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How Can You Use Scripture to Discern False Doctrine?

Bethany Verrett

To a certain extent, many Christians accept that because we are mortal and will struggle with our flesh even after we are saved, there are some things that we may not understand on this side of Heaven...

6 Reasons Pursuing the Fruit of the Spirit Still Matters

Kirstyn Mayden

The fruit of the Spirit are nine character traits: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Every believer has access to these traits, because th...

Beware the Opposite Traits of the Fruit of the Spirit

Lisa Loraine Baker

Jesus gave further explanation of the difference between a good fruit bearer and one who produces bad fruit. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles. A healthy tree bears good...

What Is Biblical Discipline, and How Can We Grow This Virtue?

Bethany Verrett

For someone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life and has the Holy Spirit indwelling, they can rely on God to help them grow in discipline in both personal and spiritu...

What Is a Revival?

Jessica Brodie

Put simply, a revival is typically a gathering of Christians that reflects an urgent and bold spiritual awakening, where hearts and lives are transformed and people commit themselves anew to following...

Why Does 1 John 2:23 Say We Cannot Deny the Son or the Father?

Michael Jakes

On the surface, and taken on its own, this verse seems to be a simple statement letting us know that if one denies or rejects Christ, they are at the same time rejecting God — which is absolutely true...

How Can We Live a Holy Life Today?

Ruth Clemence

Is holiness an impossible command to try and emulate in our life? Do we know what a holy life looks like? To be holy is crucial to living the Christian life, and without holiness, no one will see the ...

How Do You Take Your Thoughts Captive, like the Bible Commands?

Matt Tommey

Without a clear understanding of why we take every thought captive and the power that it gives us to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, well-meaning, devoted Christians will be left fr...

What Is Ascension Day and How Do We Celebrate It?

Hope Bolinger

Ascension Day reminds us that Jesus' story didn't end when he came out of the tomb on Easter Sunday. More miraculous behavior was coming, and it would change his believers' lives in new ways....

Who Wrote the Bible?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

The Bible is the Word of God written for His people, spanning 66 books in the Old and New Testament combined. It is the best selling book of all time with over 50 billion copies sold and distributed. ...

How We Can Grow in the Knowledge and Understanding of God

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

To have knowledge is to have facts, information, or awareness of something or someone. When we have knowledge of God, we understand his nature, his character, and who he is. This process of growing yo...

There is a Way to Be Happy, Even in Sadness

Neither Jesus nor the Holy Spirit has ever sinned. But both have grieved. Both have been sorrowful. Therefore, godly sorrow is possible. ...

5 Powerful Lessons from Paul’s First Missionary Journey

Becky Harling

Paul's entire first missionary journey was between 12 and 18 months, but the lessons for us are powerful. Here are 5 lessons we can learn from Paul's first missionary journey....

A Deeper Study of the Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control

Emma Danzey

Maybe it is not food that challenges you. Perhaps it is shopping, binging tv, social media, your work, or your temper? Whatever you cannot seem to get under control is a sin issue. We all need the hel...

How Does the Sovereignty of God Impact the Great Commission?

Sheila Alewine

As we read the different accounts of Jesus’ last few days on earth, we are given a picture of the sovereignty of God, and how believing in His sovereignty will impact our success in carrying out the m...

Prepare for Spiritual Battle with the Sword of the Spirit

Emma Danzey

The Bible is powerful and effective for every generation. This sword has not ever become dull, it never loses its edge to divide falsehoods from truth. We can fully depend on the Sword of the Spirit. ...

Are We Really Ready for a Revival?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

When we get back to this mission and are willing to lay aside all the things that distract us from what Jesus commands us to do, then we will see an outpouring of God’s Spirit in this nation. Without ...

What Are the Fruit of the Spirit and How Do We Grow Them?

Hope Bolinger

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Many of us have heard of the Fruit of the Spirit or tried to focus on embracing them at different times. But ...

5 Incredible Lessons about the Trinity

Emma Danzey

We read throughout the Bible that God is Triune. He is three in one. We can allow this fact about Him to intimidate us, or we can press into the joy, mystery, and reality of how He describes Himself....