Spiritual death – what is it? Death, according to dictionary definitions, is a cessation of vital functions or a lack of life. Spiritual death is our natural state prior to accepting Christ as our savior （Ephesians 2:1; Colossians 2:13). It is a lack of spiritual life, an absence of proper spiritual functioning. God is the… Continue reading Spiritual Death – what is it?
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How to Take Up Your Cross?
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24) When Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me,” they were doubtless reminded of the time He had called each of them. Some two and a half years… Continue reading How to Take Up Your Cross?
5 Bible verses on living right for God
Being a child of God means living a holy and righteous life because we have a holy and righteous Daddy God. Are you struggling to live a set-apart life in this world? Don’t worry, because God wants to help you with that. The Bible says that we are already given what we need to live… Continue reading 5 Bible verses on living right for God
Who was Caleb in the Bible?
The story of Caleb, a faithful man of God, begins in the book of Numbers. After being delivered from bondage in Egypt, the Israelites were led by God to the border of the land of Canaan, a land “flowing with milk and honey” that God had promised they would inherit (Exodus 3:8, 17). Moses had chosen twelve… Continue reading Who was Caleb in the Bible?
Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged
Do not judge lest you be judged. (Matthew 7:1) Unrighteous and unmerciful judgment is forbidden first of all because it manifests a wrong view of God. With the phrase lest you be judged, Jesus reminds the scribes and Pharisees that they are not the final court. To judge another person’s motives or to curse to condemnation… Continue reading Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged
Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community
The Bible calls us to love one another; our friends, our enemies, our church. It’s not always easy, but we’re made to live together in fellowship – to help one another, to bear each other’s burdens and to encourage those around us to keep going. With that in mind, here are 10 Bible verses about… Continue reading Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community
Do not be Overcome by Evil, But Overcome Evil with Good
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you…
Is Salvation Easy? (Matthew 7:13–14)
Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it. (Matthew 7:13–14) Here is the appeal to… Continue reading Is Salvation Easy? (Matthew 7:13–14)
9 Bible verses to reignite your passion for reading God’s word
Many of us have no problem listening to the same songs over and over again, or reading our favourite books for the umpteenth time but when it comes to Bible reading, it’s often something that too many of us put on the back burner. It’s a source of comfort, guidance, joy and opens the door… Continue reading 9 Bible verses to reignite your passion for reading God’s word