Many ask, “why did Jesus come to earth?” You might answer, “to save us from sin,” or, “to die on the cross.” These are two great answers, but did you know that the Bible lists at least 20 more? Scroll your mouse over these Scripture verses and read the many reasons He came. 1. Jesus […]
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Persecution and doing the impossible
How do we respond to God’s sovereignty, as holy and set apart people? How do we put to death the flesh that demands an eye for an eye? At our church we’ve been going through Romans 12 for a few months, and each Sunday brings a new verse to explore and dig deep into truth. […]
What did Jesus command?
Jesus said that if we love Him, we will obey all that He commanded. (John 14:15) So what did Jesus command? He wasn’t talking about keeping the Old Testament Law, nor was He telling us we need to have a works-based salvation to get into Heaven, but as an act of obedience, love, and reverence […]
Why did Jesus come? Here are 20 reasons
Many ask, “why did Jesus come to earth?” You might answer, “to save us from sin,” or, “to die on the cross.” These are two great answers, but did you know that the Bible lists at least 20 more? Scroll your mouse over these Scripture verses and read the many reasons He came. 1. Jesus […]
Battling Sadness?
The World Health Organization says that hundreds of millions of people suffer from depression. One in four women will struggle with depression during her lifetime. That means at least one woman in your Bible study, your neighborhood, your circle of friends—or maybe even you—will wrestle with the energy loss, poor concentration, altered appetite and sleep, […]
Feminism: A Reversal of Biblical Standards
Via the Grace To You ministry: Feminism: A Reversal of Biblical Standards Monday, July 29, 2013 by John MacArthur Satan delights in wreaking havoc on the church. He twists the truth on every issue, creating doctrinal confusion wherever he can. He has been particularly successful in distorting the roles God has designed for men and […]
What is Gnosticism?
There is actually no such thing as “Christian Gnosticism,” because true Christianity and Gnosticism are very different, and the principles of Gnosticism contradict what it means to be a Christian. Gnosticism was the most dangerous heresy that threatened the early church during the first three centuries. Influenced by such philosophers as Plato, Gnosticism is based […]