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
What Does the Bible Say about Rest?
Back in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, in the Garden of Eden, God created the entire universe in just six literal days. On the seventh day, He rested. When Abraham’s people, the Israelites went out of Egypt, God told them to keep the Sabbath, the seventh day holy. Why is Sabbath important?… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Rest?
To Rest in the Lord, Is To Experience True Joy
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 In abiding, relying in His strength, trusting by having faith in Him for the outcomes, seeking His will and the path to His heart, drawing near in His holy presence,… Continue reading To Rest in the Lord, Is To Experience True Joy
Endure Life’s Temptations
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 “I’ve been a Christian for so long, how… Continue reading Endure Life’s Temptations
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
What Does the Bible Say about Walking with God?
Walking with someone means being together with them side-by-side as they walked. This should be done continuously so that it would be referred to as walking ‘with’ someone. However, when we talk about walking with God, no man can do that physically, considering that God is a Spirit. So how does man walk with God?… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Walking with God?
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)
What Does the Bible Say about Entering the Kingdom of God?
This is probably one of the most important questions man has ever asked from God. In the Gospel of John, a Pharisee named Nicodemus asked the Lord Jesus Christ about this, and this was His answer: “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” The question now is how is… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Entering the Kingdom of God?