Bible answers for seekers and new Christians
Understanding the Trinity involves comprehending how God exists as three distinct persons – the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit – yet is one being. This concept is unique and can be challenging to fully grasp, as it goes beyond everyday logic and experience. The Bible, while never using the term “Trinity,” … Read more
Romans 10.17: “So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God” To grow your faith, read your Bible. Meditate on what you’ve read. Ask God to breath his meaning into you’re meditations. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, oh Lord, … Read more
Paul reminds young Timothy that how spiritual we feel can vary from day to day, and to remain diligent both “in season and out of season”. He included these words in the middle of a sentence describing the young man’s ministry: “Preach the word… reprove, rebuke and exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.” Paul knew … Read more
If you type the words “why do marriages fail” into your search engine, you’ll find dozens of lists by both religious and secular writers. They include the basics, like “financial stress”, “failure to communicate”, and the like. Those lists are definitely valuable and you should check them out, but this is about something else. This … Read more
“It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.” Ecclesiastes 7.2 KJV Funerals for Christians should be very different than funerals for unbelievers. If they were more different, then I believe that more people … Read more
This post is for new Christians, and for any Christian who sometimes finds it hard to share the gospel effectively with others. Let’s look at two areas: One is you and where your heart is, and the other is the words you use. Carnal vs Spiritual Christians In first Corinthians 3.1 Paul describes two kinds … Read more
This is a quickstart post for beginners wanting to know how to read the Bible with understanding. Here are four things that can make a big difference as you start out: Choose the right Bible First, find a version of the Bible that’s comfortable for you to read. If you’re attending a church, ask what … Read more
Bible study should be every Christian’s lifelong pursuit. Because there’s so much material covering so many topics, names and events, I like to quote one of my favorite verses, Isaiah 28.10, to keep the right perspective. Take the time to read that verse slowly. Notice that Isaiah laboriously repeated each step: Precept upon precept, precept … Read more
Churchianity describes any Christian church when the pastor, his church or its activities become more important than Jesus Christ himself. It’s easy to see how that can happen! A talented member of the congregation has a special gift. The ministry prospers, and attendance grows. News spreads and soon that church has the reputation of being … Read more
Let’s face it: Some people find it harder to memorize scripture than others. Like everything else in the Christian life, start by knowing that you’re not alone. Ask God to help you, and proceed in faith that he’s doing just that. Most Christians will find the following procedure helpful: Select a passage that’s meaningful to … Read more