The Bible is an old book. Most of its writers lived over two thousand years ago, but its message is still fresh and up-to-date. "Ye must be born again," applies as much to us as it did to people back then. But what exactly is the new birth and how can a person know if they have experienced it?
Christianity does not consist merely of observing certain practices. However the ordinances are perpetual reminders of great Christian truths. Each ordinance is a tangible token which aids our minds in comprehending the mysteries of God.
The most common emotion in the lives of human beings is fear. While we need fear to help keep us safe, too much of it will make us destroy ourselves. By the grace of God, this wrong fear can be overcome.
If you believe in God as the supreme Creator of the earth you will realize that He is the only thing you can worship. Our generation has made money, pleasure, science and a host of other things its idols. Who are you worshiping?
Many people emphasize staying physically fit while they pay no attention to their spiritual health. Yet spiritual exercise will benefit us even more than strong muscles ever can for it yields rewards throughout eternity.
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray He gave the Lord's prayer. It is one of the most well known passages of the Bible but this may contribute to praying it without thinking about the words. Have you really thought about what the Lord's Prayer means?
Sin created a great gulf between God and man that would keep us from Him forever. But God desired us to be reconciled to Him so He sent Christ to shed His blood for us. This is the heart of the Christian message.
Every human being will face death expect those who are alive when Jesus returns. Is death something we should fear?
The Christian's hope is based on his faith that his Lord is alive. Is there good reason to believe Jesus rose from the dead or are Christians deceiving themselves?
It is possible to abuse the name of God in several different ways. A study of the Third Commandment reveals that we may misuse it not only by swearing but also by irreverence and hypocrisy.
In the last days of this earth a satanic trinity will arise who will attempt to consolidate the whole world around Satan. It will be composed of Satan himself, the Antichrist, and a figure called the False Prophet.
Do you know the scriptural reasons for women to cover their heads? Many professing Christians reject this command of God or attempt to explain it away. Yet there are many biblical reasons to practice it today.
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, spent a great amount of time hunting for happiness. He sought it in luxury, knowledge, wine, and lust but he couldn't find it because it wasn't there. Finally he realized that the only place happiness can be found is in the Lord.
Nothing escapes the all-seeing eye of God. Is this reason to rejoice or to fear?
Christ came to earth once as a baby, the next time He will come as a judge. Are you ready for Him to come again?