Faith, derived from Latin fides and Old French feid, is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept. In the context of religion, one can define faith as "belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion". What does faith mean biblically? The Bible teaches that “faith...
Understanding goes deeper and refers to comprehending the significance, implications, or conceptual framework behind the information. 8 To know a language might mean one can speak and write in it. They might be able to translate words or follow a conversation. Understanding that language, on the ...
So, when the Bible uses the word faith, what does it mean? The Bible's closest to offering an exact definition is Hebrews 11:1:“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” From this particular passage, we see that the central feature of ...
Today, we are going to take a deep dive the process of spiritual formation and holistic discipleship by answering questions such as, “Does our popular understanding of discipleship produce some of the unhealthiness, stagnation, and decline we see all around us in the church?” and “What if...
Does the Bible tell us to trust others? "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The Good News: Putting your trust in God is the way forward. ... "Butblessed is the one...
What does it mean to dream of being shot multiple times? Dreaming of being shot multiple times can certainly be rather worrying. Dreams can often create scenarios that test our own internal reactions and above all our own sense of security and vulnerability. Hearing the gunshot “bang” multiple...
What does that mean to you? We all have an innate sense that there is more than what the eye can see. However, since we do not see it, we often fail to believe in it. If we do not believe in it, then we cannot be aware of all that is going on, for and...
If you are dating, or actively looking for your future spouse, you may have an idea of who “the one” may be for you. When you come across someone who meets your soulmate criteria, you are likely to eagerly open yourself up to a relationship with this person. But what does the Bible...
Understanding the Law Part 1: The LAW In this episode, Tim and Jon go deeper into the themes introduced in our video, “The Law.” What is the purpose of the Old Testament law, and what does it have to do with Christians today? The guys will talk about how the laws were given to...
Does this mean that biblically-oriented Christians shouldn’t observe Advent? For some, the answer is “Yes.” If it’s not explicitly taught in Scripture, then Christians shouldn’t do it. You’ll find that kind of argument among non-instrumental Church of Christ believers, for example. Sin...