The answer is a resounding no! 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 ...
— For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. (Romans 1:16, NIV) — For it isby grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the ...
What does the shortest verse in the Bible, John 11:35, mean? It’s hard to imagine, God, who is in Heaven, weeping. Heaven is supposed to be a happy place. The Bible says there are no tears in Heaven, but that’s only part of His deity. God is God who IS in Heaven, but He...
Moral and Spiritual Readiness: The Bible underscores the importance of being spiritually prepared for the end times. In 2 Peter 3:10-12, believers are encouraged to live holy and godly lives as they await the day of the Lord. This anticipation motivates evangelicals to pursue righteousness and...
For contextual purposes, Bible readers must consider what is written in the prior verse, “But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears?” Malachi 3:2. Every waking day of a Christ-follower’s life is a day for Christ to spiritually refine us. Spiritual...
There is enough evidence in the Bible to sink a battleship, proving that the Lord’s return for his people is extremely close. We shall examine now what the Bible tells us we should be doing, and then we shall look at the reasons why we should be doing these things. For the sake ...
It is only believers that are to be pacifists. Those who support their country in war while not fighting for their country often hold to this view.We will illustrate why most Christians, upon examining the biblical evidence, believe thatBy Ralph Orr...
Popular culture depicts the End of the World differently than what the Bible tells us. The best way to prepare is not to store up food, water, or resources. Rather, it is by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
What if the Bible isn’t necessarily true? What moral guideline is best for humanity? When I entered high school, I was religiously conservative. When I graduate, I know I will be considered somewhat of a liberal Christian. Different perspectives in my high school experience have allowed me ...
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