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How Do Christians Decide When to Take Their First Communion?

Betty Dunn

Why does the age when Christians have their first communion change so much from one church to another?...

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). ...

Does "Thou Shalt Not Kill" Only Apply to Murder?

Bethany Verrett

The 10 Commandments, passed to Moses from God Himself, was the first written code of law in the world. Most of us know some of these rules, and seemingly the easiest to obey is "thou shalt not kill." ...

Jesus Came to Destroy Something

The people who will experience the fullest meaning of Christmas on Tuesday are the people who know and feel that there is something in them that needs to be destroyed....

What Does the Bible Say about Anxiety?

Hope Bolinger

Often when Christians meet fellow believers who deal with anxiety, whether temporary or chronic, they will sometimes quote the verse “do not be anxious about anything” from Philippians (Philippians 4...

What Makes Someone Evangelical?

Bethany Verrett

Evangelicals believe in the new birth, that they have been saved by the blood of Jesus. They have a relationship with the living God, follow Him, and use the Bible as their guide. Evangelicalism in it...

3 Truths to Know about the Righteousness of God

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

When God sees you he approves of you because you are a bearer of his righteousness. You are justified in his sight. If you let that sink in you will find great reason to rejoice because God sees you a...

Where Is the Gospel amidst the Laws of Deuteronomy?

Mike Leake

Yes, Deuteronomy is filled with laws — but it is also book-ended by grace. It begins with a reminder as to why they are entering into the promised land and it ends with a promise of God’s gracious dea...

Lifting Our Gaze Upward

The previous months had been wrought with bad decisions and the consequences were catching up with me. I was trying to get rid of old habits, but I was missing something....

6 Things All Christians Need to Look for in the Company They Keep

Michael Jakes

Our lives will be negatively or positively influenced by the company we keep. We need good fellowship to spur us on to good works....

How Often Should the Lord's Supper/Communion Be Observed?

Betty Dunn

The Lord’s Supper is not just something that the early church did, but something we should practice today. But how often should we do it? Does it make a difference?...

Why Does Jesus Tell His Followers That They Must Hate Their Families?

Frank Santora

God has called us to love, honor and provide for our families. And God wants us to love ourselves. So what about our hard-saying of Jesus? “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mothe...

8 of the Greatest Preachers of All Time, and What They Taught Us

Bethany Verrett

God ordains different roles, offices, and talents for each person He creates, and when they begin a relationship with Him and are saved by the blood of Jesus, He cultivates them for His glory. Some me...

6 Crucial Reasons to Know That Jesus Was Fully Man

Sheila Alewine

I suppose it’s more difficult to believe that Jesus was fully man than it is to accept He is fully God. We read about the miracles He performed, we know He had knowledge that only God could have, and ...

What Should Christians Remember about the Breaking of Bread?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

What does the Bible mean when it tells Christians to practice "the breaking of bread"?...

Why Do Christians Celebrate Easter?

Bethany Verrett

Every spring, Christians celebrate the most important date in their calendar. Easter is a celebration of life, rebirth, joy, and promises for the future - but these themes of Easter are not the purpos...

Our High Priest Keeps Us Going

“Priest” is the only title given to Jesus that has virtually an entire book of the New Testament devoted to explaining it—the letter to the Hebrews....

Why Does the Day of Atonement Matter Today?

Rodney Harrier

The day of atonement isn't just an important day in Israelite history. It's a day that teaches us something vital about God's attitude to sin, and indicates what is coming in the future....

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...

7 Beautiful Ways to Love Your Neighbor Well

Micah Maddox

“And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, ‘Which commandment is the most important of all?’  Jesus answered, ‘Th...