When Adam fell after breaking God’s commandment, sin entered into humans. Sin begets sin, and we can see this through the story of Cain and Abel. Cain killed his brother Abel. There is a fight in our hearts between evil and good. This kind of inner struggle makes us very tired and weary. Even after… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Cain and Abel?
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Charles Stanley – Our Helper In Prayer
Based on Romans 8:26-28, this message explains the Holy Spirit’s role of helping us in prayer. It describes several reasons for weakness in prayer and focuses on three ways the Holy Spirit can be our Helper in prayer. When you pray, do you pray with a sense of confidence that God is listening and that… Continue reading Charles Stanley – Our Helper In Prayer
5 Bible verses that will encourage you to rely more on the Holy Spirit
Every born-again Christian has the Holy Spirit of God living inside him/her. Sadly, many Christians fail to experience the same power that raised Christ from the dead bring life into every aspect of their being, and consequently into all situations they find themselves in. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He… Continue reading 5 Bible verses that will encourage you to rely more on the Holy Spirit
Train up a child in the way he should go
Does the Bible promise that godly parenting will always result in godly children (Proverbs 22:6)? Answer: Proverbs 22:6 notes, “Train up a child in the way he should go; / even when he is old he will not depart from it” (ESV). Does this verse promise that raising children in a godly manner will always… Continue reading Train up a child in the way he should go
Feeling out of place? Eight Bible verses to remind you that you belong to Jesus
Where do you belong? Who do you belong to? The answer to those questions may not be as straightforward to many as they will be for Christians. A sense of belonging is something that many people crave, especially in a world where the feeling of disconnection from others is commonplace and displacement is a huge… Continue reading Feeling out of place? Eight Bible verses to remind you that you belong to Jesus
Who were the authors of the books of the Bible?
Ultimately, above the human authors, the Bible was written by God. Second Timothy 3:16 tells us that the Bible was “breathed out” by God. God superintended the human authors of the Bible so that, while using their own writing styles and personalities, they still recorded exactly what God intended. The Bible was not dictated by God, but… Continue reading Who were the authors of the books of the Bible?
Billy Graham – Can You Run Away from God?
Tonight I want you to turn with me to the 16th chapter of Matthew’s Gospel. The 16th chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, verse one. And I want to talk tonight on Jonah and the whale. But I want to start from the 16th of Matthew, rather than the Old Testament where the story of Jonah is… Continue reading Billy Graham – Can You Run Away from God?
Can I ever fulfill what Jesus claims in the Sermon on the Mount? (2)
Can I ever fulfill what Jesus claims in the Sermon on the Mount? Yes, if I look at Jesus with the eyes of faith. No, if I see in him only the teacher and master, the one who demands, gives orders and commands. Jesus is much more than a teacher, he is the son of… Continue reading Can I ever fulfill what Jesus claims in the Sermon on the Mount? (2)
Losing doesn’t make you a loser: Here are 8 Bible verses to prove it
You don’t have to be a sore loser when you experience deep dissatisfaction following a loss. Neither do you have to be arrogant, feeling entitled or overly ambitious. Yes, losing can dampen the spirit of even the most optimistic people. From being defeated in a football match and missing out on a promotion to giving… Continue reading Losing doesn’t make you a loser: Here are 8 Bible verses to prove it
Do you know the story of Philemon?
What is Paul’s epistle to Philemon (the shortest book in the New Testament) about? What is the letter to Philemon about? Philemon is an awesome story of community, redemption, salvation, forgiveness, and reconciliation! Throughout the next four weeks, we’ll be studying the book of Philemon! For more content visit us online: http://day4ministries.com/community