In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ… Continue reading When Do You Do When You’re in Great Suffering?
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
Why Does Everything Age? What Does the Bible Say?
Have you ever wondered why everything and everyone ages and grows old? Is there a way to stop it? Unfortunately there is not. No matter how rich a person is, he cannot prevent himself from growing old. Aging is part of the life process. Ever since Adam disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, death… Continue reading Why Does Everything Age? What Does the Bible Say?
Do We Have Authority to Forgive Sin?
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. (Matthew 6:12) Opheilema (debts) is one of five New Testament Greek terms for sin. Hamartia is the most common and carries the root idea of missing the mark. Sin misses the mark of God’s standard of righteousness. Paraptoma, often rendered “trespass,” is the sin of slipping or… Continue reading Do We Have Authority to Forgive Sin?
10 Bible Verses About Secrets That Everyone Should Know
We all have secrets— things we’ve done that we’re ashamed of and things we’re afraid to tell anyone. When we keep those secrets hidden, it feels like we’re safe, like no one can judge us if they don’t know the truth. As they say, there’s no secret that doesn’t get revealed. We may think we’re… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses About Secrets That Everyone Should Know
Why Names Are So Important In The Bible – And So Is Yours
Names are deeply important to human beings, a crucial way of understanding not just the world around us, but each other. A surname roots us in history and family tradition, while first names establish more particular identity and personality; you may become quite attached to your name, or you may wish you were called something… Continue reading Why Names Are So Important In The Bible – And So Is Yours
What Does the Bible Say about God’s Will?
If there is just one thing that a follower and servant of God should know in the Bible, it is what He wants for him to do. Knowing, understanding, and carrying God’s perfect will are three very different things. Some people recognize God’s will, some understand it, but only a few actually go through it.… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about God’s Will?
Romans Bible Study 17 – Ruin And Rescue – Romans 5:12-21
Wake Up and Pray!
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down, and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not… Continue reading Wake Up and Pray!
Loving and Obeying – John 14:23
“Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them’.” – John 14:23 When we are asked what is the best possible way for us to show our love to someone, how should we answer it? On an… Continue reading Loving and Obeying – John 14:23