A common expression among some Christians is that we are living in the age of grace. If you ask them what they mean by their statement, they will often make a reference that we are living in an age when God still grants grace to those seeking salvation through His Son. Likewise, there are some that tie this phrase to a time period described as the church age by dispensationalists. For this reason we will seek to find out what... Read more
Does God smile and laugh? In Galatians 5:22-23, the apostle Paul writes, “but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” These are all crucial aspects and characteristics of God that we should also have as Christians. Interestingly, the second fruit mentioned is joy, and this is a purposeful placing of the word, in my opinion. The Lord loves us and fills us with joy and laughter when we are connected to him.... Read more
All of us have been through times where we had a disagreement with someone. In many cases we are able to resolve our differences and continue with a normal relationship. In others, we made the best of the situation and tried to forget about it. However, sometimes the disagreement was never resolved and everyone involved went their separate ways being bitter and without reconciling their differences. For this reason, we will look at what is reconciliation and how does the... Read more
Many Christians have never heard of the term Dispensationalism. However, Dispensationalism is a familiar term to many people in fundamentalist circles, especially amongst the elderly. Likewise, many people may have studied Dispensationalism as part of a lesson on how to study the Bible and not even known it. For this reason, it is important to understand what is Dispensationalism as it relates to the Bible and the church. What is the common definition of Dispensationalism? Dispensationalism is an extension of... Read more
Atheists often level the charge at Christians that the Bible is a book of fables and myths, that Christianity is a man-made religion, and that God does not exist. Does their accusation make any sense at all? Put on your thinking caps, warm up your common sense, and let’s take a practical look at this issue. Why would anyone create a religion consisting of standards that they could not possibly meet? The religions that man creates are always based on... Read more
Atheistic arguments ultimately fail. Atheists are determined to disprove the existence of God. They attempt to promote arguments that suggest there is evidence that God does not exist. A reader, in the comment section of one of my articles, supplied me with several of these arguments. While everyone will not accept all of my reasons, they are offered in the spirit of love with the hope that those who are truly seeking answers will realize that they do exist for... Read more
Some of the best examples of why someone should be a Christian can be found in how some Christians live their lives. Likewise, some of the worst examples of why someone should be a Christian can be found in how some Christians live their lives. By these two truths, many attitudes about Christianity are formed, unfortunately, often with deadly consequences. The Bible refers to Christians who are a poor example of Christianity as carnal Christians. Therefore, we will examine what... Read more
Rebellion is a deliberate defiance and opposition to authority, and it often leads to confrontation and suffering. It is especially hard for parents and families when they have a rebellious child, as their heart breaks for the poor decisions that their children are making. Whether it is a child, a teenager or an adult child, their words and actions impact the people around them. These decisions will effect the rest of their lives, so included here in this article are... Read more
In the beginning God created heaven and earth, but he also created marriage as a blessing for men and women. He established matrimony as the coming together of opposites, like the earth and the sky, so that a husband and wife could compliment each other perfectly. The Lord knew that a couple could love, encourage, support and help one another. Sometimes their weaknesses, hurts and habits get in the way of their relationships, though, and marriages begin to fail. This... Read more
It is not uncommon today to find Christians who have never been baptized. Likewise, many people who have trusted Jesus as their Savior as adults see no need for baptism because they were baptized as infants. However, the Bible teaches that baptism is very important. For this reason, it is important to know why baptism in so important for Christians. What did Jesus say about baptism? Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave His last earthly instructions to the disciples.... Read more
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