While living in the midst of great prosperity, Job was suddenly overwhelmed by a series of trials that fell upon him. Amid all his sufferings he maintained his integrity.
Does chasing trends and fads in order to attract crowds and be 'relevant' mean that church leaders are secretly ashamed of the gospel?
When we examine Romans 8:35 closely, and in context, it becomes much clearer what "the love of Christ" refers to... (Read more)
The Bible is honest about life in this fallen world. In its refusal to minimize, diminish, or deny harsh realities, the Bible welcomes you to be honest as well.
Pride is that which is destroying the testimony of many Christians and has made them very ineffective for God.
Wisdom, in the ancient world, was a way of viewing and approaching life, instructing the young in proper conduct and morality, and answering questions about life's meaning...
A dozen details straight from the scriptures to guide your prayers.
Scripture is clear that God is preparing a bride for his Son; this is what all of history is leading up to. Like Ruth, the bride of Christ begins as a foreigner from an immoral land steeped in idolatry; but in our desolation, we commit to him and he takes us in.
Yes. All roads do lead to the same place--the place of judgment before a holy God. But only the way of faith in Jesus Christ provides salvation.
If the Bible's description of us is accurate, then God's grace is our only hope. Thank God that He has given us big grace!
1 out of every 5 pastors surveyed admitted that most of their congregation believes in evolution.
Even among those who have reached a conclusion about abortion, there remains an openness to be persuaded of a different view.
In an effort to be "nice," many Christians today have stopped trying to persuade others to follow Christ. We don't want to offend people or appear strange. So we do nothing.
The sons of Seth intermingled themselves with the excommunicated race of Cain: They took wives of all that they chose.
Okay, so "magic" is expressly forbidden in the Bible in a variety of ways. But what exactly is it? And are we practicing a form of it in the church?
At its heart, the story of Abraham is the story of God's sovereignty over the lives of those with whom He enters a covenant.
Listening, in and of itself, may seem to be a simple act, but it does takes practice. Why should we become quick to listen? Three reasons stand out to me—understanding, learning, and remembering.
As the germ of life in the grain of wheat can only pass into other grains by departing from the original grain and leaving it dead, so the life which was in Christ Jesus...
If Christians are "ambassadors for Christ" (2 Cor. 5:20), and an effective one delivers the King's message with wisdom and diplomacy, what kind of ambassador are you?