Can I Earn Salvation by Being a Good Person?
Romans 3:23 says, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” which clarifies that no one is exempt from this standing. We all deserve punishment for our sins. In the following verse though, we are given hope through his grace.
Read MoreWho Was Melchizedek?
In the Bible, Melchizedek is a mysterious figure. He is only mentioned twice in the Old Testament (Genesis 14:18-20 and Psalm 110:4) and in one section of the New Testament (Hebrews 5-7).
Read MoreWhat Are Some Ways to Cope with a Job I Don’t Like?
For most of us, we spend more of our waking hours at our job than any other area. Does God care about our actions at work? Scripture offers ample information to encourage us to use our vocation as a mission. These five principles highlight some ideas we can put into practice to serve the Lord and influence the lives of others.
Read MoreWhat Does the Bible Teach about Remarriage?
The Bible does not encourage divorce, but does sometimes allow it. Those who have been divorced are often interested in the Bible’s teachings on remarriage. What does the Bible teach about remarriage?
Read MoreWhat Does the Bible Say about Divorce?
Divorce is a sensitive and serious topic within our culture. Believers who desire to follow God’s plan for marriage and divorce want to know what the Bible teaches about this topic. What does the Bible teach about divorce?
Read MoreMonarchs–Migrating and Non-migrating
Published on 10-31-2018 A recent visit to southern Florida has reignited my fascination with the monarch butterfly phenomenon. While visiting with family we noticed a number of beautiful monarchs feeding on flowers. One niece described the colorful monarch caterpillar on a species of milkweed outside her home. In our home residence of the upper midwest,…
Read MoreWhat Is Zion in the Bible?
With the term “Zion” being popularized today in songs and movies, many wonder what it means. What is the significance of Zion in Scripture?
Read MoreHow Can I Be Sure I am Saved?
Many people have doubts about their faith and wonder if they are truly saved or have truly become a Christian. The Bible offers two clear ways to help determine whether you have received salvation through Jesus Christ.
Read MoreMystery of Unbelief
Published 10-22-2018 Individual belief in the existence of God, the reality of God as the Creator of All Things, and his influence on our value system and behavior are a subjective matter. That is to say, the matter of belief, a complex subject in itself, is dependent upon and intrinsic to the individual in ways…
Read MoreWho Was the Serpent in the Garden of Eden?
In Genesis 3:1-2 we read, “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, “You must not eat from any tree in the garden”?’” Who was this serpent or snake in the Garden of Eden?
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