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Why Do We Say Christians Are "Born Again"?

Heather Adams

Many see being reborn and being saved as very closely related. Being saved means escaping God’s wrath because we have professed our faith in Jesus. At that moment, we are also reborn spiritually. Both...

What Does the Bible Say about Eternal Life - What it Is and Is Not

Stephen Baker

How did this prove eternal life was real? Notice God spoke to Moses in the present tense, not the past tense. ...

Hosea 6:3 Reminds Us That God Is Always Faithful

Lisa Loraine Baker

Israel knew God would respond positively to their faithfulness because He promised He would. Hosea likens His sure restoration of them with the refreshing nature of the dawn, showers, and spring rain....

Are There Crowns in Heaven?

Ben Reichert

The Bible talks about five different crowns that believers receive in heaven. But should we seek to earn them?...

What Does Resurrection Mean?

Emma Danzey

Although resurrection literally means to rise up or stand up, to a believer, resurrection means that their eternity is sealed in Jesus. Resurrection is one of the foundational beliefs of the Christian...

Why Should We Come into God’s Presence with Thanksgiving?

Pamela Palmer

We should come into God’s presence with thanksgiving because we are called to do so, and because God is good; He is our salvation, creator of all things, and God of all gods. There is none like God, a...

5 Prayers for God’s Perfect Timing

Lisa Loraine Baker

When we begin with a me-centered vision, we will always experience dissatisfaction. We expect God to answer our prayers at the moment we petition Him to fulfill our need for immediate gratif...

12 Verses to Kick-Start the New Year

Bethany Verrett

A New Year is almost upon us! As everyone starts to think of resolutions and ways to start a "New Year, New Me" plan, take a moment to turn to Scripture for inspiration. These 12 verses will encourage...

Did Christ Actually Empty Himself Via Kenosis (Self-Emptying)?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The kenosis theory states Christ gave up some of His divine attributes—such as omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence—during His incarnation as a man. ...

5 Things to Know about Pestilence in the Bible

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

If you know the history of the Israelites and how they spent four hundred years in the wilderness as God dealt with them, you know that they suffered many things. Some of that had to do with pestilenc...

How Is the Lamb Worthy in Revelation 5?

Jessica Udall

Just like the lambs had to be spotless to be worthy to sacrifice for temporary atonement for God’s people, Jesus was also sinless and pure, “tempted just as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). ...

King Belshazzar’s Timely Warning of the Sin of Pride

Rev. Kyle Norman

The tale of King Belshazzar, found in the book of Daniel, is a great example of this. God acts against Belshazzar and brings his reign to an abrupt end because of his prideful arrogance. Belshazzar, t...

5 Prayers to Persevere in Difficult Seasons

Bethany Verrett

The trials, tribulations, and temptations of living in a fallen world require perseverance, but in the end, there is eternity with the living God. Perseverance can be a difficult strength to call upon...

Why Does the Bible Say Do Not Bear False Witness?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

What was God’s intention when he told the Israelites, “Do not bear false witness against your neighbor?” What did it say about God’s relationship with His people? What did it say about God?...

Does God Really Work All Things Out for Good?

Blair Parke

We understand God can do the impossible, but could this be the one situation where He can’t? Before giving this idea any time to marinade, the answer is no. There is not one situation that catches God...

How to Demolish Strongholds According to 2 Corinthians 10

Emma Danzey

We as Christ followers have the ability to demolish strongholds. The Greek word for stronghold is ochuróma. It implies a place of refuge and safety, when in actuality, it is a prison. Sometimes w...

Freedom from Sin

How do those of us who are under grace live without being characterized by sin? How are we to live lives of victory? Paul shows us in Romans....

The Future and Prophetic Scenarios

The best way to "keep watch" as Jesus commanded is to know what God has revealed and to attempt a biblical understanding of events. Just bear in mind that not all end-times opinions are facts....

5 Things Christians Need to Know about Idolatry

Jessica Udall

Idols, whether physical (statues) or intangible (power, fame, wealth, etc.), will passively receive love and worship, but they will never give back nor do they have any power to save their worshippers...

Should Church Leaders Ever Address a Woman about Modesty?

Dawn Wilson

Discussions about modesty are difficult in a desensitized culture, but church leaders have the responsibility to strategically educate and equip congregations from God’s word concerning immodest cloth...