What are some of the reasons that churches in the U.S. are losing members? What can be done to stop this bleeding? How can you help? The Decline of the American Church You might not be surprised that Brazil is the number one receiving nation of foreign missionaries in the world but you might be surprised about who is the 2nd most missionary receiving nation in the world. It is the U.S. Why? In a recent sermon, Pastor James McDonald... Read more
Weddings are a holy convocation where God joins together a man and a woman to become husband and wife. What are some of the best Bible verses we could include in a marriage ceremony and the purpose behind them? Genesis 2:22-24 “And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh;... Read more
What is the difference between Coptic Christians and Christians in other parts of the world? Are there major doctrinal differences? Why do they seem to suffer more persecution than most Christians in the world do? What is a Coptic Christian? Who or what is a Coptic Christian? Maybe you’ve heard of them and if so, you probably heard about them being persecuted. A Coptic Christian is called “Coptic” because this is the Afro-Asiatic language of the Copts, which survives only... Read more
God has many names mentioned in the Bible. Each one has a particular meaning. What are some of the most powerful names of God and their associated meaning? ELOHIM – God’s First Name Revealed The first name that God revealed to us comes in the Book of Genesis. It is ELOHIM and in Genesis 1:1 it refers to the Trinity for ELHOIM is plural and says “In the beginning God [ELOHIM] created the heavens and the earth.” We know this... Read more
We are living in perilous times with the present American economy but there is also crime, violence, regular abortions and more. What would a biblical judgment on the U.S. look like? How could we tell if God is going to judge America or if He already is? God is Judge Over All Nations The Bible is clear that God is the Judge of all nations but just because He hasn’t judged a nation doesn’t mean that He won’t. Clearly, God... Read more
Every believer needs encouragement from time to time. They need it from other believers but the Bible itself is full of verses that are very encouraging. Here are some of the most encouraging Bible verses I could find. What is Encouragement? Actually, the word encourage means to receive courage. It is an act of giving someone support in hopes of boosting their courage. It can also mean to incite them to action, to serve as a way of supporting them,... Read more
What are some of the most comforting Bible verses to be found for a funeral? What Scriptures can bring comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one? Here are a few of the most powerful and comforting Bible verses for a funeral service. Second Corinthians 5:8-9 “Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we... Read more
What are some of the most profound Bible verses about the unity and sanctity of marriage? What is their deeper meaning to couples? Genesis 2:25 “Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” God knew that it was not good for man to be alone (Gen 2:18) and so He created woman to be joined with the man and even brought her to him (Gen 2:22). ... Read more
The account of Noah’s Ark has important lessons for today. What lessons from the flood is God trying to tell us about Himself? What is the parallel between Noah’s day and ours? Did Jesus Believe in Noah’s Ark? To ask if Jesus believed in Noah’s Ark may seem ridiculous to believers but many in our day…even among professing Christians…doubt the Old Testament stories like Jonah and the Great Fish, Adam and Eve, and Noah’s Ark. Jesus mentioned that the days... Read more
Every believer looks forward to living in the Kingdom of Heaven. What are some of the characteristics that make heaven something to look forward too with eager expectation? Heaven on Earth C.S. Lewis once said to “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you’ll get neither.” C.S. Lewis had an eager expectation for being in heaven. If we live with the end in mind we can more easily endure what we have to... Read more
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