. 4 He had thirty sons, who rode thirty donkeys. They controlled thirty towns in Gilead, which to this day… Continue reading Who was Jair in the Bible?
6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas
It is card writing season. Christmas cards. New Year cards. Thank you cards. You can always tell when the writer has put that extra piece of thought and consideration into your card. Especially when their message relates particularly strongly to you. It’s extra special when you realise God, the creator of heaven and earth, is… Continue reading 6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas
Cling to God in Faith
The Incarnation of Christ
8 Bible Verses To Help You Overcome Depression
Here are 8 Bible Verses for you to overcome depression. God is with you always. He listens to your cry, and he has good plan for you. Trust in God. Rest in Him. Life is not easy but in Him, we are safe. God is with you 1. Deuteronomy 31:8The LORD himself goes before you… Continue reading 8 Bible Verses To Help You Overcome Depression
Why did Jesus speak in Parables?
It has been said that a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The Lord Jesus frequently used parables as a means of illustrating profound, divine truths. Stories such as these are easily remembered, the characters bold, and the symbolism rich in meaning. Parables were a common form of teaching in Judaism. Before a certain… Continue reading Why did Jesus speak in Parables?
Abraham’s intercessory prayer for Sodom and Gomorrah
Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? What if there are fifty righteous people in the city? Will you really sweep it away and not spare the place for the sake of the fifty righteous people in it? Far be it from you to do such a… Continue reading Abraham’s intercessory prayer for Sodom and Gomorrah