Bible answers for seekers and new Christians
While considering the following 10 best Bible verses for athletes, keep in mind that the Bible is, first and foremost, the Word of God to believers and unbelievers. It’s not primarily a handbook for winning physical competitions. We start our list with 1 Timothy 4.8, which makes that perspective clear. 1. 1 Timothy 4.8 “For … 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
Sheep and shepherding are common metaphors in the Bible. Isaiah 53.6 is one of the most quoted Old Testament references to sheep. “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” I once saw a picture … 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
How we get over hurt feelings has a different answer for true Christians than for unbelievers who haven’t had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Christians live their lives with a purpose that’s much larger than themselves. They may or may not see their lives that way, but it’s how God sees it: “But the … 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
What is spiritual maturity, and how does a person become spiritually mature? This is a post for Christians, and for seekers who wonder what life will be like after they become Christians. If you want to become a Christian but don’t know how, you’ll find the essential Bible verses in the right margin of this … 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