Life can be full of "not again, God" moments in which you question whether or not you have the strength to endure a stressful or life changing event that has happened before. I was faced with one of those "not again" moments just recently in which my faith in God and MYSELF was severely tested.
No more scripty behaviour; no more performing just for the sake of doing something. Let’s end the shallowness and reach deep into the core.
Some of the parables really challenge our thinking - the wheat and the tares and the fish net are two of those.
In Colossians 3 Paul is teaching the believer how to live various aspects of life in submission to others because they are now under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Christ's Lordship should change every aspect of our lives including that of husband/wife, father/child and that of master/slave.
Some people have a habit of lying and think people don't know that they are doing so. There are some telltale signs that let people know when someone is lying.
The first two topics appear with frequency on social media and are usually accompanied by great disagreements with the cry of heresy often raised. The topic, the ‘Unforgivable Sin’ was a challenge to define I posed back in January to which I received no takers. My turn to observe and define.
This hubs presents arguments pointing to Autumn season as the probable timing of the Lord's Second Coming.
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Catholicism’s doctrine of purgatory almost has it right, for there is an intermediary state between death and the great White Throne judgment: hell with no possibility of reprieve. Eventually God will deliver up all in hell for their final judgment: the Lake of Fire and fiery torment forever.
Depicts the kind of life whose central focus is Christ.
Paul, after proving the complete adequacy and all-sufficiency of Jesus Christ, is now making some practical applications in chapter 3. If nothing on this earth compares to Christ, then we should be setting our minds on heavenly things and not on the things of this earth.
On social media I see that more and more of those who clamor for ‘Christians’ to stop arguing amongst ourselves. In other words, why can’t we all just get along or agree to disagree. The major problem is that they assume that both sides of the ‘argument’ are actually fellow born again believers.
The Bible gives many examples of people who didn't do the right thing because they were lacking in spiritual maturity. Learn from their mistakes, and don't let what happened to them happen to you.
One lesson is the recognition of a very human inclination to seize an encouraging experience and attempt to make it permanent, “to build three tents” there.
No matter who we are, someone is going to say something that hurts our feelings whether intentionally or unintentionally. There are ways we can deal with hurtful things that are said to us.
Pastor reviews the show Surviving Death from a Christian perspective.
My love for music and the word of God introduced me to this amazing collection of Christian hymns sung by various artists in the internet world. I have made a coalition of them by creating videos that sync with their music. Here are my favourite Psalm 11-20 Hymns based on the Holy Bible.
In this second chapter of Colossians the Apostle Paul is warning the people of Colossae about those who would lead them astray from the truth of the gospel. He is confronting those who have infiltrated the church there and are teaching teaching false philosophies and practices.
This article discusses Pentecost Harvest as the probable season for the Harpazo or Rapture to take place. This hub also features the three major feasts of Israel in their relationship with eschatological events.
Jesus Christ died for a reason. And His death made salvation available to anyone that will embrace Him.
People often miss the link between 1 Timothy 4:3-5 and 1 Corinthians 7:14
The Holy Rosary has been a source of contention throughout history. Oftentimes personal opinion and speculation weave their way through discussions surrounding this topic. However, the Bible is the only source of truth, so Scripture will speak for itself in this article.
To be called a fool by God is not good. In this parables Jesus identifies who God considers a fool. Take a careful look!
Since the advent of the Modern Missions Movement in in the late 18th century, the work of missions has fallen mostly to para-church organizations. In this article, we will look at what Scripture has to say about how mission work should be done.
There much written about the signs and symbols. This is a way of looking outside the box
This hub depicts the kind of life controlled by the Spirit of God. It features women who have been an exhibit of a life controlled by the Holy Spirit.
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11.
We see in Colossians 1:24-29 the characteristics that the Apostle Paul possessed that made him a good minister of Jesus Christ. And from his example, we can learn how we too can be effective ministers in the world in which our Lord has placed us.
Has the Pledge of Allegiance lost its meaning? Can we recite it and remain true to its message?
Valentine's day is a day to remember the act of love and kindness that a man that have Christ exhibited.
My love for music and the word of God introduced me to this amazing collection of Christian hymns sung by various artists in the internet world. I have made a coalition of them by creating videos that sync with their music. Here are my favourite Psalm 1-10 Hymns based on the Holy Bible.
When reading the Bible, it is possible to read without understanding. Our goal to get the reading completed without comprehending can easily become our focus. Rob's Companion to Men reading the Bible in a year helps focus men on an important aspect of what they read.
According to Colossians 1:15-23 Jesus is more than just a mere man. He is the preeminent Creator of the universe who sustains it and has reconciled all things to Himself by His death, burial and resurrection. He is indeed worthy of our praise and worship.
“Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.” (Psa. 31:18)
“Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.” (Psa 18:50)
“And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Rev 19:16)