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What Does God Look Like?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

What does God look like? Perhaps, following the psalmist, we turn to poetry and hymnody to answer. When you know your sins are forgiven, and the God of all Creation is your own Father, God looks like ...

Why Is Mount Sinai One of the Most Important Landmarks in the Bible?

Emma Danzey

This landmark was significant to the communication between God and Moses, as well as the place of intimacy. Mount Sinai itself is not holy, however, the Lord dwelling on top of that mountain made it h...

What Are the Oaks of Righteousness and Why Do They Give Us Hope?

Emma Danzey

Isaiah 61 talks about believers being oaks of righteousness. As we study the concept of an oak tree today, may we have a greater appreciation for the meaning of this statement....

Who Is the Bride of Christ?

Jessica Udall

All the great love stories of the world echo this greatest of love stories. And just like a good husband acts, God’s actions towards the Church are always full of love....

How Do People in the Bible Express Joy?

Britt Mooney

Unlike fleeting happiness, which depends on external circumstances, biblical joy is a profound and enduring state of being that arises from a relationship with God....

What Is Heresy and Is It Something We Should Be Worried About?

Sheila Alewine

As people who believe the Bible is our inerrant, infallible authority, we trust its words to tell us the truth about salvation, eternal life, and what it means to live pleasing to God in this world. O...

Why Is It So Important (and Refreshing!) to Praise the Lord?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Many think they can praise the Lord only in a corporate setting, such as weekly church services or along with others at a conference or worship music event. But there are so many ways we can praise th...

What Is Evangelism, and Are We Doing It Wrong?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

We see from Scripture that evangelist is the title, but evangelism is the role or function. This alone leads to an interesting question, who is responsible for evangelism? Even though there is a title...

Who Are the Christmas Angels?

Pamela Palmer

They top our trees, adorn our yards, and may even stand proudly in your local department store. But the Bible has a lot to say about angels, and not just in the Christmas story. Who are these angelic ...

10 Tips to Remember as You Teach Your Child to Pray

Lisa Loraine Baker

We are never too young to memorize Scripture, and a good one to help your children realize the importance of prayer is 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.”...

Is Streaming Church Online as Beneficial as Attending in Person?

Rick Kirby

As our culture becomes obsessed with safety and comfort, online church will likely become an excepted concession. However, if you're able to attend corporate worship, but continue to only embrace onli...

Does God Really Work in "Mysterious Ways"?

Lisa Loraine Baker

What is not a mystery is that God will reveal what He wants when He wants to whom He wants (Exodus 33:19). God’s mysteries are Divine mysteries, and that truth makes them beyond the scope of our ...

Why Does the Bible Warn against Witchcraft?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

There is no such thing as a harmless form of witchcraft. This includes tarot cards, horoscopes, Ouija boards, or anything else that aligns with witchcraft, regardless of how unassuming it may seem. Th...

How to Distinguish a True Christian from a Hypocrite

Founders Ministries Blog

How can you tell whether you’re a genuine believer or a false believer? Here are 5 signs of a hypocrite and 5 signs of a true follower of Jesus....

Why Is Circumcision So Important in the Bible?

Ed Jarrett

Circumcision is a through-line in the Bible. Old Testament believers performed this act as a sign of their devotion to God, and New Testament believers debate the "circumcision of the heart." But why ...

Can You Believe in God But Not Believe in Jesus?

Sheila Alewine

"I'm spiritual but not religious." "I love God, but I don't really trust the Bible." "All that Jesus stuff happened so long ago, you know?" Can a person say these things and still be a Christian? What...

What Does Enmity Teach Us about the Barriers the Gospel Breaks Down?

Britt Mooney

The thousands of church splits and denominations are evidence we are plagued by the same enmity that rules the world....

Is God Disappointed in Me?

Lisa Loraine Baker

1 John 1:9 tells us when we sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Yes, He is displeased, but He is a forgiving and just Father. ...

The Beauty of Holding Our Possessions in an Open Hand

Candice Lucey

How do people find security when the temporal signs of it – things like a roof over their heads, warm clothes and food – are taken away? It is comforting to remember that Jesus knows what this feels l...

Seeing Christ in the Life of Joseph: Revealer of God’s Word

Stephen Baker

Our salvation depends on God revealing Himself through His plan of redemption in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Because of this, God’s Word is central to our salvation because His Word is the me...