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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. ...

Is It True That There Are No Good People on Earth?

Greg Grandchamp

Believers and non-believers alike each want to suppose we are good people, don’t we? Oh, we know we mess up sometimes. We know we do things we shouldn’t. But overall, we’re good people. The thing is –...

What Does the Bible Mean When it Talks about a "Reprobate Mind"?

Britt Mooney

What is the Apostle Paul trying to tell us when he talks about a reprobate mind? ...

What Is Our Purpose as Christians?

Lisa Loraine Baker

When we become Christians, we are no longer living for ourselves; we are living for the Lord. Therefore, we need to discover God’s purpose for us, and the Bible has much to say about that. We, in effe...

3 Dangers of an Entitled Attitude

Frank Santora

While it is His will to bless us with things to richly enjoy (Romans 8:32; Matthew 7:11), He doesn’t owe us. That is, we are not “entitled” to anything! He is not a genie that exists for our pleasure;...

Should We Watch Out for the Delilah Spirit?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

How many people do you know who believe in a Delilah Spirit? Some Christians believe there is a real spiritual manifestation of Delilah’s behavior that can affect people today. So, what’s the truth?...

How Can We Find the Amazing Hope in Christ?

Britt Mooney

How does this inspiring Romans 15 verse about hope in Christ help us today?...

What Is the Glawspel and How Can You Be Aware of This False Teaching?

Lisa Loraine Baker

When a pastor acknowledges the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior yet preaches that man must do good works to earn and/or keep his place in heaven, that’s the glawspel. It takes a keen eye and a dis...

How Can We Recognize the True Fruit of the Spirit?

Frank Santora

In short, the fruit of the Spirit is the outward, visible and godly virtues displayed in a believer’s life, that evidences the inward, invisible presence of the Holy Spirit. These virtues or character...

What Does the Bible Say about Couples Living Together before Marriage?

Sheila Alewine

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what our culture decides about this issue of engaging in a sexual relationship with someone outside the covenant of marriage. The real issue is what God thinks of you, fo...

Why Did Christ Have to Be Pierced for Our Transgressions?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The Bible tells us Jesus was and is an innocent man, completely pure and sinless. Yet He suffered and died in our place. One innocent man took the place of all of history’s sinful souls....

How Does James 1:7-8 Define a Double Minded Man?

Ashford Sonii

No one wants to be called a "double minded man." But how do we avoid behaving like one?...

The Beautiful Reality of Why We Should Submit Ourselves to God

Dawn Wilson

In submission Christians remember what God has done in saving, providing, protecting, and much more. Submission should well up from a heart of gratitude. Formerly enemies, God’s children were rescued ...

What Does the Bible Say about Overthinking?

Britt Mooney

With all these potential issues that can arise from overthinking, even several at once, surely our loving Father seeks a better way for us....

What Is Ecclesiology?

Britt Mooney

Studying the church gives us clarity about our identity and calling. Christianity isn’t a private faith but a journey to share with others. Learning Scripture regarding the ekklesia, we guard against ...

Did Believers in the Old Testament Go to Heaven?

Brad Simon

Old Testament believers did not miss heaven. They looked ahead to the promises of God, trusted in His Word, and were saved by faith, just as we are. Salvation has always come through Jesus Christ. For...

What Is Legalism and Why Is it Dangerous to Your Faith?

Ashley Hooker

Legalism has been in our churches and lives since Satan convinced Eve there was something other than God’s way. It is a word that no one wants to use. To be labeled a legalist usually comes wi...

The Easter Story - Important Facts All Christians Need to Know

Jason Soroski

On Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate what is arguably the most important event in all of human history: Jesus rising from the dead. All of Christianity and all eternity hinges on the trut...

Why Does the Bible Say "Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice"?

Heather Adams

It’s important to remember that God looks first for a heart that is truly seeking to follow Him. This verse from 1 Samuel states just how important our attitudes and motivations are to God....

Studying Mark's Gospel: Beginnings

The long awaited time had finally come: God, in the fullness of time, came to our world in the person of His Son. ...