What is the most important thing in the Christian life?

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A Christian man told me his “light was getting dimmer.” I asked him about his lifestyle. What is important to him? Does he read his Bible? No. Does he pray? No. Does he go to church? No. Does he have any Christian friends who can encourage him and hold him accountable? No. Does he serve anyone besides himself? No. And, Continue reading What is the most important thing in the Christian life?

The Bible teaches how to be a godly husband

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There are lots of self-help books on marriage that describe what a husband should do. Some are good, and some are junk. Some are popular for a while and some burst on the scene with a lot of noise and then disappear just as fast. But, there is one book, which was written thousands of years ago, that has stood Continue reading The Bible teaches how to be a godly husband

Biblical relationship checkup

This Biblical relationship checkup is designed to help couples in troubled relationships and dysfunctional relationships to discover what the Bible says about their relationship (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Armed with Biblical precepts, they can compare their relationship with Biblical concepts, and learn how God can restore their relationship (2 Corinthians 5:18). This can be done by a couple without any help, Continue reading Biblical relationship checkup

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

Final exhortation to a fledgling church

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 in the Lord. It is full of thanksgiving to God for the faith, love, and hope of the new church. It also contains things he didn’t have time to teach Continue reading Final exhortations to a fledgling church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)

What about alcohol? Can a Christian drink?

Almost all Bible students agree on the basic underlying Biblical principles on the subject of alcohol. But, many disagree on the applications of these principles. When you understand the principles, I believe the Holy Spirit will help your conscience make the appropriate application of these principles in your life. However you decide the Holy Spirit is leading you, I hope you remember that alcohol is an intoxicant Continue reading What about alcohol? Can a Christian drink?