Loving others, even our enemies.Jesus did just that, even as he died. With his dying breath, Jesus prayed for those who were crucifying him: “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they
While these “wolves,” these enemies of Christ, go about their destructive mission in different ways, their philosophies have several things in common. First, Nietzsche, Freud, and Marx were all atheists who rejected the idea of a transcendent God and an afterlife. As a result, they all s...
Summary In the New Testament, the Pharisees are usually presented as enemies and foes of Jesus. Their presentation is rather biased and one-sided, limited to controversial issues. The Gospels usually fail to show what positive in their lives and in harmony with that of a Christian was. In ...
After coming to God, knowing that we are only saved by His grace through faith, we must then let go of the world and allow His transforming power to renew us and make us new in His image–“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; beho...
>Biblical Self-Defense: Bible study about self-defense What is the Biblical view of self-defense? Can a Christian own a gun? What do the Scriptures say about using lethal force for self-protection?
Obedience in a biblical and Christian context refers to the act of willingly submitting to the authority and will of God as expressed in the teachings and commandments found in the Bible. It is a fundamental Christian concept and is often associated with faith and discipleship. Here are some ke...
These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this is what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing.Holman Christian Standard BibleThese are the tribes of Israel, 12 in all, and this was what their father said to them. He ...
Some people may resist the truth, but, as defenders of the gospel and associated Christian worldview, we are called to persist in love, knowing that it is the Holy Spirit who ultimately changes hearts and minds, and that the only incontrovertible enemies of God and his Church are the ...
“Anarchism” and “anarchy” are among the most misrepresented ideas in political theory. Generally, the words are used to mean “chaos” or “without order,” and so, by implication, anarchists desire social chaos and a return to the “laws of the jungle.” Lawyers are prone to this vi...
Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Vice President Kamala Harris is under the influence of a “Jezebel spirit."