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Who is a Christian?

Posted on April 20, 2018 by admin

Don't blame God for religious confusion. God is not the author of confusion, disorder, or chaos, but of peace

Many different denominations, sects, and cults have different definitions of who is a Christian. But, let’s look at what the Bible says, starting with the exciting times in Acts when Continue ReadingWho is a Christian?→

Who is a cult?

Posted on February 25, 2018 by admin

The word “cult” has many connotations and many definitions, from harmless fan clubs, to dangerous systems of religious beliefs and rituals. But, I think the best definition of a dangerous Continue ReadingWho is a cult?→

Final exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)

Posted on January 23, 2018 by admin

The Apostle Paul closes his first letter to a fledgling church with these final exhortations. This letter was written after Timothy returned with mostly good news about their spiritual growth Continue ReadingFinal exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)→

The teaching and example of the Hebrew Scriptures — live in complete harmony with one another

Posted on December 16, 2017 by admin

The Hebrew Scriptures teach endurance to live in complete harmony with each other Jesus Christ puts a strong emphasis on the importance of harmony in the church. Read A Modern-Day Parable Continue ReadingThe teaching and example of the Hebrew Scriptures — live in complete harmony with one another→

Psalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life

Posted on November 28, 2017 by admin

Some psalms are called wisdom psalms because they make a case for the primary importance of wisdom or instruct readers in dealing with questions, issues, and doubts that arise in Continue ReadingPsalms of instruction in wisdom and the blessing of the wise life→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don\'t want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland – "Dominion" shows how America’s most cherished ideals—human dignity, equality, justice, and compassion for the vulnerable—emerged from Christianity’s disruptive moral revolution rather than from secular or classical roots. By tracing how Christian assumptions shaped Western conscience, the book helps Americans recognize the deep moral inheritance guiding today’s debates, institutions, and visions of the common good.