The Bible, though, is about so much more than numbers and facts. The Bible is God breathed (2 Tim. 3:16), tells us about God and His love, and serves as a guide for our lives. It is truth to live by in a world that surrounds us with anything but. But we can’t use the Bi...
What do we mean when we ask ‘What is the Bible?’ Think about it for a moment. Think about the question, about what the question might already assume or take for granted. Think about the ways in which we might respond to such a question, about the assumptions or predispositions we mig...
from late AD 26 to early AD 30. At the end, Jesus was crucified by the Romans, resurrected by God, and then ascended into heaven. He is to return in the future for Judgment Day, and to reign eternally over the Kingdom of God, also known as the Kingdom of Heaven, and simply as ...
Neither Jews nor Christians practice it today. More importantly, the ministry of Jesus was based on inclusion, rather than exclusion. Pastoral experience demonstrates the needs of people to be supported and welcomed. There is room for homosexuals in the church. They can be nurtured to become ...
The fact that we can hold the entire Bible in our hands today is something Christians throughout most of history could never experience. More importantly, the fact that we have several translations available to us in English means we have a rich legacy of biblical translation that has ...
With all the focus on giving up something for Lent, it begs the question: does the Bible mention what to give up for Lent? The answer is no, not specifically, though the idea is rooted in Scripture. Lent in the Bible To the surprise of many Christians, the concept of Lent is not me...
The first piece of armor Paul discusses is the belt of truth. ... The beltis where Roman soldiers stored their weapon – without a belt, they could not carry a weapon! So, why does Paul associate the belt of a soldier with truth? For Christians, God's Word is truth, and it serves...
What is an example of a scripture? Scripture is the sacred writings of a religion. For Christians, the Bible and the words of Christ are an example of scripture. ... A sacred writing or holy book. The primary scripture in Zoroastrianism is the Avesta. Where should a beginner start in ...
For Christians, the Holy Bible is the inspired word of their Father: “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16). Memorizing the words and the rules found inside the bible will not...
What's in it? Why is it so important for Christians? Is it really relevant for people in the 21st century? Should I care about what's in the Bible? Why? What difference will it make in my life? The study series, "What's in the Bible and Why Should I Care?" offers opportunities...