By Elizabeth Prata I am “holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain.” (Philippians 2:16) Are you running well, or toiling in vain? Christian, when at the end of your life are you… Continue reading Are you running your race well?
Category: Bible Study
Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic… Continue reading Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
Bible Knowledge that will Propel you into the Four-Percent-
All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work- 2nd Timothy 3:16-17 NASB According to a 2024 study done by Arizona Christian University only four out every hundred people can think like a Christian. Yikes. This depressing… Continue reading Bible Knowledge that will Propel you into the Four-Percent-
Elijah: Facing Our Fears
Elijah Taken Up in a Chariot of Fireby Giuseppe Angeli (1740)Wikimedia Commons The prophet Elijah began his ministry as a prophet at a time when the Northern Kingdom was facing a religious crisis. The deplorable conditions of the nation were caused by the policies of Ahab, king of Israel. The biblical evaluation of Ahab is… Continue reading Elijah: Facing Our Fears
Find Mercy and Grace in God’s Presence – Today Can Be Different
What do you do after you’ve given in to temptation? Run to God? Or keep your distance? When you’re at your worst, do you struggle to believe that your heavenly Father loves you? Especially when you’ve given in to that temptation for the hundredth time? It’s demoralizing when you reject God’s grace once again – the… Continue reading Find Mercy and Grace in God’s Presence – Today Can Be Different
[Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
[Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification [Romans 5:3-11] More Evidence From The New Testament There are many more passages about tribulations and hardships in the New Testaments that address our sufferings today. Let us read some of them: “The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace… Continue reading [Romans Study 11-3] Surprising Blessings of Our Justification (Romans 5:3-11)
The Difference Christ Makes
Examine Ephesians 2:11-21 Notice that right way we are asked to consider the difference the gospel makes. We’re reminded what life was like without God. Remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God is the… Continue reading The Difference Christ Makes
What Does God’s Discipline Look Like?
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it- Hebrews 12:11 NIV Is there a difference between discipline and punishment? It matters because there are times when God’s discipline can feel every bit as unpleasant as punishment. However, there is… Continue reading What Does God’s Discipline Look Like?
Our Words are not Empty
Samuel was a covenant child, born to Hannah after the Lord answered her request and opened her womb. “And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a… Continue reading Our Words are not Empty
Rest for the Weary
God prescribed rest for his people. He laboured six days and on the seventh day he rested. I don’t believe that God was tired, but he rested as an example for us. If God in his sovereignty took time to rest, why would we work seven days a week? We cannot work hard enough to… Continue reading Rest for the Weary