The Bible is clear that only God is worthy of worship and praise, and Christians have a calling and a responsibility to share the Gospel with the people of the world who are still deceived by the practice of ancestor worship.

This verse is a good reminder that true prophecy comes from God, and that it was inspired by the Holy Spirit, and therefore can be compared against fulfilled prophecy and Scripture to ensure its veracity.

Offerings can also come in many forms, not just monetarily. Someone can give of their time, volunteering in their church or using their gifts or expertise to bless other people. Worship and prayer can be offerings as well. While it is important to give monetarily, there are many other ways to worship and give back to God that Christians should pursue.

 It is not a sin to experience fear, but what someone does with the fear they experience can help draw them closer to God, or make their relationship with Him weaker.

Human beings live under many constraints, some visible and some invisible. God, on the other hand, does not exist under the same limitations. When people are reminded of what they cannot do, it is a good opportunity to consider how God is not constrained by the same things as human beings.

There are many reasons to look forward to the Christmas season. It encourages coziness and joy, and people refocus on their friends and family. But it is important, through the tinsel and the shopping, to remember that Christmas is a time to think about the birth of the Lord Jesus.

Christmas prayers are a wonderful way to meditate on the reason for the season, to thank God for his blessings, and to experience the peace of God. Praying through the holiday season keeps us focused on what's really important in life. Here are 25 Christmas prayers and three important Bible verses to prepare the heart for this special season.

Why are Christmas prayers so powerful? Whether you are seeking peace, hope, joy, or rest, prayer can open a door of communication with God in which He can work powerful miracles in your life. Prayer also helps the heart and mind to center on what really matters in life. 

Christmas is a celebration, commemoration, and moment of reflection on God the Son coming in the flesh to earth. If you're seeking a prayer to say alone on Christmas Eve, a family prayer for Christmas day, or one to read during Christmas church service, taking time out of the busy holiday schedule to seek God's presence is guaranteed to bless your time!

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The people were celebrating the arrival of a man they believed fulfilled important religious prophecy, and who could usher in peace and redemption. Prior to this moment, there had been other people who came out claiming to be the Messiah, but none had ever proven themselves as much as Jesus had.

God’s Word has stood the test of scrutiny and examination for thousands of years because His truth endures forever. While faith is an important component of the Christian faith, that doesn’t mean there isn’t historic and scientific evidence that exists which helps testify to Biblical accuracy.

Some of this debate is brought on by theologians who remove the original cultural context in which Paul’s letter was written. Where was Paul from? Who were the people he was writing to? What was the common attire for their regions?

While the Bible is not a book about etiquette or the ins and outs of interpersonal behavior, there are examples in the Bible of real people who exhibited healthy and unhealthy relationships that can serve as a guide for navigating difficult situations.

Commitment is a big deal. Marriage, one of the biggest commitments a person can make, should not be taken lightly. For Christians, there is a lot of guidance on how to look for the right person to marry, what traits to look for, how to pray for the specific partner God may be leading you to, and how to have a healthy marriage.

God’s Word gives encouragement and focuses on key foundations. People who are not Christian do not have to pursue these guidelines, but believers should. One of the most important principles Christians should follow when pursuing marriage is encouraged in the Epistle from Paul to the Corinthians, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14a).

When Christians marry other Christians, their marriage glorifies God, used by God to sanctify one another, and is usable by God for His glory.

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In part because of ignorance and confusion (although later for the sake of forcing them to conform to specific behaviors) many Jewish people began to pressure Gentile believers into conforming to Jewish customs and the law. This practice is known as Judaizing, or encouraging Gentile Christians to conform to Jewish customs, practices, and the Old Testament law.

Despite the Bible’s clear narrative and statements about who Satan is and what his destiny will be, writers, filmmakers, and thinkers have created false narratives about him. One of the biggest meta-narratives about the Devil is that he is or will be the king of Hell, and that he and his demons are responsible for dolling our punishment for people being punished there.

God used the Apostle Paul in a mighty way. He planted many churches, shared the Gospel all around the Mediterranean, and discipled young, future pastors who would go on to spread the Gospel even further. Another key way God used Paul was in the writing of letters inspired by the Holy Spirit that became part of the Bible, God’s book where He communicates His will.

Paul’s writings were not just one message to one audience, rather because they were letters, God was able to address different issues, concerns, theological topics, and provide encouragement through these letters. Paul wrote a total of 13 letters that were canonized into the New Testament. Most of them were written to congregations, three were written to young men he was discipling in the ministry, and one to a believer with whom he needed to address a serious subject.

Understanding the Pauline Epistles to the churches, who their audience was, and what Paul was trying to communicate can provide needed context that can clarify how the subject matter can be applied to the Christian life today.

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