What can we learn from the prayers that Jesus prayed?
The prayers Jesus prayed give us insight into His nature, His heart, and His mission on earth. The prayers of Jesus also inform and encourage us in our own prayer lives. Far more important than where He prayed, when He prayed, and in what position He prayed is the fact that He prayed. The theme… Continue reading What can we learn from the prayers that Jesus prayed?
What the Bible says about grumbling may surprise you
Spiritual conversion involves saying “Yes” to Jesus as the Holy Spirit works the miracle of the new birth, (John 1:13; 3:5-6), while spiritual maturity involves consistently “saying ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions” (Titus 2:12). Christians are “saved by grace through faith,” (Ephesians 2:8) and Christians grow as “God works in you to will and to… Continue reading What the Bible says about grumbling may surprise you
What Does the Bible Say about God’s Love?
Love is the central theme of the Bible. If we read it from cover to cover, it revolves around the story of how God loves mankind despite the fact that he does not want to do anything with Him. God gave men through the ages chances to be reconciled to Him, to no avail. Finally,… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about God’s Love?
Free People – 1 Peter 2:16
“Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.” – 1 Peter 2:16 In the previous verses, Peter has revealed that God’s will for Christians is to submit to every human authority, from the emperor (in Peter’s time) down to those who enforce the law.… Continue reading Free People – 1 Peter 2:16
10 Bible Verses That Would Discourage You From Cheating On A Test
Many students feel pressured to cheat on tests in order to keep up with their classmates. They know that it is wrong and against the rules, but they also feel like they need to do whatever it takes to get a good grade. Most of these students rationalize their decision by thinking that as long… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses That Would Discourage You From Cheating On A Test
The joy of the Lord is our strength
The same God that saved Noah from the flood, brought the Israelites through the desert, shut the mouths of the lion for Daniel, spared Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace, is the same God Who will bring you out of the ordeal you are currently going through. Now, I am not going to… Continue reading The joy of the Lord is our strength
What Does the Bible Say about the Power of Words?
It is often said that words have power. But where did this idea come from? Believe it or not, this idea came from the Bible. God, in His majesty and power, was the first ever to showcase this. He created the entire universe with just words. Scriptures also point to the power of pronouncement of… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about the Power of Words?
Christ Our Substitute – 1 Peter 3:18
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” – 1 Peter 3:18 The change from being unrighteous to righteous was not attained for free. Our freedom was not for free. When we… Continue reading Christ Our Substitute – 1 Peter 3:18
Jesus is all I need
In the midst of a tender moment,While I seek having You ever more,I seize and respond to Your calling,Your waves billow onto my shore. I drift in Your water, it soothes me,I proclaim it is all that I need,I bask in the wondrous breaking,Of Your healing and tender springs. The water is ever rising,But I… Continue reading Jesus is all I need