Are you ready for the upward calling?

It seems like any minute we will hear the trumpet sound of the upward calling from heaven and ascend to meet the Lord in the air

It seems like any minute we will hear the trumpet sound of the upward calling from heaven and ascend to meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:17) because we have never before been closer to the end times than we are now. But this is a Christian rapture. Are you ready? [Jesus] said to them, “You are from Continue reading Are you ready for the upward calling?

The Bible Changes Everything

The Bible changes everything because it reveals God’s creation and humanity’s rebellion, His redemptive work of death, burial, and resurrection to redeem us, and our eternal future

The Bible changes everything because its reveals God and His creation, humanity’s rebellion, God’s love and His promises, Jesus Christ’s vicarious death, burial, and resurrection to redeem us from our sins, and our eternal future. The concepts of Jesus, love, faith, grace, and heaven are central to Christian teachings and can be found throughout the Bible. Here are some verses Continue reading The Bible Changes Everything

Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

The beautiful tension in the harmony of “Yes, if” of grace and “No, because” of truth

In our Christian journey, we often encounter the beautiful tension between grace and truth, between “Yes, If” and “No, Because.” These concepts are essential to understanding God’s heart and His plan for our lives. Through exploring the Scriptures and their Hebrew and Greek meanings, we can deepen our appreciation for the delicate balance between grace and rules. Yes, If – Continue reading Yes, If & No, Because: Embracing Grace and Truth

Can Satan read minds and influence thoughts?

Demonic influence is crafty and deceitful, able to induce temptation and deception, by physical interaction, through circumstances, and even in dreams and visions.

Before diving into the discussion of whether Satan can read our minds and influence our thoughts, it is essential to recognize that as a powerful spiritual entity, Satan can exert significant influence over people’s actions, words, and even thoughts. This is not merely a metaphorical or indirect influence; it is a direct, active involvement in the physical and spiritual realms. Continue reading Can Satan read minds and influence thoughts?

Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?

This concept of sin might seem overwhelming for someone who is approaching the Bible for the first time. Throughout its pages, a recurring emphasis on sin and judgment emerges, revealing their significance within the biblical narrative. Sin is presented as a pervasive and deeply rooted reality that separates humanity from God, while judgment is a punishment for violating God’s perfect Continue reading Why overwhelming focus on sin and judgment in the Bible?