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Building Boldness from the Verse "God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear"

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

When you look in the dictionary the word fear has two main definitions: A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, threat or evil whether the threat is real or imagined; and a reverential awe,...

What Does the Devil Look Like?

Hope Bolinger

Red skin, a forked tail and pointy horns? Probably not. The devil is not the first Bible character most Christians want to discuss and analyze, and perhaps because of that, there are quite a few misco...

Is Anger Always a Sin?

Meg Bucher

Jesus flipped a table in the temple out of righteous anger. There will be times in life where we will be called to have courage to get righteously mad....

What Does the Bible Say about Magic, and Is It Really That Serious?

Michael Jakes

Magic and things supernatural are real, and they can have a lasting effect on the unsaved and unsuspecting of any age. The world would have us believe that there can be no residual effe...

Does God Really Work All Things “Together for Good”?

Bethany Verrett

This verse, especially once someone understands God’s purpose, can bring great comfort. It is possible to know that God works all things out for the good of those He calls to His purposes. ...

What Do Christians Mean When They Say Maranatha?

Britt Mooney

Maranatha appears in so many church and conference names, but what does it mean?...

How Should Christians Respond to Persecution?

Frank Santora

Everybody doing anything for God still gets “stoned” some time. While not physically crushing, these stones of persecution can cause emotional pain and cause real damage, for example, loss of jobs, re...

What Does Jeroboam Teach Us about Success in the Bible?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

When you ask the question who is Jeroboam in the Bible, the first question you must ask is which one? In the history of the kings of Israel in the Old Testament, you will find two kings who were named...

What Is Apostasy and How Can We Combat It?

Kyle Blevins

We don't hear the term “apostasy” much anymore. The term describes something the Bible takes very seriously, which may be happening where we least expect it....

Who Are the Two Witnesses in Revelation 11?

Britt Mooney

How do the two witnesses in Revelation 11 both reveal a future event and inspire us today?...

The Beautiful Context and Promise of Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I Know the Plans I Have for You"

Bethany Verrett

God’s Word is full of wisdom and encouragement that guide Christians through life. Memorizing Scripture can serve as a powerful weapon against temptation, despair, and worldliness. However, learn...

3 Ways Satan Will Use Scripture against You

Jasmine Williams

In most action movies it’s pretty obvious who the enemy is. Aside from an occasional plot twist, the evil villain is easy to identify. Whether it be a daunting laugh or an obnoxious hunger for power, ...

What Is the Law, and What Is Its Purpose?

Sheila Alewine

“God’s requirements have not altered, but we are not the ones to meet them. Praise God, He is the Lawgiver on the Throne, and He is the Lawkeeper in my heart. He who gave the Law, Himself keeps it.” -...

Was the American Revolution Sinful?

Bethany Verrett

One of the great mysteries of this life that will be answered in eternity is how the delicate balance between God’s sovereign will and man’s free will act in balance toward the end of all things. The ...

The Making of a Spiritual Superhero

Frank Santora

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but...

6 Proven Ways to Stand Strong in the Face of Spiritual Warfare

Matt Brown

I'm not sure when the term "spiritual warfare" was coined, but in my research I've discovered it mentioned as early as the 1600's.Spiritual warfare is depicted (without using the term) back to the wri...

10 Important Truths Found in 1st and 2nd Kings

Jennifer Slattery

It’s a story of power, corruption, and at times, unimaginable evil—of a rise to greatness and a fall to destruction, of man's depravity and God's longsuffering and grace. 1st Kings begins wi...

10 Beautiful Ways to Celebrate Easter at Home This Year

Meg Bucher

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:6, ESVEaster will arrive, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with many of us quarantined to our homes. As the virus continues to sweep aroun...

Why Is the Sin of Hatred So Dangerous?

Bethany Verrett

The root of evil is rebellion against God, His nature and His will. People cave into their fleshly desires, whether instinctively or intentionally, when they set themselves against God. The Bible make...